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.

By Juan Torres

Register for the 2017 MPMC Media Trade Conference, Tuesday–Thursday, January 24–26, 2017, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California.

Hundreds of journalists from throughout the country have already signed up for the 2017 MPMC Media Trade Conference, to be held January 24–26, at the Embassy Suites Orange County North in Santa Ana, California. However, media who have not yet registered can still do so at  www.sema.org/mpmcmediaregister.

Personalized schedules will be sent by January 10, so register today to take advantage of what reporters describe as the year’s best opportunity to interview and connect with motorsports manufacturers.

For questions regarding the event, contact Della Domingo at dellad@sema.org or Juan Torres at juant@sema.org.

By Juan Torres

Register for the 2017 MPMC Media Trade Conference, Tuesday–Thursday, January 24–26, 2017, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California.

Hundreds of journalists from throughout the country have already signed up for the 2017 MPMC Media Trade Conference, to be held January 24–26, at the Embassy Suites Orange County North in Santa Ana, California. However, media who have not yet registered can still do so at  www.sema.org/mpmcmediaregister.

Personalized schedules will be sent by January 10, so register today to take advantage of what reporters describe as the year’s best opportunity to interview and connect with motorsports manufacturers.

For questions regarding the event, contact Della Domingo at dellad@sema.org or Juan Torres at juant@sema.org.

The all-new ’18 Toyota C-HR is almost here, and Toyota is offering SEMA members an exclusive opportunity to explore, measure and learn about this transformational new vehicle. The C-HR was designed as a global platform to meet the evolving needs of future car buyers and sets a new standard with equal parts performance, style, versatility and personalization. Though compact in size, this CUV doesn’t compromise performance for utility with its Nürburgring-tuned handling.

This single-day event will be held at Toyota’s Torrance, California, headquarters, Wednesday, February 1. Attendance is by reservation only, so register now to secure your participation. SEMA members should plan for a full day, as Toyota is flying the C-HR chief engineer in from Japan to answer your questions. Toyota technical staff will also be on hand to assist in vehicle disassembly.

Breakfast and coffee will be served at 8:30 a.m. with a technical presentation starting at 9:30 a.m. Member access to the vehicle will follow through to 4:00 p.m.

The all-new ’18 Toyota C-HR is almost here, and Toyota is offering SEMA members an exclusive opportunity to explore, measure and learn about this transformational new vehicle. The C-HR was designed as a global platform to meet the evolving needs of future car buyers and sets a new standard with equal parts performance, style, versatility and personalization. Though compact in size, this CUV doesn’t compromise performance for utility with its Nürburgring-tuned handling.

This single-day event will be held at Toyota’s Torrance, California, headquarters, Wednesday, February 1. Attendance is by reservation only, so register now to secure your participation. SEMA members should plan for a full day, as Toyota is flying the C-HR chief engineer in from Japan to answer your questions. Toyota technical staff will also be on hand to assist in vehicle disassembly.

Breakfast and coffee will be served at 8:30 a.m. with a technical presentation starting at 9:30 a.m. Member access to the vehicle will follow through to 4:00 p.m.

The all-new ’18 Toyota C-HR is almost here, and Toyota is offering SEMA members an exclusive opportunity to explore, measure and learn about this transformational new vehicle. The C-HR was designed as a global platform to meet the evolving needs of future car buyers and sets a new standard with equal parts performance, style, versatility and personalization. Though compact in size, this CUV doesn’t compromise performance for utility with its Nürburgring-tuned handling.

This single-day event will be held at Toyota’s Torrance, California, headquarters, Wednesday, February 1. Attendance is by reservation only, so register now to secure your participation. SEMA members should plan for a full day, as Toyota is flying the C-HR chief engineer in from Japan to answer your questions. Toyota technical staff will also be on hand to assist in vehicle disassembly.

Breakfast and coffee will be served at 8:30 a.m. with a technical presentation starting at 9:30 a.m. Member access to the vehicle will follow through to 4:00 p.m.

The all-new ’18 Toyota C-HR is almost here, and Toyota is offering SEMA members an exclusive opportunity to explore, measure and learn about this transformational new vehicle. The C-HR was designed as a global platform to meet the evolving needs of future car buyers and sets a new standard with equal parts performance, style, versatility and personalization. Though compact in size, this CUV doesn’t compromise performance for utility with its Nürburgring-tuned handling.

This single-day event will be held at Toyota’s Torrance, California, headquarters, Wednesday, February 1. Attendance is by reservation only, so register now to secure your participation. SEMA members should plan for a full day, as Toyota is flying the C-HR chief engineer in from Japan to answer your questions. Toyota technical staff will also be on hand to assist in vehicle disassembly.

Breakfast and coffee will be served at 8:30 a.m. with a technical presentation starting at 9:30 a.m. Member access to the vehicle will follow through to 4:00 p.m.

The all-new ’18 Toyota C-HR is almost here, and Toyota is offering SEMA members an exclusive opportunity to explore, measure and learn about this transformational new vehicle. The C-HR was designed as a global platform to meet the evolving needs of future car buyers and sets a new standard with equal parts performance, style, versatility and personalization. Though compact in size, this CUV doesn’t compromise performance for utility with its Nürburgring-tuned handling.

This single-day event will be held at Toyota’s Torrance, California, headquarters, Wednesday, February 1. Attendance is by reservation only, so register now to secure your participation. SEMA members should plan for a full day, as Toyota is flying the C-HR chief engineer in from Japan to answer your questions. Toyota technical staff will also be on hand to assist in vehicle disassembly.

Breakfast and coffee will be served at 8:30 a.m. with a technical presentation starting at 9:30 a.m. Member access to the vehicle will follow through to 4:00 p.m.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA is now accepting applications from students preparing for careers in the auto or auto-parts industries for the 2017 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship program offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to help foster the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators. Students can apply at www.sema.org/scholarships.

“The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund is a way for us to help develop the future innovators and leaders of the aftermarket industry,” said SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting. “We encourage all students working toward a career in our industry to apply and take advantage of this great program.”

The deadline for the program is March 1, 2017. Scholarships are available in a variety of categories, including technical and business disciplines. Dozens of awards ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 will be given out, with a $5,000 award going to the top student.

The program also includes a loan-forgiveness aspect that offers financial awards to employees of SEMA-member companies who have completed and are paying off a loan for a program of study at an accredited university, college or vocational/technical program within the United States.

For more information on the program, please contact Juliet Marshall, SEMA manager of education projects, at 909-978-6655 or julietm@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA is now accepting applications from students preparing for careers in the auto or auto-parts industries for the 2017 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship program offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to help foster the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators. Students can apply at www.sema.org/scholarships.

“The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund is a way for us to help develop the future innovators and leaders of the aftermarket industry,” said SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting. “We encourage all students working toward a career in our industry to apply and take advantage of this great program.”

The deadline for the program is March 1, 2017. Scholarships are available in a variety of categories, including technical and business disciplines. Dozens of awards ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 will be given out, with a $5,000 award going to the top student.

The program also includes a loan-forgiveness aspect that offers financial awards to employees of SEMA-member companies who have completed and are paying off a loan for a program of study at an accredited university, college or vocational/technical program within the United States.

For more information on the program, please contact Juliet Marshall, SEMA manager of education projects, at 909-978-6655 or julietm@sema.org.