By Della Domingo

	Exhibitors are invited to submit press releases for publication in the SEMA Show Daily.

The SEMA Show Daily is a newspaper distributed to SEMA Showgoers before and during the annual event. Each issue is filled with news and information that helps attendees navigate the event and learn about what will take place during the week. A total of four issues are printed, with the first issue being mailed in early October before the Show takes place.

Exhibitors are invited to submit press releases for the publication. Press releases should focus on new-product releases, celebrity appearances, special booth promotions, display vehicles, etc. The deadline to be considered for the first issue of the SEMA Show Daily is August 3, 2013.

For details or more information, contact John Stewart.

By Della Domingo

	Exhibitors are invited to submit press releases for publication in the SEMA Show Daily.

The SEMA Show Daily is a newspaper distributed to SEMA Showgoers before and during the annual event. Each issue is filled with news and information that helps attendees navigate the event and learn about what will take place during the week. A total of four issues are printed, with the first issue being mailed in early October before the Show takes place.

Exhibitors are invited to submit press releases for the publication. Press releases should focus on new-product releases, celebrity appearances, special booth promotions, display vehicles, etc. The deadline to be considered for the first issue of the SEMA Show Daily is August 3, 2013.

For details or more information, contact John Stewart.

By Della Domingo

	Exhibitors are invited to submit press releases for publication in the SEMA Show Daily.

The SEMA Show Daily is a newspaper distributed to SEMA Showgoers before and during the annual event. Each issue is filled with news and information that helps attendees navigate the event and learn about what will take place during the week. A total of four issues are printed, with the first issue being mailed in early October before the Show takes place.

Exhibitors are invited to submit press releases for the publication. Press releases should focus on new-product releases, celebrity appearances, special booth promotions, display vehicles, etc. The deadline to be considered for the first issue of the SEMA Show Daily is August 3, 2013.

For details or more information, contact John Stewart.

By Della Domingo

Last year's SEMA Show exhibitors were eligible for a free listing in the widely distributed SEMA International Buyers’ Guide. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity again this year.

By Della Domingo

Last year's SEMA Show exhibitors were eligible for a free listing in the widely distributed SEMA International Buyers’ Guide. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity again this year.

By SEMA Editors

Statistics show that more than 50% of quoted service and repair goes unperformed. Oftentimes, customers are looking for solutions to help them have all of their repairs done at once but just don’t have the money for all of the work at that time.

SEMA members participating in GE Capital's CarCareONE understand how consumer financing can help close more sales by offering qualified customers six-months-deferred interest promotional financing.  

For example, a customer in need of tires and brakes may have expressed the following: "I'll take care of the brakes today, and I’ll return for the tires later.” What are the chances that customer will actually come back to have the work done? However, offering that customer more flexible payment solutions may provide the answer, leading the customer to have all the work performed in one visit. Here’s how it works:

• Use CarCareONE and leverage the Online Business Center to process instant credit applications for customers.


• Submit applications directly through the Business Center, and qualified applicants are approved in just seconds for a revolving line of credit that can be used again and again.


• Advise customers that a solution is available to get all of their necessary work done immediately, while paying no interest when the balance is paid during the promotional period.  

CarCareONE's Consumer Financing Program is one of the many benefits available to SEMA members. Companies that don't currently offer a financing program are encouraged to contact the GE Capital national sales team at 866-209-4457 and find out how to close more sales using CarCareONE.

By Jason Catullo

	The SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, where the new SEMA Board of Directors are sworn in and the 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame class is formally introduced, will take place tomorrow, July 26, in Pomona, California.

The SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser takes place tomorrow, July 26. The event, open to all industry professionals, begins at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails, at which time the final heats in the Pinewood Drag Races will take place. The venue for this year's banquet is the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center in Pomona, California.

The annual celebration provides attendees the opportunity to welcome the newest members of the SEMA Board of Directors, and pay tribute to the Board volunteers who have served their terms. In addition to new and outgoing Board member recognition, the evening will also honor the 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—George Barris, Eric Grant, Wade Kawasaki and “Gentleman Joe” Schubeck.

The Pinewood Drag Races annually feature more than 200 pinewood cars—built by SEMA staff, members and volunteers—going head to head to see who is king of the metal strip. Proceeds from the races benefit select charities chosen by the SEMA Cares Committee. Immediately following the races is a sit-down dinner where the official program will begin.

As an added treat for attendees, the legendary Batmobile will be one of several vehicles of on display providing a visual showcase of the creativity, ingenuity and unique styles that have driven the industry since its earliest days.

To learn more about the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser and to attend, visit www.sema.org/gala or contact Jamie Eriksen at jamiee@sema.org, 909-978-6737. For more information about the SEMA Hall of Fame, visit www.sema.org/hof.

By Jason Catullo

	The SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, where the new SEMA Board of Directors are sworn in and the 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame class is formally introduced, will take place tomorrow, July 26, in Pomona, California.

The SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser takes place tomorrow, July 26. The event, open to all industry professionals, begins at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails, at which time the final heats in the Pinewood Drag Races will take place. The venue for this year's banquet is the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center in Pomona, California.

The annual celebration provides attendees the opportunity to welcome the newest members of the SEMA Board of Directors, and pay tribute to the Board volunteers who have served their terms. In addition to new and outgoing Board member recognition, the evening will also honor the 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—George Barris, Eric Grant, Wade Kawasaki and “Gentleman Joe” Schubeck.

The Pinewood Drag Races annually feature more than 200 pinewood cars—built by SEMA staff, members and volunteers—going head to head to see who is king of the metal strip. Proceeds from the races benefit select charities chosen by the SEMA Cares Committee. Immediately following the races is a sit-down dinner where the official program will begin.

As an added treat for attendees, the legendary Batmobile will be one of several vehicles of on display providing a visual showcase of the creativity, ingenuity and unique styles that have driven the industry since its earliest days.

To learn more about the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser and to attend, visit www.sema.org/gala or contact Jamie Eriksen at jamiee@sema.org, 909-978-6737. For more information about the SEMA Hall of Fame, visit www.sema.org/hof.