61 Days Until the 2019 SEMA Show—Key Exhibitor Deadlines and Updates
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 09:13

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show
With just nine weeks until the 2019 SEMA Show kicks off, exhibitors should use the Exhibitor Services Manual to stay on top of their deadlines.

The 2019 SEMA Show is about nine weeks away. Here’s a rundown of key deadlines, including early-bird and advance rates available for several booth services, as well as checklists to keep you on track and on budget.

Complete Deadlines Checklist - Take advantage of Early-bird rates—order before the deadlines!

The Deadlines Checklist provides a breakdown of all of the deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and much more.

Budget Checklist – Double check your Show prep.

The budget checklist form allows you to keep track of all your costs and ensures that you are adequately prepared for your experience at the SEMA Show. 

Enter the New Products Showcase – Reach out to more business.

The SEMA Show New Products Showcase puts the spotlight on new and signature products from exhibitors representing the segments of the specialty-equipment industry.

The New Products Showcase features a Promo Package, which is offered to exhibitors through the new products entry form as an optional upgrade. This is a great opportunity for exhibitors to add value and additional exposure to their presence in the New Products Showcase—the SEMA Show’s No. 1 buyer and media destination.

The cost is $499 per product and includes the following:

  • Company logo carpet ad (2x2 ft.) in the New Products Showcase.
  • A meter panel listing at the New Products Showcase entrance.
  • Enhanced product listing in the January 2020 issue of SEMA News.
  • Bonus: Those who purchase this promotion package by September 5 will be included in the Spotlight Product Listing section in the November 2019 issue of SEMA News.

The New Products Showcase area serves as an extra avenue for exhibitors to reach new customers, and remains enormously popular with buyers and media seeking the latest product advancements and innovations. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed, featured in SEMA News and hosted on the SEMA website, www.SEMAphotos.com. The images are also promoted to the media and used for the product information available to buyers at the Show.

The first entry in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product category if received by Friday, October 11, and $150 thereafter. Entries submitted on-site will be accepted on a space-available basis.

Encore
Encore at Wynn is among several hotels in the SEMA Show block located within one mile from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Reserve Hotel Rooms – Lock-in your guaranteed low rate.

Exhibitors who have not yet secured hotels for the 2019 SEMA Show can take advantage of the guaranteed low rates offered at www.SEMAShow.com/travel. SEMA Show management works with one official hotel provider, OnPeak, to ensure that all Showgoers receive guaranteed low rates and an extra level of service.

There are still several properties available that accommodate the style and budget of all business types making the trip to Vegas for the Show. Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel to book rooms now—space is limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.

SEMA Show management encourages exhibitors, attendees and media to be vigilant if approached by any company or service other than OnPeak that claims to be a housing provider for the SEMA Show or AAPEX. Leading up to the Show, Showgoers might be contacted by other travel agencies or housing companies to book guest rooms. SEMA has no affiliation with these organizations and cannot vouch for their services in any way.

For booking assistance, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Companies with existing reservations need to have their OnPeak attendance/group ID number handy.

Upcoming Exhibitor Deadlines – Take advantage of discounts by acting before the deadlines.

More information on the 2019 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

61 Days Until the 2019 SEMA Show—Key Exhibitor Deadlines and Updates
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 09:13

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show
With just nine weeks until the 2019 SEMA Show kicks off, exhibitors should use the Exhibitor Services Manual to stay on top of their deadlines.

The 2019 SEMA Show is about nine weeks away. Here’s a rundown of key deadlines, including early-bird and advance rates available for several booth services, as well as checklists to keep you on track and on budget.

Complete Deadlines Checklist - Take advantage of Early-bird rates—order before the deadlines!

The Deadlines Checklist provides a breakdown of all of the deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and much more.

Budget Checklist – Double check your Show prep.

The budget checklist form allows you to keep track of all your costs and ensures that you are adequately prepared for your experience at the SEMA Show. 

Enter the New Products Showcase – Reach out to more business.

The SEMA Show New Products Showcase puts the spotlight on new and signature products from exhibitors representing the segments of the specialty-equipment industry.

The New Products Showcase features a Promo Package, which is offered to exhibitors through the new products entry form as an optional upgrade. This is a great opportunity for exhibitors to add value and additional exposure to their presence in the New Products Showcase—the SEMA Show’s No. 1 buyer and media destination.

The cost is $499 per product and includes the following:

  • Company logo carpet ad (2x2 ft.) in the New Products Showcase.
  • A meter panel listing at the New Products Showcase entrance.
  • Enhanced product listing in the January 2020 issue of SEMA News.
  • Bonus: Those who purchase this promotion package by September 5 will be included in the Spotlight Product Listing section in the November 2019 issue of SEMA News.

The New Products Showcase area serves as an extra avenue for exhibitors to reach new customers, and remains enormously popular with buyers and media seeking the latest product advancements and innovations. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed, featured in SEMA News and hosted on the SEMA website, www.SEMAphotos.com. The images are also promoted to the media and used for the product information available to buyers at the Show.

The first entry in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product category if received by Friday, October 11, and $150 thereafter. Entries submitted on-site will be accepted on a space-available basis.

Encore
Encore at Wynn is among several hotels in the SEMA Show block located within one mile from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Reserve Hotel Rooms – Lock-in your guaranteed low rate.

Exhibitors who have not yet secured hotels for the 2019 SEMA Show can take advantage of the guaranteed low rates offered at www.SEMAShow.com/travel. SEMA Show management works with one official hotel provider, OnPeak, to ensure that all Showgoers receive guaranteed low rates and an extra level of service.

There are still several properties available that accommodate the style and budget of all business types making the trip to Vegas for the Show. Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel to book rooms now—space is limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.

SEMA Show management encourages exhibitors, attendees and media to be vigilant if approached by any company or service other than OnPeak that claims to be a housing provider for the SEMA Show or AAPEX. Leading up to the Show, Showgoers might be contacted by other travel agencies or housing companies to book guest rooms. SEMA has no affiliation with these organizations and cannot vouch for their services in any way.

For booking assistance, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Companies with existing reservations need to have their OnPeak attendance/group ID number handy.

Upcoming Exhibitor Deadlines – Take advantage of discounts by acting before the deadlines.

More information on the 2019 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

Federal Government Proposes More Flexibility for Commercial Drivers’ Hours of Service
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 09:11

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a proposed rule to give truck drivers additional flexibility when calculating hours-of-service. 

Hours-of-service are tracked by electronic-logging devices to ensure that long-haul truckers don't drive for more than 11 hours a day, that they work a maximum of 14 hours a day and that they take a 30-minute break by their eighth hour of coming on duty. The FMCSA proposal would give truckers the option of using their 30-minute break when they are technically on-duty but not driving (i.e., waiting for a shipment at a warehouse).

Among several other changes, the maximum on-duty period for short-haul truckers would also be extended to 14 hours from 12 and the distance limit to 150 miles from 100. Click here for more information.   

Questions? Contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

Federal Government Proposes More Flexibility for Commercial Drivers’ Hours of Service
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 09:11

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a proposed rule to give truck drivers additional flexibility when calculating hours-of-service. 

Hours-of-service are tracked by electronic-logging devices to ensure that long-haul truckers don't drive for more than 11 hours a day, that they work a maximum of 14 hours a day and that they take a 30-minute break by their eighth hour of coming on duty. The FMCSA proposal would give truckers the option of using their 30-minute break when they are technically on-duty but not driving (i.e., waiting for a shipment at a warehouse).

Among several other changes, the maximum on-duty period for short-haul truckers would also be extended to 14 hours from 12 and the distance limit to 150 miles from 100. Click here for more information.   

Questions? Contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

Federal Government Proposes More Flexibility for Commercial Drivers’ Hours of Service
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 09:11

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a proposed rule to give truck drivers additional flexibility when calculating hours-of-service. 

Hours-of-service are tracked by electronic-logging devices to ensure that long-haul truckers don't drive for more than 11 hours a day, that they work a maximum of 14 hours a day and that they take a 30-minute break by their eighth hour of coming on duty. The FMCSA proposal would give truckers the option of using their 30-minute break when they are technically on-duty but not driving (i.e., waiting for a shipment at a warehouse).

Among several other changes, the maximum on-duty period for short-haul truckers would also be extended to 14 hours from 12 and the distance limit to 150 miles from 100. Click here for more information.   

Questions? Contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

Mothers Offers Free Vehicle Wipe-Down for First 200 Exhibitors to Apply
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 09:07

By SEMA Editors

Mothers Wipedown
Exhibitors interested in receiving a vehicle wipe-down each day of the Show must apply by Friday, October 4.

Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners will sponsor a free vehicle wipe-down program for 2019 SEMA Show exhibitors. The service is limited to the first 200 exhibitors, with applications due October 4. One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the SEMA Show.

For complete guidelines and to apply, fill out the “Daily Wipe-Down” form within the SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions can be directed to the SEMA Show customer service team at 909-396-0289 or wipedown@sema.org.

Mothers Offers Free Vehicle Wipe-Down for First 200 Exhibitors to Apply
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 09:07

By SEMA Editors

Mothers Wipedown
Exhibitors interested in receiving a vehicle wipe-down each day of the Show must apply by Friday, October 4.

Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners will sponsor a free vehicle wipe-down program for 2019 SEMA Show exhibitors. The service is limited to the first 200 exhibitors, with applications due October 4. One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the SEMA Show.

For complete guidelines and to apply, fill out the “Daily Wipe-Down” form within the SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions can be directed to the SEMA Show customer service team at 909-396-0289 or wipedown@sema.org.

NASCAR Technical Institute to Host SBN Gear-up Girl Networking Event Next Week
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 09:05

By Kristopher Porter

Gear Up Girl
A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) has announced its next Gear-up Girl Networking Event at NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI), September 12, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry. The event is designed to:

  • Assist female students in gaining a broad understanding of opportunities in the industry.
  • Help female students identify their interests and how they might connect with specific niche market segments and/or companies in the industry.
  • Provide an opportunity for female automotive professionals to strengthen their network.

All SBN members, women in the automotive industry and female students pursuing a career in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN Gear-Up Girl is free to attend but an RSVP is required. Tickets are available here.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

NASCAR Technical Institute to Host SBN Gear-up Girl Networking Event Next Week
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 09:05

By Kristopher Porter

Gear Up Girl
A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) has announced its next Gear-up Girl Networking Event at NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI), September 12, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry. The event is designed to:

  • Assist female students in gaining a broad understanding of opportunities in the industry.
  • Help female students identify their interests and how they might connect with specific niche market segments and/or companies in the industry.
  • Provide an opportunity for female automotive professionals to strengthen their network.

All SBN members, women in the automotive industry and female students pursuing a career in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN Gear-Up Girl is free to attend but an RSVP is required. Tickets are available here.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

NASCAR Technical Institute to Host SBN Gear-up Girl Networking Event Next Week
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 09:05

By Kristopher Porter

Gear Up Girl
A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) has announced its next Gear-up Girl Networking Event at NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI), September 12, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry. The event is designed to:

  • Assist female students in gaining a broad understanding of opportunities in the industry.
  • Help female students identify their interests and how they might connect with specific niche market segments and/or companies in the industry.
  • Provide an opportunity for female automotive professionals to strengthen their network.

All SBN members, women in the automotive industry and female students pursuing a career in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN Gear-Up Girl is free to attend but an RSVP is required. Tickets are available here.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.