By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Kentucky Legislature has approved legislation to promote and fund outdoor recreation and tourism development by establishing the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority.

Legislation to promote and fund outdoor recreation and tourism development by establishing the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority (KMRA) has been approved by the Kentucky Legislature and sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. The bill would establish, maintain and promote a recreational trail system throughout the KMRA to increase economic development, tourism and outdoor recreation for residents and visitors. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

The SEMA Show is the largest annual gathering of small businesses on the planet. It's the place where more than 130,000 industry professionals connect to do business. The SEMA Show drives the automotive industry; it's where all the latest specialty automotive products are introduced. More than 2,500 new and featured products will be displayed in the New Products Showcase to a global audience of buyers and media. The sales exposure and brand-building visibility you will gain is sure to boost your business.

https://www.semashow.com/register

The SEMA Show is the largest annual gathering of small businesses on the planet. It's the place where more than 130,000 industry professionals connect to do business. The SEMA Show drives the automotive industry; it's where all the latest specialty automotive products are introduced. More than 2,500 new and featured products will be displayed in the New Products Showcase to a global audience of buyers and media. The sales exposure and brand-building visibility you will gain is sure to boost your business.

https://www.semashow.com/register

By Amelia Zwecher

Setting up HR Hub alerts based on your preferred parameters makes it easier to stay up-to-date on state laws in your local area.

In the HR industry, change is quite normal as benefits, employee relations and employment laws and regulations modify often. It’s important for business professionals (HR teams, hiring managers or general managers) to stay abreast of HR updates to remain compliant. Busy work schedules can make this a challenge for most professionals, but SEMA’s HR Hub offers a solution. Setting up HR Hub alerts based on your preferred parameters makes it easier to stay up-to-date on state laws in your local area. Find answers to the toughest and most common HR questions by visiting the HR Hub’s “Issues & Answers” section. According to SEMA’s HR Hub, the top five hot topics for the week include:

1. May an employee take FMLA leave to care for his/her ailing grandfather?
2. When may an employer ask if epilepsy or another medical condition is causing an employee’s performance problems?
3. Do employers need a separate ADA notice if their wellness program collects employee health information?
4. May an employer require an employee to provide medical documentation before returning from leave?
5. Can an employer recover health coverage costs if an employee doesn’t return from FMLA leave?

Find an answer to these issues and get more information on developing job descriptions by by visiting the SEMA HR Hub. Also, check out the HR Hub User Guide.

For more information, contact SEMA manager of career services Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org.

By Amelia Zwecher

Setting up HR Hub alerts based on your preferred parameters makes it easier to stay up-to-date on state laws in your local area.

In the HR industry, change is quite normal as benefits, employee relations and employment laws and regulations modify often. It’s important for business professionals (HR teams, hiring managers or general managers) to stay abreast of HR updates to remain compliant. Busy work schedules can make this a challenge for most professionals, but SEMA’s HR Hub offers a solution. Setting up HR Hub alerts based on your preferred parameters makes it easier to stay up-to-date on state laws in your local area. Find answers to the toughest and most common HR questions by visiting the HR Hub’s “Issues & Answers” section. According to SEMA’s HR Hub, the top five hot topics for the week include:

1. May an employee take FMLA leave to care for his/her ailing grandfather?
2. When may an employer ask if epilepsy or another medical condition is causing an employee’s performance problems?
3. Do employers need a separate ADA notice if their wellness program collects employee health information?
4. May an employer require an employee to provide medical documentation before returning from leave?
5. Can an employer recover health coverage costs if an employee doesn’t return from FMLA leave?

Find an answer to these issues and get more information on developing job descriptions by by visiting the SEMA HR Hub. Also, check out the HR Hub User Guide.

For more information, contact SEMA manager of career services Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org.

By Amelia Zwecher

Setting up HR Hub alerts based on your preferred parameters makes it easier to stay up-to-date on state laws in your local area.

In the HR industry, change is quite normal as benefits, employee relations and employment laws and regulations modify often. It’s important for business professionals (HR teams, hiring managers or general managers) to stay abreast of HR updates to remain compliant. Busy work schedules can make this a challenge for most professionals, but SEMA’s HR Hub offers a solution. Setting up HR Hub alerts based on your preferred parameters makes it easier to stay up-to-date on state laws in your local area. Find answers to the toughest and most common HR questions by visiting the HR Hub’s “Issues & Answers” section. According to SEMA’s HR Hub, the top five hot topics for the week include:

1. May an employee take FMLA leave to care for his/her ailing grandfather?
2. When may an employer ask if epilepsy or another medical condition is causing an employee’s performance problems?
3. Do employers need a separate ADA notice if their wellness program collects employee health information?
4. May an employer require an employee to provide medical documentation before returning from leave?
5. Can an employer recover health coverage costs if an employee doesn’t return from FMLA leave?

Find an answer to these issues and get more information on developing job descriptions by by visiting the SEMA HR Hub. Also, check out the HR Hub User Guide.

For more information, contact SEMA manager of career services Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org.

By Amelia Zwecher

SEMA eNews will provide a monthly listing of five jobs fairs and online virtual career fairs focused specifically on the automotive aftermarket industry.

In addition to the recruitment tips found periodically in SEMA eNews, keep an eye out for monthly listings of jobs fairs and online virtual career fairs focused specifically on the automotive aftermarket industry. The SEMA Career Center’s goal is to continue to help enhance member recruitment efforts so they can find top automotive industry talent. Effective recruiting requires diverse efforts, so let the SEMA Career Center be your resource to help lessen the burden of researching new ideas and initiatives.

Notable Upcoming Events:

Collision Repair Foundation Student Career Fair
Event Date: May 2, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (CDT)
City, State: Chicago

Veterans Virtual Career Fair
Event Date: May 9, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
City, State: Online/Virtual (Nationally)

Engineering Virtual Career Fair
Event Date: May 17, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (CDT)
City, State: Online/Virtual (Urbana, Illinois)

Long Island Career Fair
Event Date: May 24, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (EDT)
City, State: Melville, New York

SEMA Virtual Career Fair
Event Date: June 1, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT)
City, State: Online/Virtual (Globally)
Additional event details

Not hiring right now? Remember, these events offer great opportunities for bringing awareness to your company and the automotive aftermarket industry.

For more information, contact SEMA manager of career services Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org. Complete this form to receive specific event information relevant to your company’s needs.

By Amelia Zwecher

SEMA eNews will provide a monthly listing of five jobs fairs and online virtual career fairs focused specifically on the automotive aftermarket industry.

In addition to the recruitment tips found periodically in SEMA eNews, keep an eye out for monthly listings of jobs fairs and online virtual career fairs focused specifically on the automotive aftermarket industry. The SEMA Career Center’s goal is to continue to help enhance member recruitment efforts so they can find top automotive industry talent. Effective recruiting requires diverse efforts, so let the SEMA Career Center be your resource to help lessen the burden of researching new ideas and initiatives.

Notable Upcoming Events:

Collision Repair Foundation Student Career Fair
Event Date: May 2, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (CDT)
City, State: Chicago

Veterans Virtual Career Fair
Event Date: May 9, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
City, State: Online/Virtual (Nationally)

Engineering Virtual Career Fair
Event Date: May 17, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (CDT)
City, State: Online/Virtual (Urbana, Illinois)

Long Island Career Fair
Event Date: May 24, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (EDT)
City, State: Melville, New York

SEMA Virtual Career Fair
Event Date: June 1, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT)
City, State: Online/Virtual (Globally)
Additional event details

Not hiring right now? Remember, these events offer great opportunities for bringing awareness to your company and the automotive aftermarket industry.

For more information, contact SEMA manager of career services Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org. Complete this form to receive specific event information relevant to your company’s needs.

By Linda Spencer

The 2017 SEMA Export Fair will provide attendees the opportunity to participate in roundtables and seminars featuring seasoned exporters, top overseas buyers and other key stakeholders.

The second SEMA Export Fair, to be held July 25–26, 2017, at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, is designed for SEMA members who are interested in learning how to sell to 90% of the world’s customers who reside outside the United States.

The day-and-a-half-long program, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, will provide attendees the opportunity to participate in roundtables and seminars featuring seasoned exporters, top overseas buyers and other key stakeholders. In addition, attendees can participate in a 30-minute private, confidential meeting with an IPR attorney to learn about taking the appropriate steps to protect their patents and trademarks. Time slots for meetings with the attorneys are limited. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Companies that are looking to grow their businesses through exporting should consider attending. The program is designed to offer current exporters the opportunity to exchange best practices and discuss strategies for overcoming problems that cost them time and money. This includes identifying the right mix of products based on vehicles on the road in targeted markets; the most cost-effective and expedient way for getting your products to overseas customers; getting paid; and protecting your trademarks, patents and copyrights. The program is also designed for those new to exporting who would like to learn how to get started in growing their customer bases to reach buyers located outside the United States.

Registration fees are $95 per company (for one person) and $75 for each additional attendee from the same company. For a limited time, the fee for companies registering before May 31 is $75 per company and $65 per each additional person from the same company. The event, which will be followed by a happy hour from 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., is limited to the first 100 participants.

Register now! 

By Linda Spencer

The 2017 SEMA Export Fair will provide attendees the opportunity to participate in roundtables and seminars featuring seasoned exporters, top overseas buyers and other key stakeholders.

The second SEMA Export Fair, to be held July 25–26, 2017, at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, is designed for SEMA members who are interested in learning how to sell to 90% of the world’s customers who reside outside the United States.

The day-and-a-half-long program, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, will provide attendees the opportunity to participate in roundtables and seminars featuring seasoned exporters, top overseas buyers and other key stakeholders. In addition, attendees can participate in a 30-minute private, confidential meeting with an IPR attorney to learn about taking the appropriate steps to protect their patents and trademarks. Time slots for meetings with the attorneys are limited. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Companies that are looking to grow their businesses through exporting should consider attending. The program is designed to offer current exporters the opportunity to exchange best practices and discuss strategies for overcoming problems that cost them time and money. This includes identifying the right mix of products based on vehicles on the road in targeted markets; the most cost-effective and expedient way for getting your products to overseas customers; getting paid; and protecting your trademarks, patents and copyrights. The program is also designed for those new to exporting who would like to learn how to get started in growing their customer bases to reach buyers located outside the United States.

Registration fees are $95 per company (for one person) and $75 for each additional attendee from the same company. For a limited time, the fee for companies registering before May 31 is $75 per company and $65 per each additional person from the same company. The event, which will be followed by a happy hour from 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., is limited to the first 100 participants.

Register now!