Refer to the SEMA Show's Deadline Checklist so you don't miss out on important dates.

Many deadlines are coming tomorrow (Friday, October 5), so continuously review the Deadline Checklist and make sure you take advantage of the advance rate as much as possible. Below are those deadlines that will be passing over the next couple of weeks:

Cable Order (Advance Rate) – Smart City		October 5
Booth Security Guard Service (Advance Rate)		October 5
Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate)		October 5
New Products Entry (Advance Rate)		October 5
Members Lounge Conference Room Reservation		October 5
Project Vehicle Builders		October 5
Rental Exhibit Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman		October 5
Changing Your Target Time – Freeman		October 5

The following items have a deadline of next Friday, October 12. Many relate to Freeman services. The hyperlinks below take you directly to a pdf that you can print out on your computer. Ordering services online can be made through Freeman.

• After-Hours Events
• Carpet and Cleaning Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• Electrical Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• Exhibit Accessories (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor (EAC) Application
• Exhibitor Booth Insurance (if purchased from John Buttine)
• Exhibit Furnishings (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• Exhibitor Product Training Sessions
• Exhibitor Registration Due – Domestic (To Receive Badges in Mail)
• Hanging Truss, Chain Hoist, Lighting and Stagehand Labor (Advance Rate) - Freeman
• Labor, Installation and Dismantle – Freeman
• Manufacturer’s Rep Matching Service
• Meeting/Function Space Reservation 
• Payment Authorization Form – Freeman 
• Press Release Submission – Online
• Rigging Equipment Labor Order – Freeman
• Special Signs and Graphics (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• Third-Party Payment – Freeman
• Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
• Vehicle Detailing (Advance Rate) – Mobile Command Detail

A complete list of all upcoming deadlines can be found in the Deadline Checklist, located online in the Exhibitor Manual.  

Entered Ideas Alive? New Products and Featured Products Program Offers Maximum Exposure!

Deadline for Advance Rate on Multiple Products: October 5

You must be entered in this program. First entry is free! Additional entries are only $75 per product category if the application is received Friday, October 5. Afterward, additional entries will be $150 per category. Buyers and media hang out in this section because they are looking for the latest and greatest products. Enter your products now.

Exhibitor Badges Mailing Soon

If you have already registered your booth personnel for the SEMA Show, badges will arrive soon. Exhibiting companies will have all their badges mailed together in one package and delivered by UPS to the exhibitor contact during the week of October 8. If you haven’t registered, you must register your booth personnel by October 12 in order to receive badges in advance by UPS. Otherwise, you will have to pick them up onsite in the Registration Hall. If you have any questions on the status of your badge mailing, don’t hesitate to contact Compusystems customer service at 866-229-3687 or e-mail aapexsema@compusystems.com.  

Hanging a Sign Above Your Booth? Make Sure You Follow All the Unique Guidelines

Having a sign hung from the ceiling by Freeman takes special consideration and guidelines as they must be hung before all the freight enters the hall. The Exhibitor Manual includes a five-step process in the right-hand column that you can follow to ensure everything is covered. If you have not yet completed Step 1, don’t worry. They can still be accepted despite being past the deadline. Most important at this time, though, is that order forms must be submitted by next Friday, and your sign must be shipped separately from all your other freight and arrive at Freeman’s office no later than October 19. Use the Shipping Label provided. Questions? Contact Freeman’s rigging department at 702-579-1700.

Are You a U.S. Citizen and Travel Overseas? SEMA Has a New Opportunity to Make Your Traveling Easier

Deadline: October 22

SEMA is partnering with the United States Custom & Border Protection (CBP) to offer onsite interviews for those desiring to join their Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program. Details were posted in last week’s SEMA eNews. You can begin the process by completing the online application. The CBP will contact you after receipt of the application and payment of a $100 processing fee, and schedule a follow-up interview with you in the Show Office at the SEMA Show. For more information, visit www.globalentry.gov.

Discounts at Numerous Restaurants and Shows Throughout Las Vegas for SEMA Exhibitors

Looking for options to entertain staff and customers while in town for the SEMA Show? SEMA has once again collected numerous options for both restaurants and shows where you simply have to show your SEMA badge to receive a discount. 

	The General Motors Design Awards program will feature the best, most innovative builds in various categories. Apply to enter your vehicle now.

General Motors will again present Design Awards for various categories at this year’s SEMA Show. Categories will be divided into two groups:

• Vehicles: Cars, SUVs, trucks, hot rods, restored vehicles
• Technology: Component/system designs

Categories will be judged Monday–Wednesday, October 29–31. An award breakfast will be held Thursday, November 1, from 7:30 a.m.– 9:00 a.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Since hundreds of applicants are expected, only the winners will be notified of the breakfast invitation Wednesday, October 31, 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Feature vehicle display locations may not be provided until Sunday or Monday afternoon of the Show. Component Design Awards will be presented to the design/manufacturing company, and Vehicle Awards will be presented to the vehicle owner. Participants may submit applications for multiple vehicles and components.

The deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, October 24. Submit one vehicle or component application per sheet and fax the form(s) to 313-667-5001. Apply now, and provide location information to GM's Bob Kern via cell phone at 313-300-9471.

For more information, contact Bob Kern at 313-300-9471 or rob_eagle22@yahoo.com.

	The General Motors Design Awards program will feature the best, most innovative builds in various categories. Apply to enter your vehicle now.

General Motors will again present Design Awards for various categories at this year’s SEMA Show. Categories will be divided into two groups:

• Vehicles: Cars, SUVs, trucks, hot rods, restored vehicles
• Technology: Component/system designs

Categories will be judged Monday–Wednesday, October 29–31. An award breakfast will be held Thursday, November 1, from 7:30 a.m.– 9:00 a.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Since hundreds of applicants are expected, only the winners will be notified of the breakfast invitation Wednesday, October 31, 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Feature vehicle display locations may not be provided until Sunday or Monday afternoon of the Show. Component Design Awards will be presented to the design/manufacturing company, and Vehicle Awards will be presented to the vehicle owner. Participants may submit applications for multiple vehicles and components.

The deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, October 24. Submit one vehicle or component application per sheet and fax the form(s) to 313-667-5001. Apply now, and provide location information to GM's Bob Kern via cell phone at 313-300-9471.

For more information, contact Bob Kern at 313-300-9471 or rob_eagle22@yahoo.com.

	The General Motors Design Awards program will feature the best, most innovative builds in various categories. Apply to enter your vehicle now.

General Motors will again present Design Awards for various categories at this year’s SEMA Show. Categories will be divided into two groups:

• Vehicles: Cars, SUVs, trucks, hot rods, restored vehicles
• Technology: Component/system designs

Categories will be judged Monday–Wednesday, October 29–31. An award breakfast will be held Thursday, November 1, from 7:30 a.m.– 9:00 a.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Since hundreds of applicants are expected, only the winners will be notified of the breakfast invitation Wednesday, October 31, 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Feature vehicle display locations may not be provided until Sunday or Monday afternoon of the Show. Component Design Awards will be presented to the design/manufacturing company, and Vehicle Awards will be presented to the vehicle owner. Participants may submit applications for multiple vehicles and components.

The deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, October 24. Submit one vehicle or component application per sheet and fax the form(s) to 313-667-5001. Apply now, and provide location information to GM's Bob Kern via cell phone at 313-300-9471.

For more information, contact Bob Kern at 313-300-9471 or rob_eagle22@yahoo.com.

Jon Wyly	Jim Graven

After just five months, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has reached a milestone with its 100th supplier member joining the group. The program, which launched its beta phase in April, now includes 100 manufacturer members, 40 data receivers and exports from more than 25 brands. The list of all 100 supplier members is available at www.SemaDataCoop.org.

"Signups are running well ahead of projected goals, and coding of the fully functional production system is running on schedule for a demonstration debut at the SEMA Show," said Jim Graven, SDC director of membership. For the first time ever, industry professionals will be able to view free demonstrations of the SDC system in Booth #20579 at the 2012 SEMA Show. Visitors will also be able to meet with technical experts and learn how product data management can increase business. Suppliers and receivers may also schedule individual one-on-one consultations by signing up online.

After the SEMA Show, the SDC will transition out of the beta phase and focus on the full system launch scheduled for January 2013.

Jon Wyly, SDC CEO, commented, "Industry support has been outstanding. We look forward to expanding our capabilities when we go live in January. Our goal of educating and training suppliers to manage their own product data is being very well received."

The SEMA Data Co-op is an industry-owned and -operated project designed to bring full product data management capabilities to participating suppliers at the lowest possible cost. Features include a secure, industry-standards-based centralized data repository, extensive on-boarding tools, expert live training and technical assistance and unlimited standard or fully customized data exports.

To learn more about the program, visit www.SemaDataCoop.org or contact Jim Graven at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org or call 888-958-6698.

Jon Wyly	Jim Graven

After just five months, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has reached a milestone with its 100th supplier member joining the group. The program, which launched its beta phase in April, now includes 100 manufacturer members, 40 data receivers and exports from more than 25 brands. The list of all 100 supplier members is available at www.SemaDataCoop.org.

"Signups are running well ahead of projected goals, and coding of the fully functional production system is running on schedule for a demonstration debut at the SEMA Show," said Jim Graven, SDC director of membership. For the first time ever, industry professionals will be able to view free demonstrations of the SDC system in Booth #20579 at the 2012 SEMA Show. Visitors will also be able to meet with technical experts and learn how product data management can increase business. Suppliers and receivers may also schedule individual one-on-one consultations by signing up online.

After the SEMA Show, the SDC will transition out of the beta phase and focus on the full system launch scheduled for January 2013.

Jon Wyly, SDC CEO, commented, "Industry support has been outstanding. We look forward to expanding our capabilities when we go live in January. Our goal of educating and training suppliers to manage their own product data is being very well received."

The SEMA Data Co-op is an industry-owned and -operated project designed to bring full product data management capabilities to participating suppliers at the lowest possible cost. Features include a secure, industry-standards-based centralized data repository, extensive on-boarding tools, expert live training and technical assistance and unlimited standard or fully customized data exports.

To learn more about the program, visit www.SemaDataCoop.org or contact Jim Graven at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org or call 888-958-6698.

Jon Wyly	Jim Graven

After just five months, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has reached a milestone with its 100th supplier member joining the group. The program, which launched its beta phase in April, now includes 100 manufacturer members, 40 data receivers and exports from more than 25 brands. The list of all 100 supplier members is available at www.SemaDataCoop.org.

"Signups are running well ahead of projected goals, and coding of the fully functional production system is running on schedule for a demonstration debut at the SEMA Show," said Jim Graven, SDC director of membership. For the first time ever, industry professionals will be able to view free demonstrations of the SDC system in Booth #20579 at the 2012 SEMA Show. Visitors will also be able to meet with technical experts and learn how product data management can increase business. Suppliers and receivers may also schedule individual one-on-one consultations by signing up online.

After the SEMA Show, the SDC will transition out of the beta phase and focus on the full system launch scheduled for January 2013.

Jon Wyly, SDC CEO, commented, "Industry support has been outstanding. We look forward to expanding our capabilities when we go live in January. Our goal of educating and training suppliers to manage their own product data is being very well received."

The SEMA Data Co-op is an industry-owned and -operated project designed to bring full product data management capabilities to participating suppliers at the lowest possible cost. Features include a secure, industry-standards-based centralized data repository, extensive on-boarding tools, expert live training and technical assistance and unlimited standard or fully customized data exports.

To learn more about the program, visit www.SemaDataCoop.org or contact Jim Graven at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org or call 888-958-6698.

Don't forget to pick up your SEMA-member ribbon during the 2012 SEMA Show at the Member Ribbon Bar located in the Las Vegas Convention Center's Association Center and Members Lounge. A limited-time benefit, exclusive only to SEMA and council members, these ribbons reveal your individuality and role as a SEMA member. Ribbons are designed for council members, SEMA new members and SEMA veteran members. These ribbons give you access to the SEMA Members Lounge, help identify which councils you are associated with, and support networking opportunities at SEMA events and on the Show floor.

Visit the Association Center, located in the Grand Lobby, and the Members Lounge, located on the upper level of the Grand Lobby (N251), to pick up your limited-edition SEMA-member ribbons. If you would like to learn more about SEMA membership or join a specific council, stop by the Association Center Tuesday, October 30–Friday, November 2. We look forward to seeing you represent your unique member ribbons at the SEMA Show.

Don't forget to pick up your SEMA-member ribbon during the 2012 SEMA Show at the Member Ribbon Bar located in the Las Vegas Convention Center's Association Center and Members Lounge. A limited-time benefit, exclusive only to SEMA and council members, these ribbons reveal your individuality and role as a SEMA member. Ribbons are designed for council members, SEMA new members and SEMA veteran members. These ribbons give you access to the SEMA Members Lounge, help identify which councils you are associated with, and support networking opportunities at SEMA events and on the Show floor.

Visit the Association Center, located in the Grand Lobby, and the Members Lounge, located on the upper level of the Grand Lobby (N251), to pick up your limited-edition SEMA-member ribbons. If you would like to learn more about SEMA membership or join a specific council, stop by the Association Center Tuesday, October 30–Friday, November 2. We look forward to seeing you represent your unique member ribbons at the SEMA Show.

UPS is the Preferred Carrier for the 2012 SEMA Show and the official logistics provider to SEMA members.

The SEMA Show’s Ideas Alive: Featuring the New Products Showcase—one of the Show’s most popular events—enables manufacturers to share their newest products and best ideas to some 60,000 buyers. But once the Showcase is over, exhibitors face the task of getting their products packed and returned safely.

UPS offers a time-saving solution: Pre-arranged return shipping at the New Products Showcase check-in area.

With pre-arranged shipping, Showcase products will be packed by a shipping professional and sent to their destinations, getting exhibitors home faster after a long and productive week.

“The New Products Showcase is an exciting and eye-opening event,” said Kristin DeBates, corporate marketing manager for the UPS Automotive Segment. “UPS understands how important the Showcase is for exhibitors and the role it can play in the growth of their businesses. Making our customers’ lives easier through logistics is our passion, so we’re pleased to provide a worry-free way to get their products back home.”

UPS is the Preferred Carrier for the 2012 SEMA Show and the official logistics provider to SEMA members. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.