By Becca Butler

The Priority Booth Space Selection Process begins May 4 and will continue for three weeks.

SEMA Show exhibitors are strongly urged to review emails that were sent today (April 30) filled with important instructions about the upcoming Priority Booth Space Selection Process. Sent to the primary contact at all exhibiting companies who applied for space before the April 6 deadline, the emails include:

• Your selection date/time
• Phone number where you can be reached during your timeframe
• Confirmation of your requested exhibit space
• Detailed information on how the process works
• What you will need to do prior to selecting your booth.

The Priority Booth Space Selection Process begins May 4 and will continue for three weeks, during which time the floorplan will be updated regularly and can be viewed online.

Exhibitors are encouraged to verify that they have the necessary computer and technical programs to view the online floorplan before they select their space, mark their calendars with their assigned date/time and become familiar with the entire three-week process.

Exhibitors who do not receive their email by Friday, May 1, or who have questions about the process should contact sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289. Companies interested in exhibiting at the 2015 SEMA Show can still reserve space online.

By Becca Butler

The Priority Booth Space Selection Process begins May 4 and will continue for three weeks.

SEMA Show exhibitors are strongly urged to review emails that were sent today (April 30) filled with important instructions about the upcoming Priority Booth Space Selection Process. Sent to the primary contact at all exhibiting companies who applied for space before the April 6 deadline, the emails include:

• Your selection date/time
• Phone number where you can be reached during your timeframe
• Confirmation of your requested exhibit space
• Detailed information on how the process works
• What you will need to do prior to selecting your booth.

The Priority Booth Space Selection Process begins May 4 and will continue for three weeks, during which time the floorplan will be updated regularly and can be viewed online.

Exhibitors are encouraged to verify that they have the necessary computer and technical programs to view the online floorplan before they select their space, mark their calendars with their assigned date/time and become familiar with the entire three-week process.

Exhibitors who do not receive their email by Friday, May 1, or who have questions about the process should contact sales@sema.org or 909-396-0289. Companies interested in exhibiting at the 2015 SEMA Show can still reserve space online.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	Legislation to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars was pending on the floor of the Senate when the legislature adjourned for the year.

Legislation to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars was pending on the floor of the Senate when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill had previously been approved by the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee and is eligible to be considered again in 2016. An identical House bill is also eligible. Under the bills, all vehicles three years old and newer would be excused regardless of mileage. Current law only exempts new motor vehicles being registered for the first time or one year from initial registration.

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 was pending on the floor of the Senate when the legislature adjourned for the year.

Legislation to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars was pending on the floor of the Senate when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill had previously been approved by the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee and is eligible to be considered again in 2016. An identical House bill is also eligible. Under the bills, all vehicles three years old and newer would be excused regardless of mileage. Current law only exempts new motor vehicles being registered for the first time or one year from initial registration.

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 was pending on the floor of the Senate when the legislature adjourned for the year.

Legislation to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars was pending on the floor of the Senate when the legislature adjourned for the year. The bill had previously been approved by the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee and is eligible to be considered again in 2016. An identical House bill is also eligible. Under the bills, all vehicles three years old and newer would be excused regardless of mileage. Current law only exempts new motor vehicles being registered for the first time or one year from initial registration.

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

While search-engine optimization (SEO)—the art of optimizing a web property for the highest possible search-engine returns—is not dead, the antics of those looking to game the system pretty much are.

The reason: During the past few years, Google has gone out of its way to aggressively thwart practitioners of “black hat” SEO techniques, to the point where their tricks and ruses have been mostly neutralized.

While search-engine optimization (SEO)—the art of optimizing a web property for the highest possible search-engine returns—is not dead, the antics of those looking to game the system pretty much are.

The reason: During the past few years, Google has gone out of its way to aggressively thwart practitioners of “black hat” SEO techniques, to the point where their tricks and ruses have been mostly neutralized.

Gene Zelek of Freeborn & Price discusses the challenges of maintaining a resale price or MAP policy.

Several of the speakers featured in SEMA Biz Tips conduct educational sessions at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The SEMA Show education program typically includes more than five dozen sessions. Topics will focus on industry trends, technologies, and opportunities, while also addressing basic business practices such as customer service, accounting, marketing and social media.

The 2015 Education Schedule will be made available online in early May. In the meantime, contact SEMA's Education Director, Zane Clark with any questions or suggested topics.

Gene Zelek of Freeborn & Price discusses the challenges of maintaining a resale price or MAP policy.

Several of the speakers featured in SEMA Biz Tips conduct educational sessions at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The SEMA Show education program typically includes more than five dozen sessions. Topics will focus on industry trends, technologies, and opportunities, while also addressing basic business practices such as customer service, accounting, marketing and social media.

The 2015 Education Schedule will be made available online in early May. In the meantime, contact SEMA's Education Director, Zane Clark with any questions or suggested topics.

Gene Zelek of Freeborn & Price discusses the challenges of maintaining a resale price or MAP policy.

Several of the speakers featured in SEMA Biz Tips conduct educational sessions at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The SEMA Show education program typically includes more than five dozen sessions. Topics will focus on industry trends, technologies, and opportunities, while also addressing basic business practices such as customer service, accounting, marketing and social media.

The 2015 Education Schedule will be made available online in early May. In the meantime, contact SEMA's Education Director, Zane Clark with any questions or suggested topics.