By Amelia Zwecher

The SEMA Career Center’s goal is to continue to help enhance business’ recruitment efforts so they can find top talent in the automotive industry.

In addition to the recruitment tips periodically found in SEMA eNews, watch for a monthly listing of five career fairs focused specifically on the automotive aftermarket industry. The SEMA Career Center’s goal is to continue to help enhance business’ recruitment efforts so they can find top talent in the automotive industry. The SEMA Career Center serves as a resource to help lessen the burden of researching new recruiting ideas and initiatives.

Notable Upcoming Events:

Georgia Tech Virtual Career Fair

Event Date: July 12, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EDT)
City, State: online/virtual (log on from anywhere globally).

WyoTech Career Fair

Event Date: August 24, 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (EDT)
City, State: Blairsville, Pennsylvania

Virginia Tech Engineering Expo

Event Date: September 12–13, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EDT)
City, State: Blacksburg, Virginia
Note: Special discounted pricing if booked through SEMA (contact Amelia Zwecher at 909-378-4859 or ameliaz@sema.org for more information). There will be 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 280 premier companies in attendance.

2017 Cars, Careers, & Celebrities Expo

Event Date: September 15, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CDT)
City, State: Joliet, Illinois
Note: Hosted by Collision Repair Education Foundation.

Lincoln Tech Career Fair

Event Date: September 20, 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. (EDT)
City, State: Indianapolis, Indiana

*Not hiring right now? Remember—these events offer a great opportunity for bringing awareness to your company and to the automotive aftermarket industry.

SEMA Career Services Manager Amelia Zwecher, PhD, PHR, will offer step-by-step guidance for registering for the career fair. For more information, contact her at ameliaz@sema.org.

Complete this form to receive specific event information relevant to your company’s needs.

By Amelia Zwecher

The SEMA Career Center’s goal is to continue to help enhance business’ recruitment efforts so they can find top talent in the automotive industry.

In addition to the recruitment tips periodically found in SEMA eNews, watch for a monthly listing of five career fairs focused specifically on the automotive aftermarket industry. The SEMA Career Center’s goal is to continue to help enhance business’ recruitment efforts so they can find top talent in the automotive industry. The SEMA Career Center serves as a resource to help lessen the burden of researching new recruiting ideas and initiatives.

Notable Upcoming Events:

Georgia Tech Virtual Career Fair

Event Date: July 12, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EDT)
City, State: online/virtual (log on from anywhere globally).

WyoTech Career Fair

Event Date: August 24, 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (EDT)
City, State: Blairsville, Pennsylvania

Virginia Tech Engineering Expo

Event Date: September 12–13, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EDT)
City, State: Blacksburg, Virginia
Note: Special discounted pricing if booked through SEMA (contact Amelia Zwecher at 909-378-4859 or ameliaz@sema.org for more information). There will be 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 280 premier companies in attendance.

2017 Cars, Careers, & Celebrities Expo

Event Date: September 15, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CDT)
City, State: Joliet, Illinois
Note: Hosted by Collision Repair Education Foundation.

Lincoln Tech Career Fair

Event Date: September 20, 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. (EDT)
City, State: Indianapolis, Indiana

*Not hiring right now? Remember—these events offer a great opportunity for bringing awareness to your company and to the automotive aftermarket industry.

SEMA Career Services Manager Amelia Zwecher, PhD, PHR, will offer step-by-step guidance for registering for the career fair. For more information, contact her at ameliaz@sema.org.

Complete this form to receive specific event information relevant to your company’s needs.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.

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The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.

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By Jason Catullo

WeatherTech was named the 2016 SEMA Manufacturer of the Year and was recognized on stage at the 2016 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious industry awards: Manufacturer of the Year, Person of the Year, Representative Agency of the Year, Warehouse Distributor of the Year and GEN-III Innovator of the Year. All SEMA members are invited to nominate individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market.

The winners will be honored and celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2017 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 2, during the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Nominate Now!

• Manufacturer of the Year
• Person of the Year
• Rep Agency of the Year
• Warehouse Distributor of the Year
• GEN-III Innovator of the Year

The SEMA awards website provides photos from previous banquets and information regarding the rich history of award winners, award criteria and how to nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.

By Jason Catullo

WeatherTech was named the 2016 SEMA Manufacturer of the Year and was recognized on stage at the 2016 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious industry awards: Manufacturer of the Year, Person of the Year, Representative Agency of the Year, Warehouse Distributor of the Year and GEN-III Innovator of the Year. All SEMA members are invited to nominate individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market.

The winners will be honored and celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2017 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 2, during the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Nominate Now!

• Manufacturer of the Year
• Person of the Year
• Rep Agency of the Year
• Warehouse Distributor of the Year
• GEN-III Innovator of the Year

The SEMA awards website provides photos from previous banquets and information regarding the rich history of award winners, award criteria and how to nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.

By Linda Spencer

The International Happy Hour provides an opportunity to network with international buyers, distributors and media at the close of the Show day.

The SEMA International Happy Hour is an event open exclusively to exhibitors to meet with top international buyers and global media. Attendance at the November 1 event is complimentary for exhibitors, but registration is required. The link to register is below.

• “We Export” sign: Let international buyers know that you are interested in doing business with them by using this complimentary multilingual sign.
• International Happy Hour (IHH): Wednesday, November 1, from 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Upper North Hall, Room N255. The 2016 International Happy Hour will be the largest annual international specialty-equipment trade gathering. Network with international buyers, distributors and media at the close of the Show day. More than 1,000 companies are expected to attend this year’s networking party. Exhibitors: register now for free!
• International Roundtables: Monday, October 30, Upper North Hall, Room N259. Attend roundtable discussions with top international buyers from emerging markets in the Middle East (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), Australia (12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.) and China (3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.) who will speak about the opportunities and challenges U.S. manufacturers face in doing business in their home markets.
• Do you create products with interna­tional applications? Don’t forget sig­nage in your booth highlighting any product applications that would fit vehicles that may not be found in the United States. For exam­ple, if you created products for global vehicles popularly customized abroad but not sold in the United States—such as the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger T6, Mitsubishi L200 or UAZ Hunter—be sure to let visitors to your booth know.
• Center for International Commerce (CIC): Located in LVCC room N255, the CIC offers complimentary pri­vate meeting space and interpreters to facilitate meetings between exhibitors and international buyers. A team of interpreters will be on hand to assist in bilingual communication in key languages, such as German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese. All international buyers and exhibitors are welcome to use these export-oriented services

By Linda Spencer

The International Happy Hour provides an opportunity to network with international buyers, distributors and media at the close of the Show day.

The SEMA International Happy Hour is an event open exclusively to exhibitors to meet with top international buyers and global media. Attendance at the November 1 event is complimentary for exhibitors, but registration is required. The link to register is below.

• “We Export” sign: Let international buyers know that you are interested in doing business with them by using this complimentary multilingual sign.
• International Happy Hour (IHH): Wednesday, November 1, from 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Upper North Hall, Room N255. The 2016 International Happy Hour will be the largest annual international specialty-equipment trade gathering. Network with international buyers, distributors and media at the close of the Show day. More than 1,000 companies are expected to attend this year’s networking party. Exhibitors: register now for free!
• International Roundtables: Monday, October 30, Upper North Hall, Room N259. Attend roundtable discussions with top international buyers from emerging markets in the Middle East (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), Australia (12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.) and China (3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.) who will speak about the opportunities and challenges U.S. manufacturers face in doing business in their home markets.
• Do you create products with interna­tional applications? Don’t forget sig­nage in your booth highlighting any product applications that would fit vehicles that may not be found in the United States. For exam­ple, if you created products for global vehicles popularly customized abroad but not sold in the United States—such as the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger T6, Mitsubishi L200 or UAZ Hunter—be sure to let visitors to your booth know.
• Center for International Commerce (CIC): Located in LVCC room N255, the CIC offers complimentary pri­vate meeting space and interpreters to facilitate meetings between exhibitors and international buyers. A team of interpreters will be on hand to assist in bilingual communication in key languages, such as German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese. All international buyers and exhibitors are welcome to use these export-oriented services

By Linda Spencer

The International Happy Hour provides an opportunity to network with international buyers, distributors and media at the close of the Show day.

The SEMA International Happy Hour is an event open exclusively to exhibitors to meet with top international buyers and global media. Attendance at the November 1 event is complimentary for exhibitors, but registration is required. The link to register is below.

• “We Export” sign: Let international buyers know that you are interested in doing business with them by using this complimentary multilingual sign.
• International Happy Hour (IHH): Wednesday, November 1, from 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Upper North Hall, Room N255. The 2016 International Happy Hour will be the largest annual international specialty-equipment trade gathering. Network with international buyers, distributors and media at the close of the Show day. More than 1,000 companies are expected to attend this year’s networking party. Exhibitors: register now for free!
• International Roundtables: Monday, October 30, Upper North Hall, Room N259. Attend roundtable discussions with top international buyers from emerging markets in the Middle East (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), Australia (12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.) and China (3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.) who will speak about the opportunities and challenges U.S. manufacturers face in doing business in their home markets.
• Do you create products with interna­tional applications? Don’t forget sig­nage in your booth highlighting any product applications that would fit vehicles that may not be found in the United States. For exam­ple, if you created products for global vehicles popularly customized abroad but not sold in the United States—such as the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger T6, Mitsubishi L200 or UAZ Hunter—be sure to let visitors to your booth know.
• Center for International Commerce (CIC): Located in LVCC room N255, the CIC offers complimentary pri­vate meeting space and interpreters to facilitate meetings between exhibitors and international buyers. A team of interpreters will be on hand to assist in bilingual communication in key languages, such as German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese. All international buyers and exhibitors are welcome to use these export-oriented services

By Linda Spencer

Engine, interior and exterior products for musclecars and off-road vehicles are especially sought by consumers throughout the large Chinese market.

The 2017 SEMA China Business Development Program, to be held September 6–10 2017, in Shanghai, is a low-cost, turnkey program that brings together SEMA-member manufacturers and buyers from throughout China. Engine, interior and exterior products for musclecars and off-road vehicles are especially sought by consumers throughout the large Chinese market.

For one low cost, the China trip includes the following:

• Exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai to meet one-on-one with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Four-night hotel stay, meals, interpreters, a turnkey booth and the chance to measure hard-to-obtain, accessory-friendly vehicles not sold in the United States or Canada.
• For a limited time, free booth graphics are available, courtesy of Freeman.
• Pre-event promotion of your brand to Chinese buyers now through SEMA buyer outreach.
• Visit top retailers, wholesalers and installers of specialty-automotive products.
• Get in on the ground level at what is likely to be one of the largest consumer markets for specialty products.
• Gain insight into the growing specialty market for 1.3 billion Chinese consumers. Learn what sells, what’s in demand and for which applications through networking opportunities with retailers, wholesalers and local media.

U.S. government support is available for qualified companies.

Register now!

Read this SEMA News article for more information regarding SEMA’s China Business Development Program.  

For more information, contact lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.