By Kristopher Porter

Original Parts Group was named 2017 ARMO Business of the Year.

The following SEMA councils and networks are holding a general membership vote to determine the winners of their annual awards:

• Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
• Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
• Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
• SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

Key contacts for the councils above and all SBN members were sent the voting ballots on Monday, August 20, for review and voting. Participating in this program is important, as your vote helps determine the companies and individuals who will be recognized and honored at the 2018 SEMA Show. Voting only takes a few moments, but makes a big impact.  

If you are the key contact for your company’s ARMO, HRIA, PRO membership or are an SBN member and have not received your voting ballot, please contact Katie Carson at katiec@sema.org.

Learn more about the council and network awards program.

By Kristopher Porter

Original Parts Group was named 2017 ARMO Business of the Year.

The following SEMA councils and networks are holding a general membership vote to determine the winners of their annual awards:

• Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
• Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
• Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
• SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

Key contacts for the councils above and all SBN members were sent the voting ballots on Monday, August 20, for review and voting. Participating in this program is important, as your vote helps determine the companies and individuals who will be recognized and honored at the 2018 SEMA Show. Voting only takes a few moments, but makes a big impact.  

If you are the key contact for your company’s ARMO, HRIA, PRO membership or are an SBN member and have not received your voting ballot, please contact Katie Carson at katiec@sema.org.

Learn more about the council and network awards program.

By Kristopher Porter

Original Parts Group was named 2017 ARMO Business of the Year.

The following SEMA councils and networks are holding a general membership vote to determine the winners of their annual awards:

• Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
• Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
• Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
• SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

Key contacts for the councils above and all SBN members were sent the voting ballots on Monday, August 20, for review and voting. Participating in this program is important, as your vote helps determine the companies and individuals who will be recognized and honored at the 2018 SEMA Show. Voting only takes a few moments, but makes a big impact.  

If you are the key contact for your company’s ARMO, HRIA, PRO membership or are an SBN member and have not received your voting ballot, please contact Katie Carson at katiec@sema.org.

Learn more about the council and network awards program.

By Kristopher Porter

Original Parts Group was named 2017 ARMO Business of the Year.

The following SEMA councils and networks are holding a general membership vote to determine the winners of their annual awards:

• Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
• Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
• Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
• SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

Key contacts for the councils above and all SBN members were sent the voting ballots on Monday, August 20, for review and voting. Participating in this program is important, as your vote helps determine the companies and individuals who will be recognized and honored at the 2018 SEMA Show. Voting only takes a few moments, but makes a big impact.  

If you are the key contact for your company’s ARMO, HRIA, PRO membership or are an SBN member and have not received your voting ballot, please contact Katie Carson at katiec@sema.org.

Learn more about the council and network awards program.

By Kristopher Porter

Original Parts Group was named 2017 ARMO Business of the Year.

The following SEMA councils and networks are holding a general membership vote to determine the winners of their annual awards:

• Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
• Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
• Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
• SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

Key contacts for the councils above and all SBN members were sent the voting ballots on Monday, August 20, for review and voting. Participating in this program is important, as your vote helps determine the companies and individuals who will be recognized and honored at the 2018 SEMA Show. Voting only takes a few moments, but makes a big impact.  

If you are the key contact for your company’s ARMO, HRIA, PRO membership or are an SBN member and have not received your voting ballot, please contact Katie Carson at katiec@sema.org.

Learn more about the council and network awards program.

By SEMA Editors

Show and booth services provided by Freeman, a SEMA Show vendor, include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

Exhibitors can save money on Show expenses by taking advantage of advance rates. Show and booth services provided by Freeman, a SEMA Show vendor, include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

According to Freeman, almost half of exhibitors do not utilize the savings offered to them by ordering before the advance rate deadlines.

“The advance rates help reduce Show costs, and are available to all exhibitors as early as May,” said SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso. “Companies that wait until after the advance rate deadlines have passed before securing their booth services are leaving money on the table.”

Many of the discounted rates are available for services up until the beginning of October, with the exception of the internet/telephone service deadline, which is September 28.

The following services are available to exhibitors through Freeman at discounted rates if they place their orders online before their deadlines:

September 28: Internet/Telephone Orders (Advance Rate) – Cox Business (LVCC)
October 8: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – Westgate Exhibits
October 12: Carpet and Booth Cleaning Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 12: Electrical Order (Advance Rate) – LVCC exhibits – Freeman
October 12: Exhibit Accessories (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 12: Exhibit Furnishings (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 12: Labor – Hanging Sign/Banner (LVCC) – Freeman
October 12: Special Signs and Graphics (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 12: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – LVCC Exhibits – Freeman

Complete Deadlines Checklist – Take advantage of early-bird rates—order before the deadlines!

The Deadlines Checklist provides a breakdown of all of the deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and much more.

Budget Checklist – Double check your Show prep.

The budget checklist form allows exhibitors to keep track of all their costs and ensure that they are adequately prepared for their experience at the SEMA Show.

Access all of the exhibitor forms through the Exhibitor Services Manual. More information on the 2018 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Show and booth services provided by Freeman, a SEMA Show vendor, include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

Exhibitors can save money on Show expenses by taking advantage of advance rates. Show and booth services provided by Freeman, a SEMA Show vendor, include shipping, material handling, carpet, chairs and tables, utilities, furnishings, signs and graphics and cleaning.

According to Freeman, almost half of exhibitors do not utilize the savings offered to them by ordering before the advance rate deadlines.

“The advance rates help reduce Show costs, and are available to all exhibitors as early as May,” said SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso. “Companies that wait until after the advance rate deadlines have passed before securing their booth services are leaving money on the table.”

Many of the discounted rates are available for services up until the beginning of October, with the exception of the internet/telephone service deadline, which is September 28.

The following services are available to exhibitors through Freeman at discounted rates if they place their orders online before their deadlines:

September 28: Internet/Telephone Orders (Advance Rate) – Cox Business (LVCC)
October 8: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – Westgate Exhibits
October 12: Carpet and Booth Cleaning Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 12: Electrical Order (Advance Rate) – LVCC exhibits – Freeman
October 12: Exhibit Accessories (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 12: Exhibit Furnishings (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 12: Labor – Hanging Sign/Banner (LVCC) – Freeman
October 12: Special Signs and Graphics (Advance Rate) – Freeman
October 12: Utilities: Air/Water/Drain Order (Advance Rate) – LVCC Exhibits – Freeman

Complete Deadlines Checklist – Take advantage of early-bird rates—order before the deadlines!

The Deadlines Checklist provides a breakdown of all of the deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and much more.

Budget Checklist – Double check your Show prep.

The budget checklist form allows exhibitors to keep track of all their costs and ensure that they are adequately prepared for their experience at the SEMA Show.

Access all of the exhibitor forms through the Exhibitor Services Manual. More information on the 2018 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Circus Circus is offering rates of $97 per night for SEMA Showgoers.

With the 2018 SEMA Show a little more than two months away, Showgoers who have not yet secured hotel rooms can take advantage of exclusive rates and special services through the official SEMA Show housing partner, OnPeak. Low rates are negotiated by SEMA Show management and are guaranteed, which means that exhibitors and attendees can be confident that they’ll receive the lowest rates, and locate a hotel that best suits their needs throughout the Show.

Here is an example of three hotels that accommodate a range of budgets and amenities.

• Circus Circus - Current Rate: $97 per night
• Paris Las Vegas - Current Rate: $204 per night
• The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino - Current Rate: $360 per night

Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel for a list of all of the hotels available. Companies are encouraged to make hotel reservations now as space is limited, and rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The official SEMA Show housing partner is OnPeak. Exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to be vigilant if contacted companies that imply or claim to be a housing provider for AAPEX and SEMA. Show management is aware that other housing companies or travel agencies may be contacting companies to book rooms for them. OnPeak, AAPEX and SEMA do not have any affiliation with these organizations.

By SEMA Editors

Circus Circus is offering rates of $97 per night for SEMA Showgoers.

With the 2018 SEMA Show a little more than two months away, Showgoers who have not yet secured hotel rooms can take advantage of exclusive rates and special services through the official SEMA Show housing partner, OnPeak. Low rates are negotiated by SEMA Show management and are guaranteed, which means that exhibitors and attendees can be confident that they’ll receive the lowest rates, and locate a hotel that best suits their needs throughout the Show.

Here is an example of three hotels that accommodate a range of budgets and amenities.

• Circus Circus - Current Rate: $97 per night
• Paris Las Vegas - Current Rate: $204 per night
• The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino - Current Rate: $360 per night

Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel for a list of all of the hotels available. Companies are encouraged to make hotel reservations now as space is limited, and rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The official SEMA Show housing partner is OnPeak. Exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to be vigilant if contacted companies that imply or claim to be a housing provider for AAPEX and SEMA. Show management is aware that other housing companies or travel agencies may be contacting companies to book rooms for them. OnPeak, AAPEX and SEMA do not have any affiliation with these organizations.

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

B2B Inside Sales Representative: HPS Performance Products is hiring a B2B inside sales rep to play a fundamental role in achieving customer acquisition and revenue growth objectives. Candidates must be comfortable making dozens of calls per day, working with channel partners, generating interest, qualifying prospects and closing sales. Proven inside sales experience, a track record of over-achieving quota, a college degree and automotive mechanical knowledge are required.

Shipping Clerk: 2Crave is hiring a shipping clerk responsible for monitoring the merchandise leaving a company's warehouse. This could include creating shipping logs, invoices and purchase orders. This position will monitor each shipment to ensure that outgoing packages are packed correctly and accurately, perform inventory control and track each shipment’s delivery status. Knowledge of basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, is required.

Bookkeeper/Customer Service Specialist: VeriFacts Automotive is hiring a bookkeeper/customer service specialist responsible for accounting duties and performing monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations. Administrative experience is required. Candidates must be comfortable working with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks.

SEO Analyst: Speedway Motors is hiring an adept digital marketer to analyze and implement sound SEO strategies for its e-commerce website. The ideal candidate should have a comprehensive understanding of SEO best practices, trends and the latest industry tools; be able to specify technical changes to web development teams; and be proficient in reading HTML, XML and analyzing webpage microdata markup. A bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus five years of work experience in search engine optimization is required. Experience with e-commerce websites is preferred. 

Director of Sales and Marketing: DeatschWerks is hiring a director of sales and marketing responsible for leading and developing direct reports, advertising relationships and agreements; cultivating new business and strategic relationships; managing co-op programs with dealers and distributors; and creating coordinated sales and marketing campaigns.