Thu, 08/31/2017 - 14:07

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 14:04

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 14:04

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 13:43

While chatbots—computer programs that conduct conversations via audio or text—have captured the imaginations of businesses hungry to automate conversations on the web, it will still be a while before any “digital friend” inside your computer can truly mimic human conversation. Even so, businesses which ignore chatbots do so at their peril, given that there is a great deal of money betting chatbots will emerge, sooner or later, as conversational charmers.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2017/08/salescustomer-service-chatbots

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 12:44

By SEMA Editors

Center for international commerce
The Center for International Commerce (CIC) serves as home base for visitors from outside the United States during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

With industry professionals from more than 130 countries attending the SEMA Show each year, the annual trade show offers valuable resources, activities and amenities specifically for international visitors. From a Center for International Commerce to translators and an International Happy Hour, the amenities help international buyers connect with exhibitors and find new products at the 2017 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday–Friday, October 31–November 3, in Las Vegas.

“The SEMA Show is the best place for exhibitors to meet with international buyers and grow their export business,” said Linda Spencer, SEMA senior director of international and government affairs. “Automotive customization is growing worldwide, and buyers look to the SEMA Show to find new products and see what the hot trends are.”

Among the SEMA Show international resources are:

  • International Registration: Applications for SEMA Show credentials are available at www.SEMAShow.com/register in multiple languages and include an easy option to request a visa letter if necessary.
  • Center for International Commerce: The Center for International Commerce (CIC) serves as home base for visitors from outside the United States during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Among the resources available in the CIC are translators, private meeting rooms, a lounge area and complimentary Wi-Fi.
  • International Happy Hour: The evening mixer is a chance for international buyers to connect with strategic exhibitors, the Department of Commerce and more.
  • International Roundtables: On Monday, October 30, attendees will hear from and learn about the automotive market in key countries that have growing vehicle markets.

The SEMA Show international activities are part of a year-round program that includes trips to pre-identified countries, ongoing legislative advocacy, buyer relations activities and more. To learn more about the international program, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 12:44

By SEMA Editors

Center for international commerce
The Center for International Commerce (CIC) serves as home base for visitors from outside the United States during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

With industry professionals from more than 130 countries attending the SEMA Show each year, the annual trade show offers valuable resources, activities and amenities specifically for international visitors. From a Center for International Commerce to translators and an International Happy Hour, the amenities help international buyers connect with exhibitors and find new products at the 2017 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday–Friday, October 31–November 3, in Las Vegas.

“The SEMA Show is the best place for exhibitors to meet with international buyers and grow their export business,” said Linda Spencer, SEMA senior director of international and government affairs. “Automotive customization is growing worldwide, and buyers look to the SEMA Show to find new products and see what the hot trends are.”

Among the SEMA Show international resources are:

  • International Registration: Applications for SEMA Show credentials are available at www.SEMAShow.com/register in multiple languages and include an easy option to request a visa letter if necessary.
  • Center for International Commerce: The Center for International Commerce (CIC) serves as home base for visitors from outside the United States during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Among the resources available in the CIC are translators, private meeting rooms, a lounge area and complimentary Wi-Fi.
  • International Happy Hour: The evening mixer is a chance for international buyers to connect with strategic exhibitors, the Department of Commerce and more.
  • International Roundtables: On Monday, October 30, attendees will hear from and learn about the automotive market in key countries that have growing vehicle markets.

The SEMA Show international activities are part of a year-round program that includes trips to pre-identified countries, ongoing legislative advocacy, buyer relations activities and more. To learn more about the international program, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 12:44

By SEMA Editors

Center for international commerce
The Center for International Commerce (CIC) serves as home base for visitors from outside the United States during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

With industry professionals from more than 130 countries attending the SEMA Show each year, the annual trade show offers valuable resources, activities and amenities specifically for international visitors. From a Center for International Commerce to translators and an International Happy Hour, the amenities help international buyers connect with exhibitors and find new products at the 2017 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday–Friday, October 31–November 3, in Las Vegas.

“The SEMA Show is the best place for exhibitors to meet with international buyers and grow their export business,” said Linda Spencer, SEMA senior director of international and government affairs. “Automotive customization is growing worldwide, and buyers look to the SEMA Show to find new products and see what the hot trends are.”

Among the SEMA Show international resources are:

  • International Registration: Applications for SEMA Show credentials are available at www.SEMAShow.com/register in multiple languages and include an easy option to request a visa letter if necessary.
  • Center for International Commerce: The Center for International Commerce (CIC) serves as home base for visitors from outside the United States during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Among the resources available in the CIC are translators, private meeting rooms, a lounge area and complimentary Wi-Fi.
  • International Happy Hour: The evening mixer is a chance for international buyers to connect with strategic exhibitors, the Department of Commerce and more.
  • International Roundtables: On Monday, October 30, attendees will hear from and learn about the automotive market in key countries that have growing vehicle markets.

The SEMA Show international activities are part of a year-round program that includes trips to pre-identified countries, ongoing legislative advocacy, buyer relations activities and more. To learn more about the international program, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 12:44

By SEMA Editors

Center for international commerce
The Center for International Commerce (CIC) serves as home base for visitors from outside the United States during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

With industry professionals from more than 130 countries attending the SEMA Show each year, the annual trade show offers valuable resources, activities and amenities specifically for international visitors. From a Center for International Commerce to translators and an International Happy Hour, the amenities help international buyers connect with exhibitors and find new products at the 2017 SEMA Show, taking place Tuesday–Friday, October 31–November 3, in Las Vegas.

“The SEMA Show is the best place for exhibitors to meet with international buyers and grow their export business,” said Linda Spencer, SEMA senior director of international and government affairs. “Automotive customization is growing worldwide, and buyers look to the SEMA Show to find new products and see what the hot trends are.”

Among the SEMA Show international resources are:

  • International Registration: Applications for SEMA Show credentials are available at www.SEMAShow.com/register in multiple languages and include an easy option to request a visa letter if necessary.
  • Center for International Commerce: The Center for International Commerce (CIC) serves as home base for visitors from outside the United States during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Among the resources available in the CIC are translators, private meeting rooms, a lounge area and complimentary Wi-Fi.
  • International Happy Hour: The evening mixer is a chance for international buyers to connect with strategic exhibitors, the Department of Commerce and more.
  • International Roundtables: On Monday, October 30, attendees will hear from and learn about the automotive market in key countries that have growing vehicle markets.

The SEMA Show international activities are part of a year-round program that includes trips to pre-identified countries, ongoing legislative advocacy, buyer relations activities and more. To learn more about the international program, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 12:28

The SEMA Battle of the Builders (BOTB) has become one of the top competitions in the custom-car builder community, with the 2016 SEMA Show receiving more high-quality entries than ever. Interest in 2016’s edition was at an all-time high, with more than 250 vehicles entered from all market segments, including trucks, hot rods, street rods, off-road, motorsports, sport compacts, luxury exotics and more. New this year was the Young Guns distinction for builders who were 34 years old and under. The competition was open to any builder with a display, feature or booth vehicle at the SEMA Show.

https://youtu.be/Lckq9BfHXTo

Thu, 08/31/2017 - 12:28

The SEMA Battle of the Builders (BOTB) has become one of the top competitions in the custom-car builder community, with the 2016 SEMA Show receiving more high-quality entries than ever. Interest in 2016’s edition was at an all-time high, with more than 250 vehicles entered from all market segments, including trucks, hot rods, street rods, off-road, motorsports, sport compacts, luxury exotics and more. New this year was the Young Guns distinction for builders who were 34 years old and under. The competition was open to any builder with a display, feature or booth vehicle at the SEMA Show.

https://youtu.be/Lckq9BfHXTo