By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

On Tuesday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m., SEMA PAC will host an exclusive reception at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

Your support for the RPM Act before the end of the year is critical. During the 2016 SEMA Show, you can stand up for your right to race by supporting SEMA’s Political Action Committee (SEMA PAC) and the lawmakers who support you.

On Tuesday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m., SEMA PAC will host a reception at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (Crown Room). Open to SEMA members who contribute $40 to SEMA PAC, the event will feature:

• An open bar and premium catering.
• Door prizes, including a 55-in. HDTV & Apple iPad.
• Celebrity appearances.
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders, including SEMA Chairman Doug Evans.
• RPM Act support station.

During the week of the SEMA Show, attendees may also take a stand by stopping by the SEMA PAC booth at N243 to urge their members of Congress to support the RPM Act.

For more information, or to RSVP, contact SEMA PAC & Congressional Relations Director Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Chip Foose will talk about growing a business, finding and leveraging resources to drive success and lessons he learned along the way.

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and Capital One Spark Business will host a special 2016 SEMA Show event, Tuesday, November 1, from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., in the North Hall, Upper Level, Room N258. This exclusive event will be a conversation, entitled “A Business Fueled by Passion—Talking Shop with Chip Foose.”

During the session, legendary automotive designer and entrepreneur Chip Foose will talk about growing a business, finding and leveraging resources to drive success and lessons he learned along the way. Foose will be joined onstage by Buck Stinson, head of Small Business Credit Card at Capital One.

To attend this exclusive event and interact first-hand with Foose:

• Register yourself to pre-qualify for a ticket.
• Be one of the first 150 people on the pre-qualification list to show up to the SCRS booth at the 2016 SEMA Show (North Hall, booth #11173), on opening day, Tuesday, November 1, between 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

There is no charge to attend this event; however, it will be limited to 300 participants. Tickets will be provided on a first-come, first served basis, and are limited to one per individual.

For those who do not receive a VIP pass, the panel will be live-streamed. Follow @CapitalOne on Periscope to learn from Foose about creative ways to maximize business potential and accelerate growth.

By SEMA Editors

Chip Foose will talk about growing a business, finding and leveraging resources to drive success and lessons he learned along the way.

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and Capital One Spark Business will host a special 2016 SEMA Show event, Tuesday, November 1, from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., in the North Hall, Upper Level, Room N258. This exclusive event will be a conversation, entitled “A Business Fueled by Passion—Talking Shop with Chip Foose.”

During the session, legendary automotive designer and entrepreneur Chip Foose will talk about growing a business, finding and leveraging resources to drive success and lessons he learned along the way. Foose will be joined onstage by Buck Stinson, head of Small Business Credit Card at Capital One.

To attend this exclusive event and interact first-hand with Foose:

• Register yourself to pre-qualify for a ticket.
• Be one of the first 150 people on the pre-qualification list to show up to the SCRS booth at the 2016 SEMA Show (North Hall, booth #11173), on opening day, Tuesday, November 1, between 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

There is no charge to attend this event; however, it will be limited to 300 participants. Tickets will be provided on a first-come, first served basis, and are limited to one per individual.

For those who do not receive a VIP pass, the panel will be live-streamed. Follow @CapitalOne on Periscope to learn from Foose about creative ways to maximize business potential and accelerate growth.

By SEMA Editors

Chip Foose will talk about growing a business, finding and leveraging resources to drive success and lessons he learned along the way.

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and Capital One Spark Business will host a special 2016 SEMA Show event, Tuesday, November 1, from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., in the North Hall, Upper Level, Room N258. This exclusive event will be a conversation, entitled “A Business Fueled by Passion—Talking Shop with Chip Foose.”

During the session, legendary automotive designer and entrepreneur Chip Foose will talk about growing a business, finding and leveraging resources to drive success and lessons he learned along the way. Foose will be joined onstage by Buck Stinson, head of Small Business Credit Card at Capital One.

To attend this exclusive event and interact first-hand with Foose:

• Register yourself to pre-qualify for a ticket.
• Be one of the first 150 people on the pre-qualification list to show up to the SCRS booth at the 2016 SEMA Show (North Hall, booth #11173), on opening day, Tuesday, November 1, between 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

There is no charge to attend this event; however, it will be limited to 300 participants. Tickets will be provided on a first-come, first served basis, and are limited to one per individual.

For those who do not receive a VIP pass, the panel will be live-streamed. Follow @CapitalOne on Periscope to learn from Foose about creative ways to maximize business potential and accelerate growth.

By SEMA Editors

On Thursday, November 3, from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., MSNBC's “Your Business” will shoot on-camera interviews with small-business owners at the 2016 SEMA Show.

The program airs weekly on MSNBC and focuses on America’s small-business entrepreneurs. Producers are seeking interviews for several segments. Click here for more details or to sign up.

By SEMA Editors

On Thursday, November 3, from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., MSNBC's “Your Business” will shoot on-camera interviews with small-business owners at the 2016 SEMA Show.

The program airs weekly on MSNBC and focuses on America’s small-business entrepreneurs. Producers are seeking interviews for several segments. Click here for more details or to sign up.

By SEMA Editors

In case you missed it, tune in to the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special—a one-hour program re-airing Saturday, October 22, at 1:00 p.m. (PDT), and Sunday, October 23, at 10:00 a.m., on the Velocity Network. Featuring the world’s most elite builders whose vehicles were on display at last year’s SEMA Show, the competition and TV special goes behind the scenes of the coveted trade-only event. Hosted by “Overhaulin’s” Adrienne Janic and Chris Jacobs, the program showcases the talent and craftsmanship of some of the best customizers in the country.

The Battle of the Builders is open exclusively to SEMA Show builders. The program debuted in 2014 and will take place at the upcoming 2016 SEMA Show. Details about this year’s competition are available at www.SEMAShow.com/botb.

By SEMA Editors

In case you missed it, tune in to the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special—a one-hour program re-airing Saturday, October 22, at 1:00 p.m. (PDT), and Sunday, October 23, at 10:00 a.m., on the Velocity Network. Featuring the world’s most elite builders whose vehicles were on display at last year’s SEMA Show, the competition and TV special goes behind the scenes of the coveted trade-only event. Hosted by “Overhaulin’s” Adrienne Janic and Chris Jacobs, the program showcases the talent and craftsmanship of some of the best customizers in the country.

The Battle of the Builders is open exclusively to SEMA Show builders. The program debuted in 2014 and will take place at the upcoming 2016 SEMA Show. Details about this year’s competition are available at www.SEMAShow.com/botb.

By SEMA Editors

In case you missed it, tune in to the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special—a one-hour program re-airing Saturday, October 22, at 1:00 p.m. (PDT), and Sunday, October 23, at 10:00 a.m., on the Velocity Network. Featuring the world’s most elite builders whose vehicles were on display at last year’s SEMA Show, the competition and TV special goes behind the scenes of the coveted trade-only event. Hosted by “Overhaulin’s” Adrienne Janic and Chris Jacobs, the program showcases the talent and craftsmanship of some of the best customizers in the country.

The Battle of the Builders is open exclusively to SEMA Show builders. The program debuted in 2014 and will take place at the upcoming 2016 SEMA Show. Details about this year’s competition are available at www.SEMAShow.com/botb.

By SEMA Editors

In case you missed it, tune in to the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders TV special—a one-hour program re-airing Saturday, October 22, at 1:00 p.m. (PDT), and Sunday, October 23, at 10:00 a.m., on the Velocity Network. Featuring the world’s most elite builders whose vehicles were on display at last year’s SEMA Show, the competition and TV special goes behind the scenes of the coveted trade-only event. Hosted by “Overhaulin’s” Adrienne Janic and Chris Jacobs, the program showcases the talent and craftsmanship of some of the best customizers in the country.

The Battle of the Builders is open exclusively to SEMA Show builders. The program debuted in 2014 and will take place at the upcoming 2016 SEMA Show. Details about this year’s competition are available at www.SEMAShow.com/botb.