By Amelia Zwecher

The SEMA Virtual Career Fair is a great opportunity for employers to take advantage of inexpensive branding and future talent pipeline development.

In less than one week, SEMA will host its inaugural virtual career fair, June 1, 2017, from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT). Nearly 500 job seekers and 25 employers are signed up to participate. As a refresher, some benefits for employers are:

• Lower recruiting costs by using SEMA’s online virtual solution to screen and recruit quality candidates.
• Interact in your own chat room with the option to conduct video interviews.
• Unlimited access to all registered candidates’ information, including exporting electronic résumés.
• Save time, travel and the number of staff required to participate in on-site events.
• Efficiently involve subject-matter experts and other decision makers in the recruiting process.
• Eliminate transportation and overhead costs associated with booth design and production.

This event is ideal for companies seeking to hire now or within 6–12 months. This event is a great opportunity for branding and building a solid pipeline so that your company maintains a strong “time to fill” metric that will decrease the costs associated with a vacant position.

Don’t miss out on this benefit offered by SEMA. Use the promo code “50off” to receive $50 off the $125 registration fee today! For more information, or to sign up for the pre-recorded virtual career fair webinar tutorial, contact manager of career services Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org.

By Amelia Zwecher

The SEMA Virtual Career Fair is a great opportunity for employers to take advantage of inexpensive branding and future talent pipeline development.

In less than one week, SEMA will host its inaugural virtual career fair, June 1, 2017, from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT). Nearly 500 job seekers and 25 employers are signed up to participate. As a refresher, some benefits for employers are:

• Lower recruiting costs by using SEMA’s online virtual solution to screen and recruit quality candidates.
• Interact in your own chat room with the option to conduct video interviews.
• Unlimited access to all registered candidates’ information, including exporting electronic résumés.
• Save time, travel and the number of staff required to participate in on-site events.
• Efficiently involve subject-matter experts and other decision makers in the recruiting process.
• Eliminate transportation and overhead costs associated with booth design and production.

This event is ideal for companies seeking to hire now or within 6–12 months. This event is a great opportunity for branding and building a solid pipeline so that your company maintains a strong “time to fill” metric that will decrease the costs associated with a vacant position.

Don’t miss out on this benefit offered by SEMA. Use the promo code “50off” to receive $50 off the $125 registration fee today! For more information, or to sign up for the pre-recorded virtual career fair webinar tutorial, contact manager of career services Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org.

By Amelia Zwecher

The SEMA Virtual Career Fair is a great opportunity for employers to take advantage of inexpensive branding and future talent pipeline development.

In less than one week, SEMA will host its inaugural virtual career fair, June 1, 2017, from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT). Nearly 500 job seekers and 25 employers are signed up to participate. As a refresher, some benefits for employers are:

• Lower recruiting costs by using SEMA’s online virtual solution to screen and recruit quality candidates.
• Interact in your own chat room with the option to conduct video interviews.
• Unlimited access to all registered candidates’ information, including exporting electronic résumés.
• Save time, travel and the number of staff required to participate in on-site events.
• Efficiently involve subject-matter experts and other decision makers in the recruiting process.
• Eliminate transportation and overhead costs associated with booth design and production.

This event is ideal for companies seeking to hire now or within 6–12 months. This event is a great opportunity for branding and building a solid pipeline so that your company maintains a strong “time to fill” metric that will decrease the costs associated with a vacant position.

Don’t miss out on this benefit offered by SEMA. Use the promo code “50off” to receive $50 off the $125 registration fee today! For more information, or to sign up for the pre-recorded virtual career fair webinar tutorial, contact manager of career services Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org.

By AJ Carney

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its next Town Hall Meeting in Seattle, where members and prospective members will gather at Competition Specialties, Tuesday, July 11, 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members’ business operations to better meet their needs.

For more information on the 2017 Town Hall Series or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.

By AJ Carney

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its next Town Hall Meeting in Seattle, where members and prospective members will gather at Competition Specialties, Tuesday, July 11, 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members’ business operations to better meet their needs.

For more information on the 2017 Town Hall Series or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger.

For the fifth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2017—whether they’re in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—SEMA News would like to hear from you.

It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They’re also the ones who have played major roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies—in areas that include marketing and product development—with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach and customer interaction.

They could be budding superstars at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that are sure to become big names in the future. What they’ll have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.

Winners will be chosen based on their business successes, contributions to their organizations, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2017 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2017.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger.

For the fifth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2017—whether they’re in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—SEMA News would like to hear from you.

It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They’re also the ones who have played major roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies—in areas that include marketing and product development—with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach and customer interaction.

They could be budding superstars at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that are sure to become big names in the future. What they’ll have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.

Winners will be chosen based on their business successes, contributions to their organizations, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2017 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2017.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger.

For the fifth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2017—whether they’re in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—SEMA News would like to hear from you.

It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They’re also the ones who have played major roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies—in areas that include marketing and product development—with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach and customer interaction.

They could be budding superstars at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that are sure to become big names in the future. What they’ll have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.

Winners will be chosen based on their business successes, contributions to their organizations, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2017 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2017.

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• SEMA Virtual Career Fair, June 1, 2017, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT)

• Jeep Heritage Expo, June 3, 2017, Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge Headquarters, Suwanee, Georgia

• HRIA General Membership Meeting, July 6, 2017, Goodguys PPG Nationals, Columbus, Ohio

• TORA General Membership Meeting, June 9, 2017, Ontario Truck & Jeep Fest, Ontario, California

• PRO General Membership Meeting, June 15, 2017, Detroit Metro Airport Marriott, Detroit

• SEMA Measuring Session, June 15, 2017, Mazda Technical Research Facility, Irvine, California

• Alex Xydias 95th Birthday Bash, June 17, 2017, Petersen Garage at Fairplex, Pomona, California

• SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, June 19–20, 2017, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, July 11, 2017, Competition Specialties, Auburn, Washington

• Collector Car Appreciation Day, July 14, 2017

• 2017 SEMA Export Fair, July 25–26, 2017, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California

• SEMA Installation Gala, July 28, 2017, Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center, Pomona, California

• HRIA General Membership Meeting, August 24, 2017, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, Pleasanton, California

• 2017 SEMA China Business Development Program, September 6–10, 2017, Shanghai, China

• Manufacturing Day, October 6, 2017

• 2017 SEMA Show, October 31–November 3, 2017, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

• 2017 PRI Trade Show, December 7–9, 2017, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By Jason Catullo

Circus Circus is among several Las Vegas hotels that are available for less than $150 per night.

Showgoers who have not yet secured rooms for the 2017 SEMA Show are encouraged to check out the hotel deals and options available on www.SEMAShow.com/travel. All hotel reservations made through the SEMA Show’s official housing partner, OnPeak, come with guaranteed low rates, no hidden fees and exclusive room blocks. 

The Travel & Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com features a real-time listing of the hotel deals and discounts available. Hotels can be searched and sorted by alphabetical order, rating, distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center or price. The following are hotels available for less than $150 per night.

• Circus Circus
• Excalibur
• Luxor
• Stratosphere

For an extra level of service and assurance, guests are identified as SEMA Showgoers, and the hotel staff is prepared to deliver a higher level of service and direct guests to Show-related programs, such as free shuttles.

Read more about the benefits of booking through the Show’s official housing provider.

For assistance with your reservations, call OnPeak at 866-611-8831 (for international callers, dial +1-312-527-7300), Monday–Friday, between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CDT). If you have an existing reservation, have your OnPeak Attendance/Group ID number handy.

Note: Attendees and exhibitors should be vigilant if approached by companies or services other than OnPeak that imply or claim to be an official housing provider of the SEMA Show. Management is aware of other housing companies and travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you or your company to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts.

Reservations made through an agency other than OnPeak are at your own risk. Exhibitors and attendees contacted by another housing company trying to sell hotel rooms should notify SEMA Show Management at 909-396-0289.

Companies that are not affiliated with the SEMA Show include:

• Book My Rooms LLC
• Convention Housing Management
• Convention Expo Travel
• Elite Corporate Planners
• Exhibition Housing Services
• Expo Housing
• Global Housing Management (GHM Travel)
• HDMC Group
• IEP Group
• International Events
• Le Company LLC
• TradeShow Housing
• WholesaleTravelPlanners