Connect With Local Peers at Several YEN Regional Networking Events
Thu, 09/07/2017 - 10:11

By Katie Carson

sand sports

The Young Executives Network (YEN) will host a series of regional networking opportunities for local young automotive industry members at popular automotive events, where attendees can connect with local peers in a fun and relaxing environment. Check out these upcoming events to find out if YEN is coming to a city near you:

Sand Sport Super Show – Costa Mesa, California
September 16, 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

YEN and the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) are co-hosting a networking event at the Sand Sport Super Show in Costa Mesa, California, for local automotive professionals. After enjoying a day of activities and attractions, cap off the night with industry friends at Hangar 24 Craft Brewery with free beverage tastings and snacks.

Register by September 13 to receive one general admission pass into the Sand Sport Super Show.

speed ring

The Speed Ring – Pontiac, Michigan
September 30, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

YEN is hosting a networking event for local automotive professionals at Motovicity’s motorsports competition festival, The Speed Ring. Enjoy a day of watching exciting races, indulge in local fare and patron some of the coolest Detroit shops before capping off the evening with industry friends in the VIP pavilion over free beverages and snacks.

Register by September 20 to receive one general admission pass into The Speed Ring.

formulad

Formula DRIFT – Irwindale, California
October 13, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

YEN is hosting a networking event for local automotive professionals at the Formula DRIFT Championship at Irwindale Speedway. After enjoying a day of watching your favorite drivers battle it out to be named 2017 Formula DRIFT Champion, cap off the evening with industry friends from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., and enjoy free beverages.  

Register for this event.

 

Connect With Local Peers at Several YEN Regional Networking Events
Thu, 09/07/2017 - 10:11

By Katie Carson

sand sports

The Young Executives Network (YEN) will host a series of regional networking opportunities for local young automotive industry members at popular automotive events, where attendees can connect with local peers in a fun and relaxing environment. Check out these upcoming events to find out if YEN is coming to a city near you:

Sand Sport Super Show – Costa Mesa, California
September 16, 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

YEN and the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) are co-hosting a networking event at the Sand Sport Super Show in Costa Mesa, California, for local automotive professionals. After enjoying a day of activities and attractions, cap off the night with industry friends at Hangar 24 Craft Brewery with free beverage tastings and snacks.

Register by September 13 to receive one general admission pass into the Sand Sport Super Show.

speed ring

The Speed Ring – Pontiac, Michigan
September 30, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

YEN is hosting a networking event for local automotive professionals at Motovicity’s motorsports competition festival, The Speed Ring. Enjoy a day of watching exciting races, indulge in local fare and patron some of the coolest Detroit shops before capping off the evening with industry friends in the VIP pavilion over free beverages and snacks.

Register by September 20 to receive one general admission pass into The Speed Ring.

formulad

Formula DRIFT – Irwindale, California
October 13, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

YEN is hosting a networking event for local automotive professionals at the Formula DRIFT Championship at Irwindale Speedway. After enjoying a day of watching your favorite drivers battle it out to be named 2017 Formula DRIFT Champion, cap off the evening with industry friends from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., and enjoy free beverages.  

Register for this event.

 

Connect With Local Peers at Several YEN Regional Networking Events
Thu, 09/07/2017 - 10:11

By Katie Carson

sand sports

The Young Executives Network (YEN) will host a series of regional networking opportunities for local young automotive industry members at popular automotive events, where attendees can connect with local peers in a fun and relaxing environment. Check out these upcoming events to find out if YEN is coming to a city near you:

Sand Sport Super Show – Costa Mesa, California
September 16, 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

YEN and the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) are co-hosting a networking event at the Sand Sport Super Show in Costa Mesa, California, for local automotive professionals. After enjoying a day of activities and attractions, cap off the night with industry friends at Hangar 24 Craft Brewery with free beverage tastings and snacks.

Register by September 13 to receive one general admission pass into the Sand Sport Super Show.

speed ring

The Speed Ring – Pontiac, Michigan
September 30, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

YEN is hosting a networking event for local automotive professionals at Motovicity’s motorsports competition festival, The Speed Ring. Enjoy a day of watching exciting races, indulge in local fare and patron some of the coolest Detroit shops before capping off the evening with industry friends in the VIP pavilion over free beverages and snacks.

Register by September 20 to receive one general admission pass into The Speed Ring.

formulad

Formula DRIFT – Irwindale, California
October 13, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

YEN is hosting a networking event for local automotive professionals at the Formula DRIFT Championship at Irwindale Speedway. After enjoying a day of watching your favorite drivers battle it out to be named 2017 Formula DRIFT Champion, cap off the evening with industry friends from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., and enjoy free beverages.  

Register for this event.

 

Mark Your Calendars
Thu, 09/07/2017 - 10:06

By SEMA Editors

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

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

Register for the 2017 SEMA Show
Thu, 09/07/2017 - 10:02

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.

Register for the 2017 SEMA Show
Thu, 09/07/2017 - 10:02

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.

Industry Jobs
Thu, 09/07/2017 - 09:58

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

Federal Court Strikes Down Overtime Pay Rule
Thu, 09/07/2017 - 09:20

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A federal court overturned a 2016 rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), which greatly expanded the number of salaried employees who are required to be paid time-and-a-half for overtime work. The DOL rule raised the minimum salary threshold required to qualify for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “white collar” exemption to $47,476 per year. The rule was scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2016, but the same federal court placed it on hold last November pending review.

The old threshold remains in effect. Management, administrative and professional employees who earn a salary of more than $23,660 per year are exempt from receiving overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours per week. The rule impacts an estimated 4.2 million salaried workers. Some employers had already increased workers’ salaries or adjusted work schedules in anticipation that the 2016 rule would take effect.

The DOL intends to revisit the issue and has requested public feedback on issues addressed in the rule such as whether the current threshold should be updated for inflation and whether that threshold should consider other factors such as employer size, industry and regional cost of living. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

Federal Court Strikes Down Overtime Pay Rule
Thu, 09/07/2017 - 09:20

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A federal court overturned a 2016 rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), which greatly expanded the number of salaried employees who are required to be paid time-and-a-half for overtime work. The DOL rule raised the minimum salary threshold required to qualify for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “white collar” exemption to $47,476 per year. The rule was scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2016, but the same federal court placed it on hold last November pending review.

The old threshold remains in effect. Management, administrative and professional employees who earn a salary of more than $23,660 per year are exempt from receiving overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours per week. The rule impacts an estimated 4.2 million salaried workers. Some employers had already increased workers’ salaries or adjusted work schedules in anticipation that the 2016 rule would take effect.

The DOL intends to revisit the issue and has requested public feedback on issues addressed in the rule such as whether the current threshold should be updated for inflation and whether that threshold should consider other factors such as employer size, industry and regional cost of living. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

Video—Hot Rod Magazine Editor Evan Perkins on Industry Role
Thu, 09/07/2017 - 09:05

Hot Rod magazine Editor-in-Chief Evan Perkins talks with Dennis Pittsenbarger about the future of the magazine and its role in the industry.