Steven Owens introduces the product that earned him a spot as a finalist in the 2018 SEMA Launch Pad competition. The program helps young entrepreneurs and professionals a chance to advance their businesses.

Steven Owens introduces the product that earned him a spot as a finalist in the 2018 SEMA Launch Pad competition. The program helps young entrepreneurs and professionals a chance to advance their businesses.

By SEMA Editors

Employees of all PRO-member companies are encouraged to attend to gain insight into council initiatives, share ideas and network with industry friends, select committee members and SEMA staff.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) will host an open membership meeting, May 16–17, at the Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport. The meeting serves as an opportunity for council members to address restyling industry challenges, trends and opportunities, and weigh in on the needs of its member companies. Employees of all PRO-member companies are encouraged to attend to gain insight into council initiatives, share ideas and network with industry friends, select committee members and SEMA staff.

The day kicks off Thursday, May 16, with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. The event includes open-forum discussions, breakout sessions and lunch, and will conclude at approximately 5:00 p.m., followed by an evening function from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. More details will become available shortly.

All participants will then reconvene Friday, May 17, from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., at the same venue.

Rates start at $141 for those interested in booking a room at the Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport Hotel.

For questions, contact Senior Manager of Councils Allan Keefe at 909-978-6696 or allank@sema.org.

Reserve your tickets.

By SEMA Editors

Employees of all PRO-member companies are encouraged to attend to gain insight into council initiatives, share ideas and network with industry friends, select committee members and SEMA staff.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) will host an open membership meeting, May 16–17, at the Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport. The meeting serves as an opportunity for council members to address restyling industry challenges, trends and opportunities, and weigh in on the needs of its member companies. Employees of all PRO-member companies are encouraged to attend to gain insight into council initiatives, share ideas and network with industry friends, select committee members and SEMA staff.

The day kicks off Thursday, May 16, with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. The event includes open-forum discussions, breakout sessions and lunch, and will conclude at approximately 5:00 p.m., followed by an evening function from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. More details will become available shortly.

All participants will then reconvene Friday, May 17, from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., at the same venue.

Rates start at $141 for those interested in booking a room at the Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport Hotel.

For questions, contact Senior Manager of Councils Allan Keefe at 909-978-6696 or allank@sema.org.

Reserve your tickets.

By SEMA Editors

LTAA will host a launch party for its new branding as TORA, at Canyonlands By Night and Day in Moab, Utah, April 18, from 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Following an open meeting that included numerous stakeholders and a discussion with the council’s select committee, the LTAA decided to embrace the off-road market. To effect the change, the SEMA Board approved the council’s proposal to be more inclusive and rebrand LTAA as the Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA).

As the townhall event in Moab, Utah, draws closer, LTAA will host a launch party for its new branding as TORA. This inaugural event will occur April 18, from 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., at Canyonlands By Night and Day. Make your way to all the action at the kickoff event with an evening of celebration and grandeur.

Feel free to join SEMA at the Town Hall event beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the same venue. Those in attendance can expect drinks, appetizers and giveaways to celebrate the launch of TORA immediately following the SEMA Town Hall meeting in the Canyonlands event center. This is a great opportunity to learn about the council’s latest initiatives and find out how to get more involved with the council and the truck and off-road industry at large.

Where:
Canyonlands by Night and Day
1861 N. Hwy 191
Moab, UT 84532

When:
Thursday April 18
8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

By SEMA Editors

LTAA will host a launch party for its new branding as TORA, at Canyonlands By Night and Day in Moab, Utah, April 18, from 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Following an open meeting that included numerous stakeholders and a discussion with the council’s select committee, the LTAA decided to embrace the off-road market. To effect the change, the SEMA Board approved the council’s proposal to be more inclusive and rebrand LTAA as the Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA).

As the townhall event in Moab, Utah, draws closer, LTAA will host a launch party for its new branding as TORA. This inaugural event will occur April 18, from 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., at Canyonlands By Night and Day. Make your way to all the action at the kickoff event with an evening of celebration and grandeur.

Feel free to join SEMA at the Town Hall event beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the same venue. Those in attendance can expect drinks, appetizers and giveaways to celebrate the launch of TORA immediately following the SEMA Town Hall meeting in the Canyonlands event center. This is a great opportunity to learn about the council’s latest initiatives and find out how to get more involved with the council and the truck and off-road industry at large.

Where:
Canyonlands by Night and Day
1861 N. Hwy 191
Moab, UT 84532

When:
Thursday April 18
8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

By SEMA Editors

LTAA will host a launch party for its new branding as TORA, at Canyonlands By Night and Day in Moab, Utah, April 18, from 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Following an open meeting that included numerous stakeholders and a discussion with the council’s select committee, the LTAA decided to embrace the off-road market. To effect the change, the SEMA Board approved the council’s proposal to be more inclusive and rebrand LTAA as the Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA).

As the townhall event in Moab, Utah, draws closer, LTAA will host a launch party for its new branding as TORA. This inaugural event will occur April 18, from 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., at Canyonlands By Night and Day. Make your way to all the action at the kickoff event with an evening of celebration and grandeur.

Feel free to join SEMA at the Town Hall event beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the same venue. Those in attendance can expect drinks, appetizers and giveaways to celebrate the launch of TORA immediately following the SEMA Town Hall meeting in the Canyonlands event center. This is a great opportunity to learn about the council’s latest initiatives and find out how to get more involved with the council and the truck and off-road industry at large.

Where:
Canyonlands by Night and Day
1861 N. Hwy 191
Moab, UT 84532

When:
Thursday April 18
8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

By Jeremy Headlee

Matt Beenen of Builtright Industries (with check) was named the winner of the 2018 SEMA Launch Pad, presented by the Young Executives Network.

The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) will present a live chat with the 2018 SEMA Launch Pad winner Matt Beenen of BuiltRight Industries on the YEN Facebook page, April 24, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT). Beenen will be available for an open Q&A to talk about building and operating his business, competing in Launch Pad and what his company has experienced since winning the premiere automotive entrepreneurial competition. Be sure to join the chat from your desktop, tablet or phone, and come ready with questions to tap into Beenen’s expertise!

His story begins like many, with lemonade stands and washing cars. At the age of 14, Beenen started his first business with a small loan from his father. He’d always had an interest in cars, and years later, went to school to study mechanical engineering. After six years at GrimmSpeed, designing parts and ultimately running the company, he decided it was time to leave and try to start another small business of his own—BuiltRight Industries. Inspired by Launch Pad when he first attended in 2013, and with his new business finding some traction, he wondered what the program could do for BuiltRight. After making his way through the stages of competition, Beenen wowed the judges in front of a huge live audience to win at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Since then, his network has expanded, his knowledge has increased and his business has grown substantially.

Beenen’s wide range of successes, setbacks and other notable achievements make him an excellent resource for questions on anything from bringing a product from concept to creation, running a successful small business and getting involved with SEMA and the Launch Pad program.

By Jeremy Headlee

Matt Beenen of Builtright Industries (with check) was named the winner of the 2018 SEMA Launch Pad, presented by the Young Executives Network.

The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) will present a live chat with the 2018 SEMA Launch Pad winner Matt Beenen of BuiltRight Industries on the YEN Facebook page, April 24, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT). Beenen will be available for an open Q&A to talk about building and operating his business, competing in Launch Pad and what his company has experienced since winning the premiere automotive entrepreneurial competition. Be sure to join the chat from your desktop, tablet or phone, and come ready with questions to tap into Beenen’s expertise!

His story begins like many, with lemonade stands and washing cars. At the age of 14, Beenen started his first business with a small loan from his father. He’d always had an interest in cars, and years later, went to school to study mechanical engineering. After six years at GrimmSpeed, designing parts and ultimately running the company, he decided it was time to leave and try to start another small business of his own—BuiltRight Industries. Inspired by Launch Pad when he first attended in 2013, and with his new business finding some traction, he wondered what the program could do for BuiltRight. After making his way through the stages of competition, Beenen wowed the judges in front of a huge live audience to win at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Since then, his network has expanded, his knowledge has increased and his business has grown substantially.

Beenen’s wide range of successes, setbacks and other notable achievements make him an excellent resource for questions on anything from bringing a product from concept to creation, running a successful small business and getting involved with SEMA and the Launch Pad program.

By Jeremy Headlee

Matt Beenen of Builtright Industries (with check) was named the winner of the 2018 SEMA Launch Pad, presented by the Young Executives Network.

The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) will present a live chat with the 2018 SEMA Launch Pad winner Matt Beenen of BuiltRight Industries on the YEN Facebook page, April 24, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT). Beenen will be available for an open Q&A to talk about building and operating his business, competing in Launch Pad and what his company has experienced since winning the premiere automotive entrepreneurial competition. Be sure to join the chat from your desktop, tablet or phone, and come ready with questions to tap into Beenen’s expertise!

His story begins like many, with lemonade stands and washing cars. At the age of 14, Beenen started his first business with a small loan from his father. He’d always had an interest in cars, and years later, went to school to study mechanical engineering. After six years at GrimmSpeed, designing parts and ultimately running the company, he decided it was time to leave and try to start another small business of his own—BuiltRight Industries. Inspired by Launch Pad when he first attended in 2013, and with his new business finding some traction, he wondered what the program could do for BuiltRight. After making his way through the stages of competition, Beenen wowed the judges in front of a huge live audience to win at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Since then, his network has expanded, his knowledge has increased and his business has grown substantially.

Beenen’s wide range of successes, setbacks and other notable achievements make him an excellent resource for questions on anything from bringing a product from concept to creation, running a successful small business and getting involved with SEMA and the Launch Pad program.