Click on the logo to visit MPMC's website.
Only a few of the 100 available exhibitor suites for the 2010 MPMC Media Trade Conference remain open. Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Any applications received after the 100 spots are filled will be placed on a waitlist in order of receipt. MPMC-member companies may register online at www.sema.org/mpmc-media-trade-conference.
The 2010 MPMC Media Trade Conference takes place January 19–21, 2010, at the LAX Embassy Suites South, in El Segundo, California. The MPMC Media Trade Conference is a truly unique event that brings manufacturers and editorial staff from national and international media together for three days of face-to-face, 30-minute meetings. Nowhere else can a manufacturer have the opportunity to meet with editorial staff from so many publications and mediums. Only MPMC-member companies are eligible for the MPMC Media Trade Conference. Not an MPMC member? Join here www.sema.org/mpmc.
Only exhibitor registration is currently open. Media registration will open on October 1, 2009.
For more information, contact Jim Skelly at 909/396-0289, ext. 103.
Read MPMC's column featured in the July/August issue of SEMA Member News.
Click on the logo to visit ARMO's website.
ARMO Award Nomination Deadline Extended
The deadline date for award nominations has been extended to Friday, August 28.
Three prestigious awards will once again be given out at the ARMO Industry Awards reception on Tuesday, November 3, during the week of the 2009 SEMA Show. The ARMO Select Committee asks that you nominate those who have shown a dedication to the industry and restoration niche. Download a nomination form and send it in now.
Click on the links below to view the criteria for the awards and to complete the nomination forms.
If you need additional information or have any questions, contact Council Relations Director Jan Desma at 909/396-0289, ext. 134.
Valuable Seminar Available Online
If you missed the ARMO-sponsored seminar, "10 Things You Can Do to Your Website Today to Improve Your Results Tomorrow,” at the Hot Rod & Restoration Trade Show, you can view the presentation online.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The largest gathering of ARMO-member companies happens each year during the SEMA Show. This year, the ARMO Reception is Tuesday, November 3, from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., at the Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom C. Sponsorship opportunities include prominent logo placement, premium seating, and complimentary drink tickets. They range in price from $500 to $5,000. Check out the form for additional details.
ARMO Industry Awards Reception5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
ARMO Open Council Meeting
7:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
ARMO Roundtable
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Column in SEMA Member News
Read ARMO's column featured in the July/August issue of SEMA Member News.
For more information about ARMO, contact Jan Desma.
Click on the logo to visit HRIA's website.
HRIA Award Nominations
During the HRIA Industry Awards Reception industry icons will once again be recognized and inducted into the HRIA Hall of Fame. The council needs your help with the nomination and balloting process. There are so many worthy individuals we need to recognize that are extremely dedicated to our industry, let’s not forget them.
Simply download the nomination forms, take a moment to fill them out and send them in to the SEMA headquarters.
- HRIA Hall of Fame (Contact Jan Desma at 909/396-0289, ext. 134, for more information)
The deadline was extended to Friday, August 28. For more information on HRIA award nominations, contact Jan Desma at 909/396-0289, ext. 134.
5:15 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Thursday, November 5, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
HRIA Column in SEMA Member News
Read HRIA's column featured in the July/August issue of SEMA Member News.
For more information about HRIA, contact Jan Desma.
Click on the logo to visit TORA's website.
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
TORA Column in SEMA Member News
Read TORA's column featured in the July/August issue of SEMA Member News.
For more information about TORA, contact Jim Skelly.
Click on the logo to visit MRC's website.
MRC will hold its annual Long-Range Planning Meeting at the Arizona Grand Resort on Saturday, September 12, 2009, from 1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Dinner will be served. All reps are welcome and encouraged to participate in this open forum and address issues faced daily by reps in all segments of the specialty-equipment industry.
Where: Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix
In These Turbulent Times, Don’t Just Survive...THRIVE
Take advantage of the reduced registration fees offered by the MRC! Bring one company employee for the reduced rate of $50 and $25 for each additional company employee. To sign up for the event, complete the new online Rep Conference registration form.
Join the council for open bar and appetizers compliments of the MRC Select Committee and the Performance Warehouse Association. To learn more about the MRC Rep Conference, visit www.sema.org/mrc or contact Staci Bostock at 909/396-0289, ext. 104.
MRC General Membership Meeting and Awards Ceremony
MRC will be holding its membership meeting and awards ceremony on Sunday, November 1, from 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
MRC Column in SEMA Member News
Read MRC's column featured in the July/August issue of SEMA Member News.
For information about MRC, contact Staci Bostock.
Click on the logo to visit PRO's website.
PRO Delivers Groundbreaking LRP with OEM Panel Discussion
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| PRO's Long-Range Planning meeting featured executives from Chrysler, Ford and GM. |
PRO held its annual Long Range Planning meeting on June 18–19, in Detroit. A highlight of the meeting was a panel discussion with seven representatives from Ford, GM and Chrysler. All of the panelists represented the OEM parts and accessory divisions, and the discussion centered on the OEM’s relationship with the aftermarket.
On the panel were:
Ford Motor Company
- Warren Nally, Manager-Aftermarket Support Group
- Jim Abraham, Licensed Accessories Manager-Vehicle Personalization
- Kevin Powell, Director-Product & Program Development
GM
- Jeff Edwards, Director GM Accessories
- Sandor Piszar, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager GM Accessories
Mopar
- Tom Dailey, Manager-Accessory Product Planning
- Doug Johnson, Product Planner, Cross Vehicle and Electronic Accessories
PRO members in attendance acknowledge the get together as groundbreaking in establishing relationships between the automakers and the restyling industry. Each of the automakers have a slightly different approach to their company’s interaction with the aftermarket. The opportunity to hear first hand from the people who manage the programs was invaluable.
“Having seven executives from GM, Ford and Chrysler participate in the PRO LRP this year demonstrates how we all can gain by an open dialogue,” said Bill North, business development manager, car and light truck division Webasto Product North America and a member of the PRO Select Committee. “The insight gained by industry members who attended this event was priceless as we all obtained a new understanding of the current dynamic within the accessory divisions of each car company. I look forward to an ongoing relationship with these car companies and they have all pledged to participate with us again.”
The OEM representatives talked openly about how they see themselves fitting into the aftermarket.
“This was the first time I attended a SEMA PRO event. I was thoroughly impressed with the organization, knowledge and candor of members I was able to interact with,” said Jim Abraham with Ford Vehicle Personalization. “Forums like this enable a dialogue that is mutually beneficial to both the auto manufacturer and the auto aftermarket companies alike.”
PRO members were quick to discuss the SEMA ProPledge warranty program with the OEM representatives, as an indicator of how dedicated the Restyling Industry is in pursuit of quality.
“As a veteran restyler, I would say the recent PRO Long Range Planning Meeting stood out as one of the most productive in recent memory,” said Joey Johnston of Tops & Trends Inc. and a PRO Select Committee member. “The ability for PRO members to interact directly with a panel of senior OE[M] managers from Chrysler, Ford and GM was groundbreaking. PRO members and the OE[M] panel openly discussed opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for each. OE[M] panel members welcomed the new SEMA ProPledge initiative as a step in the right direction, thereby helping ensure customers have access to quality aftermarket products and installations.”
“As a representative of the OE[M] vehicle personalization and accessories world, I see the ProPledge program as a value-add and an impressive selling feature because it helps to reinforce the quality and peace-of-mind philosophy that the automotive aftermarket is capable of delivering,” Ford’s Abraham said.
PRO Closed Select Committee Meeting
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
PRO Industry Reception
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
PRO General Membership Meeting
7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Thursday, November 5, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.
PRO Column in SEMA Member News
Read PRO's column featured in the July/August issue of SEMA Member News.
For information about PRO, contact Jim Skelly.
Click on the logo to visit SBN's website.
SBN Award Nominations
SBN is currently seeking nominees for the committee's prestigious industry awards. The awards are open to all SEMA members across all industry niches. The SBN asks that you nominate those you have learned from, those you admire and those who are dedicated to the industry and have made a difference in the lives of others.
Download the nomination forms, take a moment to fill them out and send them in to the SEMA headquarters.
- Mentor of the Year Award – (Contact Jan Desma at 909/396-0289, ext. 134, for more information)
The deadline to submit SBN award nominations was extended to Friday, August 28.
SBN Closed Select Committee Meeting
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Monday, November 2, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
SEMA Networking Breakfast—Powered by SBN
7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m., Thursday, November 5, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
Discover the SEMA Mentoring Program—Powered by the SBN
“I’ll get by with a little help from my friends…” - Joe Cocker
Everyone needs help or
expert advice from time to time, and SEMA’s Mentoring Program is an
excellent resource to get answers to all your questions. Whether you
need to know more about SEMA, market information for a start-up company
or advice on how to approach your boss about a new position, the SEMA
Mentoring Program can help.
“Ask A Mentor” is perfect for
one-time questions. You can expect multiple SEMA mentors to provide
online guidance and answers to your industry-related questions.
Short-term
Assistance/Guidance is for help with a specific project or task. A SEMA
council/committee mentor with the expertise you seek will be paired up
with you to provide guidance with your project.
Long-term
Relationship is helpful for developing your professional career. In
this program segment you will be paired with a SEMA council/committee
mentor who will provide guidance and assistance for ongoing career
development or a long-term project.
So whether you just need an
answer to a question or you want to cultivate a mentoring friendship,
the SEMA Mentoring Program—Powered by the SBN is available to help.
After all, we can all use a little help from our friends.
Visit the SEMA Mentoring Program now.
SBN Column in SEMA Member News
Read SBN's column featured in the July/August issue of SEMA Member News.
For information about SBN, contact Jan Desma.
Click on the logo to visit SPC's website.
SPC Reception
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
SPC Column in SEMA Member News
Read SPC's column featured in the July/August issue of SEMA Member News.
For information about SPC, contact Jason Tolleson.
Click on the logo to visit WTC's website.
WTC Open Meeting
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., Monday, November 2, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.
WTC Reception
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
WTC Column in SEMA Member News
Read WTC's column featured in the July/August issue of SEMA Member News.
For information about WTC, contact Nathan Ridnouer.
Click on the logo to visit YEN's website.
Congratulations to Gregory Parker and Lee McGuire!
Gregory Parker of Martin & Company Advertising was elected YEN Chairman. Parker has served on the YEN Select Committee since 2005 and has been chairman of the SEMA Silent Auction Task Force. Lee McGuire of Skyjacker has been elected to serve as Chair-elect of the Committee. She will serve in a two-year term as Chair-elect until assuming the Chairman role in 2011.
YEN Long-Range Planning Meeting
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
YEN Reception
5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, during SEMA Show week at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas.
Join YEN
Did you know that the SEMA Young Executives Network has more than 500 members networking in the industry and is the largest SEMA committee? If you are employed by a SEMA-member company and are under the age of 39, then you can join the SEMA Young Executives Network for FREE. If you are interested in becoming part of the team, please visit our website at www.sema.org/yen.
YEN Member of the Month Spotlight
Did you know that YEN
has a Member of the Month Spotlight on the SEMA website and that anyone
can be nominated? To view previous selections or to make a nomination,
visit www.sema.org/yen.
YEN Column in SEMA Member News
Read YEN's column featured in the July/August issue of SEMA Member News.
For information about YEN, contact Jason Tolleson.
