By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law. Under the bill, the newly exempted motor vehicles (model years seven and eight) would be subject to an annual smog abatement fee of $25. If enacted into law, the extended exemption would become effective on January 1, 2019. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law. Under the bill, the newly exempted motor vehicles (model years seven and eight) would be subject to an annual smog abatement fee of $25. If enacted into law, the extended exemption would become effective on January 1, 2019. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest.

As the No. 1 destination for attendees at the 2017 SEMA Show, the New Products Showcase will feature expanded operating hours, a buyer happy hour and enhancements to make it easier than ever for buyers and media to visit. Located along the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, the New Products Showcase will be open to Showgoers Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and will include a New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

“The New Products Showcase is an essential part of the SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Thousands of buyers and media visit the Showcase to discover leading trends, and participating exhibitors rely on it as a tool to generate awareness of their products and brand. Even beyond the brand awareness, we’ve seen a direct correlation between buyer visits to a booth and exhibitors that have products in the Showcase.”

Buyers and media will be able to visit the New Products Showcase when it opens at 8:00 a.m., then hit the Show floor immediately when it opens at 9:00 a.m. each day of the Show. While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest. Details for the products scanned will be provided to attendees when they return the scanner, complete with company name, booth location and more.

Another option for maximizing one’s visit to the New Products Showcase is to attend the New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. Complimentary beer and popcorn will be available to buyers and media from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., and visitors will also be able to use the scanning devices during this time.

The New Products Showcase is expected to include nearly 2,000 product entries, and all exhibitors qualify to submit one entry at no cost. There is also a featured products category for exhibitors to enter products that may not meet the qualifications for a new product. Entry forms and details can be found at www.SEMAShow.com or contact sales@sema.org, 909-396-0289.

By SEMA Editors

While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest.

As the No. 1 destination for attendees at the 2017 SEMA Show, the New Products Showcase will feature expanded operating hours, a buyer happy hour and enhancements to make it easier than ever for buyers and media to visit. Located along the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, the New Products Showcase will be open to Showgoers Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and will include a New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

“The New Products Showcase is an essential part of the SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Thousands of buyers and media visit the Showcase to discover leading trends, and participating exhibitors rely on it as a tool to generate awareness of their products and brand. Even beyond the brand awareness, we’ve seen a direct correlation between buyer visits to a booth and exhibitors that have products in the Showcase.”

Buyers and media will be able to visit the New Products Showcase when it opens at 8:00 a.m., then hit the Show floor immediately when it opens at 9:00 a.m. each day of the Show. While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest. Details for the products scanned will be provided to attendees when they return the scanner, complete with company name, booth location and more.

Another option for maximizing one’s visit to the New Products Showcase is to attend the New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. Complimentary beer and popcorn will be available to buyers and media from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., and visitors will also be able to use the scanning devices during this time.

The New Products Showcase is expected to include nearly 2,000 product entries, and all exhibitors qualify to submit one entry at no cost. There is also a featured products category for exhibitors to enter products that may not meet the qualifications for a new product. Entry forms and details can be found at www.SEMAShow.com or contact sales@sema.org, 909-396-0289.

By SEMA Editors

While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest.

As the No. 1 destination for attendees at the 2017 SEMA Show, the New Products Showcase will feature expanded operating hours, a buyer happy hour and enhancements to make it easier than ever for buyers and media to visit. Located along the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, the New Products Showcase will be open to Showgoers Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and will include a New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

“The New Products Showcase is an essential part of the SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Thousands of buyers and media visit the Showcase to discover leading trends, and participating exhibitors rely on it as a tool to generate awareness of their products and brand. Even beyond the brand awareness, we’ve seen a direct correlation between buyer visits to a booth and exhibitors that have products in the Showcase.”

Buyers and media will be able to visit the New Products Showcase when it opens at 8:00 a.m., then hit the Show floor immediately when it opens at 9:00 a.m. each day of the Show. While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest. Details for the products scanned will be provided to attendees when they return the scanner, complete with company name, booth location and more.

Another option for maximizing one’s visit to the New Products Showcase is to attend the New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. Complimentary beer and popcorn will be available to buyers and media from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., and visitors will also be able to use the scanning devices during this time.

The New Products Showcase is expected to include nearly 2,000 product entries, and all exhibitors qualify to submit one entry at no cost. There is also a featured products category for exhibitors to enter products that may not meet the qualifications for a new product. Entry forms and details can be found at www.SEMAShow.com or contact sales@sema.org, 909-396-0289.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Show mobile app is available at no cost at app stores and www.SEMAShow.com/app.

Plan and create personalized schedules for the 2017 SEMA Show by using the event’s official mobile app. Available at no cost at app stores and www.SEMAShow.com/app, the app’s updated design features a suite of tools that make on-site navigation and agenda creation quick and simple. In addition to confirming appointments, scheduling meetings and mapping out exhibitors, the app includes push notifications regarding special attractions to keep you connected with on-site Show action.

Here are the three must-use features of the app recommended by Show management:

1. Plan Your Show. The Show App can be used to create a schedule of Show events, to build a list of exhibitors to visit, and to plan which educational sessions to attend based on interest. Throughout Show week, you’ll stay current by tracking the events, exhibitors and sessions you’ve attended and what’s next on your personalized schedule. For Showgoers already taking advantage of the My Show Planner feature at www.SEMAShow.com/floorplan, your information can be synced with the app to upload your already created agenda.

2. Locate on the Go. Locating exhibitors while on the Show floor is easier with enhanced search features that allow you to find companies by name, product category and keywords. Once located, companies can be added to your “favorites” list and each exhibitor’s booth number and display will be highlighted on the map so you can quickly head from one appointment to the next.

3. Stay Informed. The SEMA Show App includes links to the Show’s essential info—a list of Show hours, details on ground transportation, maps of the Show grounds and halls, a list of special events with times and locations, a schedule of daily celebrity appearances and feeds from the official SEMA Show social media accounts.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com/app to download the SEMA Show App. Visit www.SEMAShow.com for complete information and to register for the 2017 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Show mobile app is available at no cost at app stores and www.SEMAShow.com/app.

Plan and create personalized schedules for the 2017 SEMA Show by using the event’s official mobile app. Available at no cost at app stores and www.SEMAShow.com/app, the app’s updated design features a suite of tools that make on-site navigation and agenda creation quick and simple. In addition to confirming appointments, scheduling meetings and mapping out exhibitors, the app includes push notifications regarding special attractions to keep you connected with on-site Show action.

Here are the three must-use features of the app recommended by Show management:

1. Plan Your Show. The Show App can be used to create a schedule of Show events, to build a list of exhibitors to visit, and to plan which educational sessions to attend based on interest. Throughout Show week, you’ll stay current by tracking the events, exhibitors and sessions you’ve attended and what’s next on your personalized schedule. For Showgoers already taking advantage of the My Show Planner feature at www.SEMAShow.com/floorplan, your information can be synced with the app to upload your already created agenda.

2. Locate on the Go. Locating exhibitors while on the Show floor is easier with enhanced search features that allow you to find companies by name, product category and keywords. Once located, companies can be added to your “favorites” list and each exhibitor’s booth number and display will be highlighted on the map so you can quickly head from one appointment to the next.

3. Stay Informed. The SEMA Show App includes links to the Show’s essential info—a list of Show hours, details on ground transportation, maps of the Show grounds and halls, a list of special events with times and locations, a schedule of daily celebrity appearances and feeds from the official SEMA Show social media accounts.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com/app to download the SEMA Show App. Visit www.SEMAShow.com for complete information and to register for the 2017 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Show mobile app is available at no cost at app stores and www.SEMAShow.com/app.

Plan and create personalized schedules for the 2017 SEMA Show by using the event’s official mobile app. Available at no cost at app stores and www.SEMAShow.com/app, the app’s updated design features a suite of tools that make on-site navigation and agenda creation quick and simple. In addition to confirming appointments, scheduling meetings and mapping out exhibitors, the app includes push notifications regarding special attractions to keep you connected with on-site Show action.

Here are the three must-use features of the app recommended by Show management:

1. Plan Your Show. The Show App can be used to create a schedule of Show events, to build a list of exhibitors to visit, and to plan which educational sessions to attend based on interest. Throughout Show week, you’ll stay current by tracking the events, exhibitors and sessions you’ve attended and what’s next on your personalized schedule. For Showgoers already taking advantage of the My Show Planner feature at www.SEMAShow.com/floorplan, your information can be synced with the app to upload your already created agenda.

2. Locate on the Go. Locating exhibitors while on the Show floor is easier with enhanced search features that allow you to find companies by name, product category and keywords. Once located, companies can be added to your “favorites” list and each exhibitor’s booth number and display will be highlighted on the map so you can quickly head from one appointment to the next.

3. Stay Informed. The SEMA Show App includes links to the Show’s essential info—a list of Show hours, details on ground transportation, maps of the Show grounds and halls, a list of special events with times and locations, a schedule of daily celebrity appearances and feeds from the official SEMA Show social media accounts.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com/app to download the SEMA Show App. Visit www.SEMAShow.com for complete information and to register for the 2017 SEMA Show.

By Katie Carson

The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting its quarterly general membership call, Wednesday, September 27, at 3:00 p.m. (EDT). This is a great way to learn more about YEN and all of the programs, events and volunteer opportunities the network has to offer. Membership will discuss the numerous events YEN has to offer, including the SEMA Launch Pad competition, regional networking events, the SEMA Show YEN Reception and more. No prior experience or call participation is necessary to join the conversation and become more involved.  

RSVP to receive the teleconference number and calendar invite.

Stay in touch with YEN by joining the conversation on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Have colleagues under the age of 40 working for a SEMA-member company? Invite them to join YEN. It’s easy and free.

Questions? Contact:

• YEN MRP Task Force Chair: Tim Kawasaki
• YEN Chair: Rory Connell
• SEMA Staff: Kristen Fregoso

By Katie Carson

The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting its quarterly general membership call, Wednesday, September 27, at 3:00 p.m. (EDT). This is a great way to learn more about YEN and all of the programs, events and volunteer opportunities the network has to offer. Membership will discuss the numerous events YEN has to offer, including the SEMA Launch Pad competition, regional networking events, the SEMA Show YEN Reception and more. No prior experience or call participation is necessary to join the conversation and become more involved.  

RSVP to receive the teleconference number and calendar invite.

Stay in touch with YEN by joining the conversation on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Have colleagues under the age of 40 working for a SEMA-member company? Invite them to join YEN. It’s easy and free.

Questions? Contact:

• YEN MRP Task Force Chair: Tim Kawasaki
• YEN Chair: Rory Connell
• SEMA Staff: Kristen Fregoso