Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:34

By SEMA Editors

  SCRS Education Logo
The SCRS Repairer Driven Education series will focus on issues and information that’s relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace. To register, visit www.SEMAshow.com/SCRS.
 

As a reminder to Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members and industry guests, attendees who register for the 2014 SEMA Show online by October 17 will take advantage of the discounted registration for the Show and SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education series.

Whether you have an interest in business management, marketing, estimating or technical operations within the repair facility, SCRS has crafted a series of learning platforms and networking forums that are only available at the 2014 SEMA Show.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Five Tips to Speed Through Registration:

  • Proof of working for an auto-related company. Two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: a tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; a business card (company name and address must correspond with the information on registration form and include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); and invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company.
  • Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (international attendees must register by September 19 to have badges mailed.) In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must to be picked up on-site.
  • When registering, you will come across a “Seminars & Special Events” section. To register for Repairer Driven Education, the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit or other SCRS after-hours events, you must select the blue button at the bottom of the page labeled “Collision Repair Sessions.” This button is directly next to the “Save Changes” button.
  • If at any point you need help registering for the sessions you are interested in attending, you are welcome to call registration customer service at 866-229-3687.
  • Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.

After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page.

For more information on the Repairer Driven Education series at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMASHOW.com/SCRS.

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:34

By SEMA Editors

  SCRS Education Logo
The SCRS Repairer Driven Education series will focus on issues and information that’s relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace. To register, visit www.SEMAshow.com/SCRS.
 

As a reminder to Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members and industry guests, attendees who register for the 2014 SEMA Show online by October 17 will take advantage of the discounted registration for the Show and SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education series.

Whether you have an interest in business management, marketing, estimating or technical operations within the repair facility, SCRS has crafted a series of learning platforms and networking forums that are only available at the 2014 SEMA Show.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Five Tips to Speed Through Registration:

  • Proof of working for an auto-related company. Two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: a tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; a business card (company name and address must correspond with the information on registration form and include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); and invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company.
  • Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (international attendees must register by September 19 to have badges mailed.) In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must to be picked up on-site.
  • When registering, you will come across a “Seminars & Special Events” section. To register for Repairer Driven Education, the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit or other SCRS after-hours events, you must select the blue button at the bottom of the page labeled “Collision Repair Sessions.” This button is directly next to the “Save Changes” button.
  • If at any point you need help registering for the sessions you are interested in attending, you are welcome to call registration customer service at 866-229-3687.
  • Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.

After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page.

For more information on the Repairer Driven Education series at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMASHOW.com/SCRS.

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:30
By Becca Butler

  breakfast
The New Products Breakfast will take place on Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
  
Savvy buyers have discovered that the best way to learn about the hot new products debuting at the 2014 SEMA Show is by attending the New Products Breakfast. Taking place Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (formerly the LVH), free tickets are available to Showgoers.

During the breakfast, the best new product winners are announced for the first time. This gives breakfast attendees a jump start on the competition, seeing some of the most cutting-edge automotive products before the Show officially opens. New product awards will recognize the top products in 16 different categories, giving buyers a sneak peek of the best and most innovative products from different market segments. Buyers can visit the winners’ booths immediately following the breakfast when the Show opens to be among the first to check out these new products at the 2014 SEMA Show.

While tickets to the breakfast are free, space is limited. Secure a ticket online. If you are already approved for Show credentials, use the "Tickets Only" button. (If you haven't registered for the Show yet, use the same link to secure credentials AND breakfast tickets.)
Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:30
By Becca Butler

  breakfast
The New Products Breakfast will take place on Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
  
Savvy buyers have discovered that the best way to learn about the hot new products debuting at the 2014 SEMA Show is by attending the New Products Breakfast. Taking place Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (formerly the LVH), free tickets are available to Showgoers.

During the breakfast, the best new product winners are announced for the first time. This gives breakfast attendees a jump start on the competition, seeing some of the most cutting-edge automotive products before the Show officially opens. New product awards will recognize the top products in 16 different categories, giving buyers a sneak peek of the best and most innovative products from different market segments. Buyers can visit the winners’ booths immediately following the breakfast when the Show opens to be among the first to check out these new products at the 2014 SEMA Show.

While tickets to the breakfast are free, space is limited. Secure a ticket online. If you are already approved for Show credentials, use the "Tickets Only" button. (If you haven't registered for the Show yet, use the same link to secure credentials AND breakfast tickets.)
Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:30
By Becca Butler

  breakfast
The New Products Breakfast will take place on Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
  
Savvy buyers have discovered that the best way to learn about the hot new products debuting at the 2014 SEMA Show is by attending the New Products Breakfast. Taking place Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (formerly the LVH), free tickets are available to Showgoers.

During the breakfast, the best new product winners are announced for the first time. This gives breakfast attendees a jump start on the competition, seeing some of the most cutting-edge automotive products before the Show officially opens. New product awards will recognize the top products in 16 different categories, giving buyers a sneak peek of the best and most innovative products from different market segments. Buyers can visit the winners’ booths immediately following the breakfast when the Show opens to be among the first to check out these new products at the 2014 SEMA Show.

While tickets to the breakfast are free, space is limited. Secure a ticket online. If you are already approved for Show credentials, use the "Tickets Only" button. (If you haven't registered for the Show yet, use the same link to secure credentials AND breakfast tickets.)
Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:21

By Jason Catullo

  sema show floor
Online registration enables attendees to register quickly and have their badges mailed, allowing more time to prepare for business when the SEMA Show opens on November 4. Register at www.SEMAShow.com/register.
  

Attendees who register online for the 2014 SEMA Show by October 17 will pay the advance rate of $25. After the deadline, registration can only be done on-site at the Show, and the price increases to $50.

As a commitment to provide a valuable exhibitor experience, SEMA Show management screens all attendees to ensure that the highest-quality buyers are on the Show floor.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Tips to Speed Through Registration

  1. Proof of working for an auto-related company (two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; business card (company name and address must correspond with information on registration form, and must include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company. Note: Attendees who have registered but are pending must ensure that they provide the required documents to get records approved. Companies can upload the documents during online registration or e-mail the information to regmgr@sema.org. Also, attendees who need to register multiple people must provide a unique e-mail address for each additional person registered.
  2. Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (the deadline for international attendees to have badges mailed has passed). In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must be picked up on-site.
  3. Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.
After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page. Here, visitors will find a list of hotels along with per-night prices and dates of availability. Booking through this service, which is provided by the official Show-housing partner Travel Planners, provides Showgoers with a low-price guarantee and premier customer service.

For more information on the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:21

By Jason Catullo

  sema show floor
Online registration enables attendees to register quickly and have their badges mailed, allowing more time to prepare for business when the SEMA Show opens on November 4. Register at www.SEMAShow.com/register.
  

Attendees who register online for the 2014 SEMA Show by October 17 will pay the advance rate of $25. After the deadline, registration can only be done on-site at the Show, and the price increases to $50.

As a commitment to provide a valuable exhibitor experience, SEMA Show management screens all attendees to ensure that the highest-quality buyers are on the Show floor.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Tips to Speed Through Registration

  1. Proof of working for an auto-related company (two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; business card (company name and address must correspond with information on registration form, and must include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company. Note: Attendees who have registered but are pending must ensure that they provide the required documents to get records approved. Companies can upload the documents during online registration or e-mail the information to regmgr@sema.org. Also, attendees who need to register multiple people must provide a unique e-mail address for each additional person registered.
  2. Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (the deadline for international attendees to have badges mailed has passed). In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must be picked up on-site.
  3. Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.
After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page. Here, visitors will find a list of hotels along with per-night prices and dates of availability. Booking through this service, which is provided by the official Show-housing partner Travel Planners, provides Showgoers with a low-price guarantee and premier customer service.

For more information on the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:21

By Jason Catullo

  sema show floor
Online registration enables attendees to register quickly and have their badges mailed, allowing more time to prepare for business when the SEMA Show opens on November 4. Register at www.SEMAShow.com/register.
  

Attendees who register online for the 2014 SEMA Show by October 17 will pay the advance rate of $25. After the deadline, registration can only be done on-site at the Show, and the price increases to $50.

As a commitment to provide a valuable exhibitor experience, SEMA Show management screens all attendees to ensure that the highest-quality buyers are on the Show floor.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Tips to Speed Through Registration

  1. Proof of working for an auto-related company (two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; business card (company name and address must correspond with information on registration form, and must include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company. Note: Attendees who have registered but are pending must ensure that they provide the required documents to get records approved. Companies can upload the documents during online registration or e-mail the information to regmgr@sema.org. Also, attendees who need to register multiple people must provide a unique e-mail address for each additional person registered.
  2. Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (the deadline for international attendees to have badges mailed has passed). In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must be picked up on-site.
  3. Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.
After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page. Here, visitors will find a list of hotels along with per-night prices and dates of availability. Booking through this service, which is provided by the official Show-housing partner Travel Planners, provides Showgoers with a low-price guarantee and premier customer service.

For more information on the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:19
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Obama designated 346,000 acres of the San Gabriel Mountains northeast of Los Angeles as a National Monument. The land is located within the Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests in Southern California. While the action does not immediately close any roads, it prohibits new roads or trails for motorized vehicles and will require drafting of a new land management plan. It is the 13th designation by President Obama, which includes two National Monuments in New Mexico of nearly 750,000 acres combined.
 
Under current law, the President has the authority to declare a parcel of public land with “historic or scientific interest” to be a National Monument. SEMA supports a bill (HR 1459) passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that would place limits on that authority. Under the bill, the President could declare a monument less than 5,000 acres, but that declaration would need Congressional approval within three years. A larger parcel of land would require a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study, thereby ensuring public input. The bill is pending consideration in the U.S. Senate.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.
Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:19
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Obama designated 346,000 acres of the San Gabriel Mountains northeast of Los Angeles as a National Monument. The land is located within the Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests in Southern California. While the action does not immediately close any roads, it prohibits new roads or trails for motorized vehicles and will require drafting of a new land management plan. It is the 13th designation by President Obama, which includes two National Monuments in New Mexico of nearly 750,000 acres combined.
 
Under current law, the President has the authority to declare a parcel of public land with “historic or scientific interest” to be a National Monument. SEMA supports a bill (HR 1459) passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that would place limits on that authority. Under the bill, the President could declare a monument less than 5,000 acres, but that declaration would need Congressional approval within three years. A larger parcel of land would require a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study, thereby ensuring public input. The bill is pending consideration in the U.S. Senate.

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