Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment. Approved domestic attendees registered prior to October 11 will receive their badges in the mail.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

By Kristopher Porter

Over the past several weeks, SEMA network leadership has combed through select committee nominations. Here’s a look at who is new and returning to each network:

All new select committee members will take their positions July 1, and attend the annual SEMA Installation & Gala, to be held July 26, in Anaheim, California.

Join the networks on social media for more updates on your new select committee members!

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By Kristopher Porter

Over the past several weeks, SEMA network leadership has combed through select committee nominations. Here’s a look at who is new and returning to each network:

All new select committee members will take their positions July 1, and attend the annual SEMA Installation & Gala, to be held July 26, in Anaheim, California.

Join the networks on social media for more updates on your new select committee members!

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By Kristopher Porter

Over the past several weeks, SEMA network leadership has combed through select committee nominations. Here’s a look at who is new and returning to each network:

All new select committee members will take their positions July 1, and attend the annual SEMA Installation & Gala, to be held July 26, in Anaheim, California.

Join the networks on social media for more updates on your new select committee members!

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By Kristopher Porter

Over the past several weeks, SEMA network leadership has combed through select committee nominations. Here’s a look at who is new and returning to each network:

All new select committee members will take their positions July 1, and attend the annual SEMA Installation & Gala, to be held July 26, in Anaheim, California.

Join the networks on social media for more updates on your new select committee members!

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By SEMA Editors

The SEMA 2019 Business Resource Guide features contact information and descriptions of SEMA member-companies offering services specific to the automotive aftermarket industry.

SEMA recently announced the availablity of its newest member-benefit: The 2019 Business Resource Guide.

The guide, which is available electronically at www.SEMA.org/BRG and included in print version through the May issue of the SEMA News magazine, features contact information and descriptions of SEMA member-companies offering services specific to the automotive aftermarket industry.

The guide includes listings for advertising agencies, consultants, export management companies, importers, internet-related services, manufacturers' reps firms, promoters, publishers and media companies, and trade schools, universities and colleges.

The guide also highlights a sample of the cost-saving benefits offered to all SEMA members. The benefits available include unlimited access to the world’s most complete data repository, improved flat-rate pricing through UPS, access insurance with lower costs and better coverage, member exclusives at the annual SEMA Show and more.

To learn more about SEMA membership, visit www.sema.org/membership.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA 2019 Business Resource Guide features contact information and descriptions of SEMA member-companies offering services specific to the automotive aftermarket industry.

SEMA recently announced the availablity of its newest member-benefit: The 2019 Business Resource Guide.

The guide, which is available electronically at www.SEMA.org/BRG and included in print version through the May issue of the SEMA News magazine, features contact information and descriptions of SEMA member-companies offering services specific to the automotive aftermarket industry.

The guide includes listings for advertising agencies, consultants, export management companies, importers, internet-related services, manufacturers' reps firms, promoters, publishers and media companies, and trade schools, universities and colleges.

The guide also highlights a sample of the cost-saving benefits offered to all SEMA members. The benefits available include unlimited access to the world’s most complete data repository, improved flat-rate pricing through UPS, access insurance with lower costs and better coverage, member exclusives at the annual SEMA Show and more.

To learn more about SEMA membership, visit www.sema.org/membership.

By Kyle Cheng

While new-vehicle sales improved in March, they remain down for the quarter and for the year. Additionally, job gains, while positive, have also slowed.

Economic data since the shutdown has been weaker and less robust than anticipated and will continue to be throughout the remainder of 2019. However, most economists expect growth to continue. It remains unclear when, how and even if a recession will occur.

Sluggishness is showing in many areas of the economy. Retail sales have declined over the past few months. While new-vehicle sales improved in March, they remain down for the quarter and for the year. Additionally, job gains, while positive, have also slowed.

Despite this, there are many signs of strength as well. Equity markets have recovered their declines from last year. Manufacturing is looking positive, as readings on new orders and overall production have improved. Likewise, consumer sentiment has rebounded as some uncertainty has dissipated.

To learn more, download the April “SEMA Industry Indicators” report, now available for free at www.sema.org/research.