Wade Kawasaki talks with Jim Osborn, chairman of the board for the Austin Hatcher Foundation.

Wade Kawasaki talks with Jim Osborn, chairman of the board for the Austin Hatcher Foundation.

By Katie Carson

The Young Executives Network (YEN) and the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) are co-hosting a networking event at the Sand Sport Super Show in Costa Mesa, California, for local automotive professionals. After enjoying a day of event activities and attractions, cap off the night with industry friends at Hangar 24 Craft Brewery with free beverage tastings and snacks.

Register for the event here.

This is a free regional event that will take place at the Orange County Fairgrounds, Saturday, September 16, after the close of the Sand Sport Super Show. YEN and TORA will be gathered in front of the main stage at Hangar 24, from 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. TORA and YEN members who RSVP by September 13 will receive one general admission ticket to the Sand Sport Super Show for Saturday. Tickets are non-transferable and can be picked up at any will-call window.

By Katie Carson

The Young Executives Network (YEN) and the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) are co-hosting a networking event at the Sand Sport Super Show in Costa Mesa, California, for local automotive professionals. After enjoying a day of event activities and attractions, cap off the night with industry friends at Hangar 24 Craft Brewery with free beverage tastings and snacks.

Register for the event here.

This is a free regional event that will take place at the Orange County Fairgrounds, Saturday, September 16, after the close of the Sand Sport Super Show. YEN and TORA will be gathered in front of the main stage at Hangar 24, from 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. TORA and YEN members who RSVP by September 13 will receive one general admission ticket to the Sand Sport Super Show for Saturday. Tickets are non-transferable and can be picked up at any will-call window.

By Katie Carson

The Young Executives Network (YEN) and the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) are co-hosting a networking event at the Sand Sport Super Show in Costa Mesa, California, for local automotive professionals. After enjoying a day of event activities and attractions, cap off the night with industry friends at Hangar 24 Craft Brewery with free beverage tastings and snacks.

Register for the event here.

This is a free regional event that will take place at the Orange County Fairgrounds, Saturday, September 16, after the close of the Sand Sport Super Show. YEN and TORA will be gathered in front of the main stage at Hangar 24, from 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. TORA and YEN members who RSVP by September 13 will receive one general admission ticket to the Sand Sport Super Show for Saturday. Tickets are non-transferable and can be picked up at any will-call window.

By Zane Clark

Gale Banks	Jeff Allen	Corey Perlman

SEMA Show Education Days, to be held October 30–November 3, 2017, in Las Vegas, will bring a host of informative educational sessions designed to provide automotive aftermarket industry attendees with outstanding professional development and training resources. The following is a sample of some of the can't-miss sessions that will be featured at this year’s Show:

Monday, October 30, 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. – LVCC, North Hall N256

Building the Best Boosted Engines of Your Career, presented by Gale Banks, Banks Power

The course shares knowledge gained over more than 50 years of developing winning gasoline, methanol, nitro methane and diesel turbocharged and super-turbo engines. Gain knowledge that won Banks multiple National and FIA World Speed Records in race cars and trucks, both spark-ignited and diesel. Register now.

Tuesday, October 31, 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. – LVCC, North Hall N258

It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, hosted by Jeff Allen, “SkidMarks”

Buy a beer, pull up a seat and join host Jeff Allen of “SkidMarks” as he has an entertaining conversation with personalities from the automotive, music and business worlds. Learn what makes these successful people tick and what fuels their passion. Cash Bar. Register now.

Wednesday, November 1, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. – LVCC, North Hall N253

Fabrication Techniques: 3D Machining on a Router Table, presented by Bryan Schmitt, Mobile Solutions USA

Learn how to fabricate 3D shapes safely and efficiently without a CNC machine. Build amazing trim panels, dash face plates, speaker adapters and other parts that have professional-grade profiles that support visual and functional elements of factory-like automotive interior design. Register now.

Thursday, November 2, 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. – LVCC, North Hall N256

Maximize Cash Flow and Manage Risk: Secrets of Credit Management Revealed! Presented by Mike Mitchell, Credit Management Association

Revenue rules, but cash is king. Whether you have credit personnel or the job falls to you, this is what every business executive should know about best practices in business credit: 5 Cs of credit, credit policies, onboarding new customers, key performance metrics and conversion of receivables into cash, fast! Register now.

Friday, November 3, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – LVCC, North Hall N258

The State of Social: What’s Now, What’s New and What’s Next, Presented by Corey Perlman, eBootCamp.com

Facebook Live, Instagram Stories, SnapChat’s future and more! Register now.

View the full SEMA Show Education program and register for classes.

By Zane Clark

Gale Banks	Jeff Allen	Corey Perlman

SEMA Show Education Days, to be held October 30–November 3, 2017, in Las Vegas, will bring a host of informative educational sessions designed to provide automotive aftermarket industry attendees with outstanding professional development and training resources. The following is a sample of some of the can't-miss sessions that will be featured at this year’s Show:

Monday, October 30, 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. – LVCC, North Hall N256

Building the Best Boosted Engines of Your Career, presented by Gale Banks, Banks Power

The course shares knowledge gained over more than 50 years of developing winning gasoline, methanol, nitro methane and diesel turbocharged and super-turbo engines. Gain knowledge that won Banks multiple National and FIA World Speed Records in race cars and trucks, both spark-ignited and diesel. Register now.

Tuesday, October 31, 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. – LVCC, North Hall N258

It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, hosted by Jeff Allen, “SkidMarks”

Buy a beer, pull up a seat and join host Jeff Allen of “SkidMarks” as he has an entertaining conversation with personalities from the automotive, music and business worlds. Learn what makes these successful people tick and what fuels their passion. Cash Bar. Register now.

Wednesday, November 1, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. – LVCC, North Hall N253

Fabrication Techniques: 3D Machining on a Router Table, presented by Bryan Schmitt, Mobile Solutions USA

Learn how to fabricate 3D shapes safely and efficiently without a CNC machine. Build amazing trim panels, dash face plates, speaker adapters and other parts that have professional-grade profiles that support visual and functional elements of factory-like automotive interior design. Register now.

Thursday, November 2, 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. – LVCC, North Hall N256

Maximize Cash Flow and Manage Risk: Secrets of Credit Management Revealed! Presented by Mike Mitchell, Credit Management Association

Revenue rules, but cash is king. Whether you have credit personnel or the job falls to you, this is what every business executive should know about best practices in business credit: 5 Cs of credit, credit policies, onboarding new customers, key performance metrics and conversion of receivables into cash, fast! Register now.

Friday, November 3, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – LVCC, North Hall N258

The State of Social: What’s Now, What’s New and What’s Next, Presented by Corey Perlman, eBootCamp.com

Facebook Live, Instagram Stories, SnapChat’s future and more! Register now.

View the full SEMA Show Education program and register for classes.

By Katie Carson

MPMC members who are selected to exhibit at the 2018 event are encouraged to bring their newest lines and the products they want to highlight in the year to come.

Applications are open for the 2018 Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Media Trade Conference, to be held January 24–26, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California. Only 100 exhibitor spots are available, and participants will be chosen using a random-number lottery system. Manufacturers who submitted an application but were not selected for the 2017 event are automatically guaranteed a spot in the 2018 event if they submit a new application by the September 5, 2017, deadline. Exhibitor selection is available only for MPMC-member companies.

MPMC members who are selected to exhibit at the 2018 event are encouraged to bring their newest lines and the products they want to highlight in the year to come. Throughout the three-day event, exhibitors will have private, face-to-face, 30-minute meetings with motorsports editors, journalists and influencers.

This unique event serves as a platform to meet and collaborate with some of the top media companies and publications in the motorsports segment. Exhibitors walk away from the event confident in the coverage their products will receive as a result of their meetings. This article from Ford Muscle features McLeod Racing as a result of a meeting that took place at the Media Trade Conference.

“The MPMC Media Trade Conference is one of the best events a manufacturer can take part in each year. Creating the environment where editors, media and manufacturers can have focused, one-on-one meetings to discuss new products, projects and content development is something only MPMC can provide,” said Garrett Harmola, president/owner at Aldan American Suspension.

Learn more about the MPMC Media Trade Conference and apply to exhibit.

By Katie Carson

MPMC members who are selected to exhibit at the 2018 event are encouraged to bring their newest lines and the products they want to highlight in the year to come.

Applications are open for the 2018 Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Media Trade Conference, to be held January 24–26, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California. Only 100 exhibitor spots are available, and participants will be chosen using a random-number lottery system. Manufacturers who submitted an application but were not selected for the 2017 event are automatically guaranteed a spot in the 2018 event if they submit a new application by the September 5, 2017, deadline. Exhibitor selection is available only for MPMC-member companies.

MPMC members who are selected to exhibit at the 2018 event are encouraged to bring their newest lines and the products they want to highlight in the year to come. Throughout the three-day event, exhibitors will have private, face-to-face, 30-minute meetings with motorsports editors, journalists and influencers.

This unique event serves as a platform to meet and collaborate with some of the top media companies and publications in the motorsports segment. Exhibitors walk away from the event confident in the coverage their products will receive as a result of their meetings. This article from Ford Muscle features McLeod Racing as a result of a meeting that took place at the Media Trade Conference.

“The MPMC Media Trade Conference is one of the best events a manufacturer can take part in each year. Creating the environment where editors, media and manufacturers can have focused, one-on-one meetings to discuss new products, projects and content development is something only MPMC can provide,” said Garrett Harmola, president/owner at Aldan American Suspension.

Learn more about the MPMC Media Trade Conference and apply to exhibit.

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 classifieds posted to the website.

Lead Automotive Technician: Big O Tires is hiring an experienced lead technician with full knowledge of working on all vehicle makes and models and the ability to perform complete inspections and diagnostics. ASE certifications are a plus. Candidates must have several years of experience in the automotive field in the following areas: brakes, alignment, steering, suspension, heating/cooling systems, engine light diagnostics, engine performance and air conditioning. A valid driver’s license with a clean record is required.

Outside Sales Representative: Bob Cook Sales is hiring an outside sales representative responsible for attempting to turn prospects into customers; expanding the company’s market presence; attending regional and national trade shows; and planning and creating on-site presentations, seminars and education that promote the company’s manufacturer clients. The successful candidate will have basic knowledge of the automotive aftermarket industry and excellent interpersonal communication skills. Must be willing to make regular overnight travel in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.

Jobber Specialist: TruXedo is hiring a jobber specialist responsible for visiting jobber/dealer accounts and attending trade shows. Primary responsibilities include ownership of dealer relationships through strong communication and support skills within offering products. This position will require up to 75% travel depending on business needs, including some weekends and trade shows. A high school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in dealership, customer or client relationship management.

Vehicle Personalization Expert: Insignia Group is hiring a vehicle personalization expert who is familiar with the automotive industry and wants to travel to auto dealerships throughout Georgia. Responsibilities include performing trainings and coaching sessions with contracted dealers and growing their accessory sales through best practices, prospecting and closing opportunities to develop vehicle personalization profit centers within dealerships, and developing strong business relationships with dealerships, distributors, manufacturers and restylers. Candidates should have at least two years of sales experience working in or selling to dealerships.

Diesel Mechanic/Installation Technician: Gale Banks Engineering is hiring a diesel mechanic/installation technician responsible for installing exhaust, electronic and braking systems for gas and diesel trucks and motorhomes; sizing, cutting, dismantling and installing automotive exhaust systems on customer vehicles in accordance with work orders and installation schedules; completing installations ensuring quality standards and safety policies are being followed; and performing QA testing and inspection, conducting test drives and recording results after installation is complete. The successful candidate will have more than three years’ experience as an automotive and light-truck mechanic. ASE, automotive technology degree or comparable certification is preferred.