Kelly Davis (above) of Clifton Larson Allen will provide an overview of the Affordable Care Act and focus on key issues affecting both company executives and their workers. Michelle Katz, well-known healthcare advocate with numerous appearances on national TV and radio shows, will help SEMA members navigate the health care insurance system.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Whether you’re a business owner or an employee, it’s critical that you understand the requirements of the new health care reform law. Although the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate penalties have been delayed one year until 2015, other obligations impacting companies of all sizes and their workers will still take effect in 2013 and 2014.

SEMA is providing two opportunities for SEMA members to understand the law and plan accordingly:

• Seminar: The SEMA Education Institute (SEI) is presenting the “Health Care Reform Law: What You Need to Know!” seminar at the SEMA Show, Monday, November 4, from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in Room LVCC N253. Health care reform expert Kelly Davis of Clifton Larson Allen will provide an overview of the law and focus on key issues impacting companies of all sizes and their workers.
  
  Davis' presentation will include details on the employer/individual mandates and the insurance exchanges being created to assist smaller companies and individuals in shopping for affordable coverage. Davis will be joined by Michelle Katz, a widely acclaimed health care advocate, along with SEMA’s Stuart Gosswein.

• One-on-one Consultations: SEMA members have a unique opportunity to receive a free one-on-one private consultation with Katz, who specializes in helping reduce health care costs for companies and individuals.
  
  Katz will be available Monday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Tuesday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. to discuss your specific questions about the law and work with you to customize solutions.
  
  To secure a 30-minute consultation with Katz, please RSVP to AJ Carney at AndreaC@sema.org with your preferred date(s) and time(s). Meetings will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis, so providing multiple options will help ensure placement. Space is limited, so submit your RSVP today!

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Tuesday, November 5, 2013
LVCC N263C
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Presenters:      

• Merritt Blakeslee, The Blakeslee Law Firm
• Steve Lustig, Dickinson Wright 
• Robb Roby, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear

Sponsored by ETTN, HRIA, MPMC and WTC councils.

SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an intellectual property rights or customs attorney. Private meetings are available in 15-minute segments. Members can sign up for two segments each with any of the experts. Please specify your area of interest when you schedule your appointment, so that we can pair you with an attorney specializing in that discipline.  

Among the topics covered by our experts:

• Counterfeit, unlawful knock-offs and legal imitations
• Applying for a patent or registering trademarks and copyrights
• Strategies for enforcing your rights in the United States and overseas 
• New procedures for working with customs and the local ports

Don’t let this chance slip by. To schedule an appointment, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.30. 

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Tuesday, November 5, 2013
LVCC N263C
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Presenters:      

• Merritt Blakeslee, The Blakeslee Law Firm
• Steve Lustig, Dickinson Wright 
• Robb Roby, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear

Sponsored by ETTN, HRIA, MPMC and WTC councils.

SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an intellectual property rights or customs attorney. Private meetings are available in 15-minute segments. Members can sign up for two segments each with any of the experts. Please specify your area of interest when you schedule your appointment, so that we can pair you with an attorney specializing in that discipline.  

Among the topics covered by our experts:

• Counterfeit, unlawful knock-offs and legal imitations
• Applying for a patent or registering trademarks and copyrights
• Strategies for enforcing your rights in the United States and overseas 
• New procedures for working with customs and the local ports

Don’t let this chance slip by. To schedule an appointment, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.30. 

By SEMA Editors

Snake & Mongoose, the feature film about legendary drag racers Don ("the Snake") Prudhomme and Tom ("the Mongoose") McEwen, will begin playing on Monday, November 4, one day prior to the opening of the 2013 SEMA Show. The movie is showing at the Century Orleans 18 at the Orleans Casino, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. (just off the Strip).

The film, produced by Stephen Nemeth and Robin Broidy, and financed by their company Entertainment Universe, was shot in Southern California with many scenes filmed at the historic Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield.

To acquire tickets online, visit snakeandmongoosemovie.com/tickets.

By SEMA Editors

Snake & Mongoose, the feature film about legendary drag racers Don ("the Snake") Prudhomme and Tom ("the Mongoose") McEwen, will begin playing on Monday, November 4, one day prior to the opening of the 2013 SEMA Show. The movie is showing at the Century Orleans 18 at the Orleans Casino, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. (just off the Strip).

The film, produced by Stephen Nemeth and Robin Broidy, and financed by their company Entertainment Universe, was shot in Southern California with many scenes filmed at the historic Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield.

To acquire tickets online, visit snakeandmongoosemovie.com/tickets.

	The Concierge Elite mobile app allows exhibitors to ask questions, check freight or order additional services.

SEMA Show exhibitors arriving at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) for the 2013 SEMA Show can check on their freight through the Concierge Elite mobile phone app available through Freeman. The Concierge Elite application brings the Freeman Exhibitor Service Desk directly to exhibitors, providing free customer service and updates through mobile devices or PC.

With Concierge Elite, exhibitors can access important information and service no matter where they are located.

Key Benefits for Exhibitors:

• Sign up for alerts and notifications to track freight delivery and empty crate returns
• Submit service requests to Freeman without physically visiting the Exhibitor Service Desk
• View previous and current orders
• Request shipping labels
• Submit paperwork and move-out of the Show without physically visiting the Exhibitor Service Desk

Concierge Elite eliminates the need for exhibitors to walk to the Service Desk to ask questions, check freight or order additional services. These activities can be completed from the booth, hotel or office so exhibitors can spend more time networking and meeting with customers.

Visit the Freeman website and download the application for the appropriate mobile device.  

	The Concierge Elite mobile app allows exhibitors to ask questions, check freight or order additional services.

SEMA Show exhibitors arriving at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) for the 2013 SEMA Show can check on their freight through the Concierge Elite mobile phone app available through Freeman. The Concierge Elite application brings the Freeman Exhibitor Service Desk directly to exhibitors, providing free customer service and updates through mobile devices or PC.

With Concierge Elite, exhibitors can access important information and service no matter where they are located.

Key Benefits for Exhibitors:

• Sign up for alerts and notifications to track freight delivery and empty crate returns
• Submit service requests to Freeman without physically visiting the Exhibitor Service Desk
• View previous and current orders
• Request shipping labels
• Submit paperwork and move-out of the Show without physically visiting the Exhibitor Service Desk

Concierge Elite eliminates the need for exhibitors to walk to the Service Desk to ask questions, check freight or order additional services. These activities can be completed from the booth, hotel or office so exhibitors can spend more time networking and meeting with customers.

Visit the Freeman website and download the application for the appropriate mobile device.  

	Register now for the West Coast Customs Experience training program and wrench with the pros on three new Chrysler vehicles.

The West Coast Customs (WCC) Experience is returning to Las Vegas for the 2013 SEMA Show. Located in booth #11293, Ryan Friedlinghaus and the WCC Crew will be hosting master classes on what it takes to turn a vehicle into a rolling work of art. Register now for one of just 240 available seats. In addition to training, you'll also have the opportunity to play an important role assisting the WCC technicians as they work against the clock to customize three new Chrysler vehicles by Friday at 4:00 p.m.

Each day classes will focus on a different aspect of today's automotive specialty-equipment industry. The workshops will run from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. daily, and participants must be at least 18 years old and have a SEMA badge to participate. Sign up now and get ready to roll up your sleeves and become a part of SEMA Show history.

In addition to the training sessions, West Coast Customs will also host a variety of live performances and guest appearances including:

• Ryan Friedlinghaus and the WCC crew
• Ryno Templeton – Artist/Painter
• DJ Ashba of Guns N' Roses
• Ben Corn (Live) – Tattoo Artist
• The Monster Kids - Performing LIVE Daily
• David Garibaldi – Performance Painter LIVE
• DJ E-Fresh - Spinning all day