By Bryan Harrison

	Jonathan Mill, 2013 SEMA Launch Pad winner, pitches his business, E-Stopp, to the judging panel.

From a large pool of competitors, the top 10 young automotive entrepreneurs have been named in the second annual SEMA Launch Pad Presented by YEN competition.

Representing new innovative products and services in the specialty automotive aftermarket, these next-gen automotive leaders are looking for a big break to launch their business to the next level.

In this next step of the competition, you can decide the fate of the top five competitors who will advance to a live competition at the SEMA Show. Watch their short business pitches on YouTube and vote today.

Your vote will decide the five competitors who will pitch their business to a celebrity judging panel at the SEMA Show, including automotive industry juggernauts Doug Evans, Ron Coleman, Jessi Combs, Mark Arcenal and Glenn Rogers. The winner will receive a grand prize to launch their business to the next level.

Voting ends September 5, with the live on-stage competition occurring November 5, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the SEMA Show Super Session Room N258 (second floor, North Hall). Lunch will be provided to the first 125 attendees.

Top 10 SEMA Launch Pad Competitors – Vote now!

By Bryan Harrison

	Jonathan Mill, 2013 SEMA Launch Pad winner, pitches his business, E-Stopp, to the judging panel.

From a large pool of competitors, the top 10 young automotive entrepreneurs have been named in the second annual SEMA Launch Pad Presented by YEN competition.

Representing new innovative products and services in the specialty automotive aftermarket, these next-gen automotive leaders are looking for a big break to launch their business to the next level.

In this next step of the competition, you can decide the fate of the top five competitors who will advance to a live competition at the SEMA Show. Watch their short business pitches on YouTube and vote today.

Your vote will decide the five competitors who will pitch their business to a celebrity judging panel at the SEMA Show, including automotive industry juggernauts Doug Evans, Ron Coleman, Jessi Combs, Mark Arcenal and Glenn Rogers. The winner will receive a grand prize to launch their business to the next level.

Voting ends September 5, with the live on-stage competition occurring November 5, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the SEMA Show Super Session Room N258 (second floor, North Hall). Lunch will be provided to the first 125 attendees.

Top 10 SEMA Launch Pad Competitors – Vote now!

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state.

Thanks to the efforts of State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus member Senator Michael Kowall, the Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state. This action follows U.S. Senate Resolution 493, which designated July 11, 2014, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and was requested by the SEMA Action Network (SAN) to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

Formed in 2005, the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus is a bipartisan group of approximately 660 state lawmakers from all 50 states whose common thread is a love and appreciation for automobiles. Supported by the SAN, the Caucus is raising the motor vehicle hobby’s profile in the state legislatures and in the eyes of the public.

Michigan is home to the world-famous Woodward Dream Cruise, which according to the resolution is the world’s largest one-day celebration of classic car culture, attracting more than 1 million visitors and more than 40,000 musclecars, street rods, custom, collector and special interest vehicles to Michigan every year. This year’s cruise takes place August 16.

For details regarding the resolution, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state.

Thanks to the efforts of State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus member Senator Michael Kowall, the Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state. This action follows U.S. Senate Resolution 493, which designated July 11, 2014, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and was requested by the SEMA Action Network (SAN) to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

Formed in 2005, the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus is a bipartisan group of approximately 660 state lawmakers from all 50 states whose common thread is a love and appreciation for automobiles. Supported by the SAN, the Caucus is raising the motor vehicle hobby’s profile in the state legislatures and in the eyes of the public.

Michigan is home to the world-famous Woodward Dream Cruise, which according to the resolution is the world’s largest one-day celebration of classic car culture, attracting more than 1 million visitors and more than 40,000 musclecars, street rods, custom, collector and special interest vehicles to Michigan every year. This year’s cruise takes place August 16.

For details regarding the resolution, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state.

Thanks to the efforts of State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus member Senator Michael Kowall, the Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state. This action follows U.S. Senate Resolution 493, which designated July 11, 2014, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and was requested by the SEMA Action Network (SAN) to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

Formed in 2005, the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus is a bipartisan group of approximately 660 state lawmakers from all 50 states whose common thread is a love and appreciation for automobiles. Supported by the SAN, the Caucus is raising the motor vehicle hobby’s profile in the state legislatures and in the eyes of the public.

Michigan is home to the world-famous Woodward Dream Cruise, which according to the resolution is the world’s largest one-day celebration of classic car culture, attracting more than 1 million visitors and more than 40,000 musclecars, street rods, custom, collector and special interest vehicles to Michigan every year. This year’s cruise takes place August 16.

For details regarding the resolution, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state.

Thanks to the efforts of State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus member Senator Michael Kowall, the Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state. This action follows U.S. Senate Resolution 493, which designated July 11, 2014, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and was requested by the SEMA Action Network (SAN) to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

Formed in 2005, the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus is a bipartisan group of approximately 660 state lawmakers from all 50 states whose common thread is a love and appreciation for automobiles. Supported by the SAN, the Caucus is raising the motor vehicle hobby’s profile in the state legislatures and in the eyes of the public.

Michigan is home to the world-famous Woodward Dream Cruise, which according to the resolution is the world’s largest one-day celebration of classic car culture, attracting more than 1 million visitors and more than 40,000 musclecars, street rods, custom, collector and special interest vehicles to Michigan every year. This year’s cruise takes place August 16.

For details regarding the resolution, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

Tune in Saturday, July 26, when the Velocity Network re-airs “Mothers Presents SEMA Las Vegas,” a one-hour special hosted by All Girls’ Garage’s Christy Lee.

You’ll see behind-the-scenes footage of the Mother’s Shine Award, follow first-time exhibitors Fusion Brakes along their journey, and meet industry icons who paved the way for the largest automotive trade show in the world.

Check your local listings or visit Velocity's website.

The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

Tune in Saturday, July 26, when the Velocity Network re-airs “Mothers Presents SEMA Las Vegas,” a one-hour special hosted by All Girls’ Garage’s Christy Lee.

You’ll see behind-the-scenes footage of the Mother’s Shine Award, follow first-time exhibitors Fusion Brakes along their journey, and meet industry icons who paved the way for the largest automotive trade show in the world.

Check your local listings or visit Velocity's website.

By SEMA Editors

	The SEMA Garage will expand its services to members by offering logistical and support services that will streamline the process of applying for and receiving Executive Orders (EOs).

SEMA has initiated a search for a newly created position at the SEMA Garage.

The SEMA Garage will expand its services to members by offering logistical and support services that will streamline the process of applying for and receiving Executive Orders (EOs).

The Compliance Center manager will be the conduit for E.O. Application “packages” that meet all the documentation requirements to obtain and E.O. from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).  Specific responsibilities will include preparing final documentation for submission to CARB as well as act as an intermediary between CARB staff and the E.O. applicant.

The ideal candidate will have a detailed knowledge of the current CARB Executive Order Process, extensive and thorough experience in obtaining Executives Orders. A working relationship with CARB El Monte Compliance Staff is highly recommended.

The position will be located at SEMA Headquarters in Diamond Bar, California.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the SEMA Garage Compliance Center manager online.

By SEMA Editors

	The SEMA Garage will expand its services to members by offering logistical and support services that will streamline the process of applying for and receiving Executive Orders (EOs).

SEMA has initiated a search for a newly created position at the SEMA Garage.

The SEMA Garage will expand its services to members by offering logistical and support services that will streamline the process of applying for and receiving Executive Orders (EOs).

The Compliance Center manager will be the conduit for E.O. Application “packages” that meet all the documentation requirements to obtain and E.O. from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).  Specific responsibilities will include preparing final documentation for submission to CARB as well as act as an intermediary between CARB staff and the E.O. applicant.

The ideal candidate will have a detailed knowledge of the current CARB Executive Order Process, extensive and thorough experience in obtaining Executives Orders. A working relationship with CARB El Monte Compliance Staff is highly recommended.

The position will be located at SEMA Headquarters in Diamond Bar, California.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the SEMA Garage Compliance Center manager online.