Attendee, exhibitor and media registration for the 2018 SEMA Show is now open.

Attendee, exhibitor and media registration for the 2018 SEMA Show is now open.

The 2018 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

The 2018 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

By Jenny Galvan

PRO is hosting its annual Long Range Planning (LRP) meeting, June 13–15, in St. Louis, where members will gather to brainstorm ideas and plan for PRO’s future.

SEMA’s Professional Restyler’s Organization is hosting its annual Long Range Planning (LRP) meeting, June 13–15. This year, PRO is heading to the Gateway City of St. Louis, where members will gather to brainstorm ideas and plan for PRO’s future.

Now in its 27th year, PRO’s annual LRP has historically been a place where new ideas and council initiatives are born. In fact, every initiative that PRO has undertaken is a direct result of conversations that have occurred during this annual event. The PRO Sales Training Manual, SEMA Installer Certification Program, PRO Business Development Guidebook and Owner Information Packet, to name a few, have all sprouted from previous LRP meetings.

This year’s three-day agenda is jam-packed with opportunities to brainstorm ideas and mingle with colleagues and peers during thought-provoking discussions aimed at encouraging an exchange of ideas. Individual breakout sessions will enable members to focus on key issues and carve out action plans for future implementation.

Members also will be treated to two casual and fun after-hours networking events planned for Wednesday and Thursday evenings, including a shop tour at Auto Trim Restyling (ATR) headquarters and dinner hosted jointly by PRO and ATR.

“The annual project-planning meeting is an extremely worthwhile council activity,” observed Ellen McKoy, PRO chair. “The three-day format allows everyone to play an active role, and we are always impressed by the ideas that bubble up from our discussions. Our industry is undergoing significant change. It’s essential for us to develop effective strategies for dealing with industry-specific issues. By becoming actively involved in your council, you and your company can play a key role in helping PRO achieve its goals.”

The LRP is open to any person employed by a PRO-member company. The three-day event will take place at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Rd., Saint Louis, MO. Additional details of the event are pending, with more information to come, including a full agenda.

Plan today to join fellow members and the PRO Select Committee at the 27th annual Long-Range Planning meeting.

Register now!

For more information, contact SEMA Councils Manager AJ Keefe at allank@sema.org or at 909-978-6696.

By Jenny Galvan

PRO is hosting its annual Long Range Planning (LRP) meeting, June 13–15, in St. Louis, where members will gather to brainstorm ideas and plan for PRO’s future.

SEMA’s Professional Restyler’s Organization is hosting its annual Long Range Planning (LRP) meeting, June 13–15. This year, PRO is heading to the Gateway City of St. Louis, where members will gather to brainstorm ideas and plan for PRO’s future.

Now in its 27th year, PRO’s annual LRP has historically been a place where new ideas and council initiatives are born. In fact, every initiative that PRO has undertaken is a direct result of conversations that have occurred during this annual event. The PRO Sales Training Manual, SEMA Installer Certification Program, PRO Business Development Guidebook and Owner Information Packet, to name a few, have all sprouted from previous LRP meetings.

This year’s three-day agenda is jam-packed with opportunities to brainstorm ideas and mingle with colleagues and peers during thought-provoking discussions aimed at encouraging an exchange of ideas. Individual breakout sessions will enable members to focus on key issues and carve out action plans for future implementation.

Members also will be treated to two casual and fun after-hours networking events planned for Wednesday and Thursday evenings, including a shop tour at Auto Trim Restyling (ATR) headquarters and dinner hosted jointly by PRO and ATR.

“The annual project-planning meeting is an extremely worthwhile council activity,” observed Ellen McKoy, PRO chair. “The three-day format allows everyone to play an active role, and we are always impressed by the ideas that bubble up from our discussions. Our industry is undergoing significant change. It’s essential for us to develop effective strategies for dealing with industry-specific issues. By becoming actively involved in your council, you and your company can play a key role in helping PRO achieve its goals.”

The LRP is open to any person employed by a PRO-member company. The three-day event will take place at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Rd., Saint Louis, MO. Additional details of the event are pending, with more information to come, including a full agenda.

Plan today to join fellow members and the PRO Select Committee at the 27th annual Long-Range Planning meeting.

Register now!

For more information, contact SEMA Councils Manager AJ Keefe at allank@sema.org or at 909-978-6696.

By Jenny Galvan

The Young Executives Network is hosting a Lunch & Learn seminar at the SEMA Garage Training Center in Diamond Bar, California, Friday, June 8.

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a Lunch & Learn seminar at the SEMA Garage Training Center in Diamond Bar, California, Friday, June 8. During the seminar, attendees will learn how to leverage the power of social media.

Presenter Ryan Williams will lead his discussion on how to “Grow Your Influence.” Williams is the author of The Influencer Economy: How to Launch Your Idea, Share it With the World and Thrive in the Digital Age. An entrepreneur, writer and podcast host, he founded the Influencer Economy, a consulting group that helps brands and entrepreneurs develop and scale their platforms.

The Lunch & Learn event includes a networking lunch and an optional tour of the SEMA Garage. This event is open to YEN members and young executives under 40 who wish to get more involved with YEN.

Space is limited. RSVP now!

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Jenny Galvan

The Young Executives Network is hosting a Lunch & Learn seminar at the SEMA Garage Training Center in Diamond Bar, California, Friday, June 8.

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a Lunch & Learn seminar at the SEMA Garage Training Center in Diamond Bar, California, Friday, June 8. During the seminar, attendees will learn how to leverage the power of social media.

Presenter Ryan Williams will lead his discussion on how to “Grow Your Influence.” Williams is the author of The Influencer Economy: How to Launch Your Idea, Share it With the World and Thrive in the Digital Age. An entrepreneur, writer and podcast host, he founded the Influencer Economy, a consulting group that helps brands and entrepreneurs develop and scale their platforms.

The Lunch & Learn event includes a networking lunch and an optional tour of the SEMA Garage. This event is open to YEN members and young executives under 40 who wish to get more involved with YEN.

Space is limited. RSVP now!

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Jenny Galvan

The Young Executives Network is hosting a Lunch & Learn seminar at the SEMA Garage Training Center in Diamond Bar, California, Friday, June 8.

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a Lunch & Learn seminar at the SEMA Garage Training Center in Diamond Bar, California, Friday, June 8. During the seminar, attendees will learn how to leverage the power of social media.

Presenter Ryan Williams will lead his discussion on how to “Grow Your Influence.” Williams is the author of The Influencer Economy: How to Launch Your Idea, Share it With the World and Thrive in the Digital Age. An entrepreneur, writer and podcast host, he founded the Influencer Economy, a consulting group that helps brands and entrepreneurs develop and scale their platforms.

The Lunch & Learn event includes a networking lunch and an optional tour of the SEMA Garage. This event is open to YEN members and young executives under 40 who wish to get more involved with YEN.

Space is limited. RSVP now!

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Jenny Galvan

The Young Executives Network is hosting a meetup in conjunction with the Formula DRIFT Round 3: Road to the Championship competition at Road Atlanta.

SEMA’s Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in various sectors of the automotive industry. The meetup will be held in conjunction with the Formula DRIFT Round 3: Road to the Championship competition at Road Atlanta, Friday, May 11, from 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership and SEMA staff will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

YEN members who RSVP will receive a complimentary, single-day pass to attend the Formula DRIFT event on Friday.

For those who live in the Atlanta area or will be in town for the Formula DRIFT competition, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues. Appetizers and drinks will be served.

RSVP now.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.