By SEMA Editors

How far will an engine go without fuel? How many sales will you make if buyers can’t find your products?

You may have built the most “high-performance” company website or eCommerce site, but if you don’t have the right “fuel”—or product data—you’re not going to get very far.

How does data affect your sales? How can you boost your profits and expand your market reach? The answer: Through standardized product data. Join the SEMA Education Institute (SEI) and the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team to learn how the SDC program works through a live system demonstration. Join this webinar Thursday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT).

The SDC team has extensive experience in B2B and B2C sales, marketing, eCommerce, data distribution and data management. They will show you how to use the SDC platform. During this session they will:

• Give an overview of the online user interface and take a tour of SDC features and functionality.
• Learn how to upload new products, update current products and validate product data to industry standards.
• Review how to schedule downloads, review current member listings and manage data feeds.

One thing is certain—there is no more business as usual. The future is arriving at a faster pace than ever before, and the SDC team will show you how to take control of your product data to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. Join SEI and SDC, Thursday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) for this free, informative session.

Participate live or download the webinar when it's convenient.

By SEMA Editors

How far will an engine go without fuel? How many sales will you make if buyers can’t find your products?

You may have built the most “high-performance” company website or eCommerce site, but if you don’t have the right “fuel”—or product data—you’re not going to get very far.

How does data affect your sales? How can you boost your profits and expand your market reach? The answer: Through standardized product data. Join the SEMA Education Institute (SEI) and the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team to learn how the SDC program works through a live system demonstration. Join this webinar Thursday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT).

The SDC team has extensive experience in B2B and B2C sales, marketing, eCommerce, data distribution and data management. They will show you how to use the SDC platform. During this session they will:

• Give an overview of the online user interface and take a tour of SDC features and functionality.
• Learn how to upload new products, update current products and validate product data to industry standards.
• Review how to schedule downloads, review current member listings and manage data feeds.

One thing is certain—there is no more business as usual. The future is arriving at a faster pace than ever before, and the SDC team will show you how to take control of your product data to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. Join SEI and SDC, Thursday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) for this free, informative session.

Participate live or download the webinar when it's convenient.

By SEMA Editors

How far will an engine go without fuel? How many sales will you make if buyers can’t find your products?

You may have built the most “high-performance” company website or eCommerce site, but if you don’t have the right “fuel”—or product data—you’re not going to get very far.

How does data affect your sales? How can you boost your profits and expand your market reach? The answer: Through standardized product data. Join the SEMA Education Institute (SEI) and the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team to learn how the SDC program works through a live system demonstration. Join this webinar Thursday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT).

The SDC team has extensive experience in B2B and B2C sales, marketing, eCommerce, data distribution and data management. They will show you how to use the SDC platform. During this session they will:

• Give an overview of the online user interface and take a tour of SDC features and functionality.
• Learn how to upload new products, update current products and validate product data to industry standards.
• Review how to schedule downloads, review current member listings and manage data feeds.

One thing is certain—there is no more business as usual. The future is arriving at a faster pace than ever before, and the SDC team will show you how to take control of your product data to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. Join SEI and SDC, Thursday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) for this free, informative session.

Participate live or download the webinar when it's convenient.

By SEMA Editors

How far will an engine go without fuel? How many sales will you make if buyers can’t find your products?

You may have built the most “high-performance” company website or eCommerce site, but if you don’t have the right “fuel”—or product data—you’re not going to get very far.

How does data affect your sales? How can you boost your profits and expand your market reach? The answer: Through standardized product data. Join the SEMA Education Institute (SEI) and the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team to learn how the SDC program works through a live system demonstration. Join this webinar Thursday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT).

The SDC team has extensive experience in B2B and B2C sales, marketing, eCommerce, data distribution and data management. They will show you how to use the SDC platform. During this session they will:

• Give an overview of the online user interface and take a tour of SDC features and functionality.
• Learn how to upload new products, update current products and validate product data to industry standards.
• Review how to schedule downloads, review current member listings and manage data feeds.

One thing is certain—there is no more business as usual. The future is arriving at a faster pace than ever before, and the SDC team will show you how to take control of your product data to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. Join SEI and SDC, Thursday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) for this free, informative session.

Participate live or download the webinar when it's convenient.

By SEMA Staff

The deadline for members to submit their SEMA Hall of Fame nominations is Friday, March 22, 2013. The SEMA Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the stature of and significantly contributed to the industry’s growth.

A rule of thumb to qualify could be the following question: “If this person had never existed, how would SEMA and the industry be different?”

Please take a moment to review the Hall of Fame website and SEMA Hall of Fame criteria and listings of past inductees. In order to assist the Hall of Fame Committee in making their selection, please provide a brief statement, including accomplishments and comments as to why, based on the award criteria, the individual is deserving of this honor. Your completed nomination form is confidential and vital to helping the Hall of Fame Committee make their selection for the 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame.

Please submit your 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame form by Friday, March 22, 2013.

By SEMA Staff

The deadline for members to submit their SEMA Hall of Fame nominations is Friday, March 22, 2013. The SEMA Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding persons in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments on a national basis have enhanced the stature of and significantly contributed to the industry’s growth.

A rule of thumb to qualify could be the following question: “If this person had never existed, how would SEMA and the industry be different?”

Please take a moment to review the Hall of Fame website and SEMA Hall of Fame criteria and listings of past inductees. In order to assist the Hall of Fame Committee in making their selection, please provide a brief statement, including accomplishments and comments as to why, based on the award criteria, the individual is deserving of this honor. Your completed nomination form is confidential and vital to helping the Hall of Fame Committee make their selection for the 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame.

Please submit your 2013 SEMA Hall of Fame form by Friday, March 22, 2013.

By Arlene Wood

SEMA's council leaders.

Nominations for a Select Committee seat on one of SEMA's councils and member networks will close at 5:00 p.m. (PDT) March 22, 2013.



Do you have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See a change in the market that needs to be made? Have an idea but need some industry muscle to make it happen? Then it may be time for you to volunteer to be an industry leader and make your voice heard.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or network. These volunteers are in tune with their market and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper. 
There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of SEMA members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges that require a special focus by the association.

Find out who is currently involved in SEMA's councils and networks and follow the link to the group that supports your interests.

Get started now by using the online council nominations form; it's quick and easy to complete, and no printing or faxing is required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. (PDT) March 22, 2013.



For more information on SEMA's councils and committees or the nomination and election process, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org.

By Arlene Wood

SEMA's council leaders.

Nominations for a Select Committee seat on one of SEMA's councils and member networks will close at 5:00 p.m. (PDT) March 22, 2013.



Do you have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See a change in the market that needs to be made? Have an idea but need some industry muscle to make it happen? Then it may be time for you to volunteer to be an industry leader and make your voice heard.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or network. These volunteers are in tune with their market and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper. 
There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of SEMA members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges that require a special focus by the association.

Find out who is currently involved in SEMA's councils and networks and follow the link to the group that supports your interests.

Get started now by using the online council nominations form; it's quick and easy to complete, and no printing or faxing is required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. (PDT) March 22, 2013.



For more information on SEMA's councils and committees or the nomination and election process, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org.

By Arlene Wood

SEMA's council leaders.

Nominations for a Select Committee seat on one of SEMA's councils and member networks will close at 5:00 p.m. (PDT) March 22, 2013.



Do you have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See a change in the market that needs to be made? Have an idea but need some industry muscle to make it happen? Then it may be time for you to volunteer to be an industry leader and make your voice heard.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or network. These volunteers are in tune with their market and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper. 
There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of SEMA members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges that require a special focus by the association.

Find out who is currently involved in SEMA's councils and networks and follow the link to the group that supports your interests.

Get started now by using the online council nominations form; it's quick and easy to complete, and no printing or faxing is required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. (PDT) March 22, 2013.



For more information on SEMA's councils and committees or the nomination and election process, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

• Extreme Dimensions Inc., located in Fullerton, California, is hiring a sales/account manager to maintain current accounts and expand sales with existing accounts by introducing new products. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in sales/customer service, knowledge of the aftermarket automotive industry, especially aerodynamics, and be fluent in Spanish.

• AMP Research, located in Tustin, California, is hiring a mechanical inspector to inspect incoming components and materials, generate first-article inspection reports, nonconformance reports and help drive process improvement efforts. The ideal candidate should be CQI or CQT certified and have a minimum of three years' experience as a mechanical inspector and must know how to use basic mechanical measuring devices.

• The AAM Group, located in Tennessee, is hiring a graphic/web developer with provable experience in Adobe Creative Suite, excellent oral and written skills and experience with web development.

• Steve Millen Sportparts Inc., located in Costa Mesa, California, is hiring a product data supervisor responsible for the management of a three-person team that develops, manipulates, formats and maintains the company’s and its vendors' product data. The successful candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have basic knowledge of automotive application structure and parts and accessories.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.