On Thursday, November 1, at 7:15 a.m. in the Las Vegas Hotel, Ballroom A, the SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) will honor three deserving individuals as part of the group's Speed Networking Breakfast, one of the most popular events of the Show.

Established in 2002 to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of a woman in the specialty-equipment industry, the SBN Woman of the Year Award considers the perception of these women as role models, including knowledge and expertise, leadership and management roles, and their industry involvement.

The SBN Woman of the Year nominees are:

• Theresa Contreras – L&G Enterprises
• Lauren Fix – Classic Tube/Automotive Aspects
• Sherry Kollien – Ford Motor Company

The SBN Athena Award, named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, was established in 1994 to honor a male or female SEMA member or company for outstanding contributions and dedication to women in the specialty-equipment industry.

The SBN Athena Award nominees are:

• Doug Evans – Source Interlink Media
• Ford Motor Co.
• Kim Pendergast – Magnuson Superchargers

The Mentor of the Year Award was created to acknowledge and honor an individual for his/her wisdom, encouragement, and willingness to “help others along” as a foundation for growth within and for the specialty-equipment industry.

The SBN Mentor of the Year nominees are:

• Doug Evans – Source Interlink Media
• Karen Salvaggio – Thunder Valley Racing
• Mike Spagnola – Street Scene Equipment

Join the celebration as the SBN recognizes the accomplishments of these deserving nominees, while establishing new industry contacts during the fast-paced networking portion of the breakfast event. For event details and to purchase your ticket, visit www.SEMAShow.com/sema-show-special-events. Tickets are $35 for SBN members and $49 for non-members.

	SEMA Showgoers are invited to fuel up everyday of the 2012 SEMA Show at one of two UPS coffee stations.

From setup at dawn to late-night dinner meetings, the SEMA Show is packed with networking and business-building opportunities. Gear up by fueling up each day before the Show at one of two UPS coffee stations.

When you arrive, a UPS worker will greet you with a warm cup of coffee sure to jump-start your day. Stay for a minute, stay for an hour or come back for refills—all courtesy of UPS in appreciation for your contributions to the 2012 SEMA Show.  

Starting at 7:30 a.m. each morning of the Show, you’ll find the coffee kiosks near the entrances to North Hall and South Hall. And while you’re there, ask about the new UPS benefits and discounts now available to SEMA members, including special deals on shipping and much more—it’s all part of the UPS commitment to supporting SEMA members and the automotive aftermarket.

UPS is the Preferred Carrier for the 2012 SEMA Show and the official logistics provider to SEMA members. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.

More information about UPS is available at www.UPS.com.

	SEMA Showgoers are invited to fuel up everyday of the 2012 SEMA Show at one of two UPS coffee stations.

From setup at dawn to late-night dinner meetings, the SEMA Show is packed with networking and business-building opportunities. Gear up by fueling up each day before the Show at one of two UPS coffee stations.

When you arrive, a UPS worker will greet you with a warm cup of coffee sure to jump-start your day. Stay for a minute, stay for an hour or come back for refills—all courtesy of UPS in appreciation for your contributions to the 2012 SEMA Show.  

Starting at 7:30 a.m. each morning of the Show, you’ll find the coffee kiosks near the entrances to North Hall and South Hall. And while you’re there, ask about the new UPS benefits and discounts now available to SEMA members, including special deals on shipping and much more—it’s all part of the UPS commitment to supporting SEMA members and the automotive aftermarket.

UPS is the Preferred Carrier for the 2012 SEMA Show and the official logistics provider to SEMA members. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.

More information about UPS is available at www.UPS.com.

	SEMA created an online update to the directory available at www.semashow.com/directory.

The 2012 SEMA Show Directory is one of the key resources that buyers use to locate SEMA Show exhibitors in the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition to providing buyers with company locations, the directory also includes brief company descriptions and a map detailing the layouts of the Show's three halls.

Exhibitors who signed up for the Show prior to August 31 were included in the 2012 SEMA Show Directory. However, exhibitors that secured a booth for the Show after August 31 do not appear in the printed directory. To accommodate those exhibitors, as well as any exhibitors that may have relocated after August 31, SEMA created an online update to the directory available at www.semashow.com/directory.  

This year's printed directory is combined with the November issue of SEMA News magazine. This partnership provides buyers with a way to quickly navigate the Show floor and access to information on key Show attractions, in-depth details on a variety of display vehicles, locations and times of celebrity appearances, a list of available Vegas discounts and specials and more.

Questions about the 2012 SEMA Show Directory? Contact Marel Del Rio at mareld@sema.org.

More information on the 2012 SEMA Show is available online at www.SEMAShow.com.

	SEMA created an online update to the directory available at www.semashow.com/directory.

The 2012 SEMA Show Directory is one of the key resources that buyers use to locate SEMA Show exhibitors in the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition to providing buyers with company locations, the directory also includes brief company descriptions and a map detailing the layouts of the Show's three halls.

Exhibitors who signed up for the Show prior to August 31 were included in the 2012 SEMA Show Directory. However, exhibitors that secured a booth for the Show after August 31 do not appear in the printed directory. To accommodate those exhibitors, as well as any exhibitors that may have relocated after August 31, SEMA created an online update to the directory available at www.semashow.com/directory.  

This year's printed directory is combined with the November issue of SEMA News magazine. This partnership provides buyers with a way to quickly navigate the Show floor and access to information on key Show attractions, in-depth details on a variety of display vehicles, locations and times of celebrity appearances, a list of available Vegas discounts and specials and more.

Questions about the 2012 SEMA Show Directory? Contact Marel Del Rio at mareld@sema.org.

More information on the 2012 SEMA Show is available online at www.SEMAShow.com.

Two WD-40/SEMA Cares trucks that will be introduced at the 2012 SEMA Show.

Excitement continues to build around the two WD-40/SEMA Cares trucks that will be introduced at the 2012 SEMA Show. After receiving their final touches in shops across Southern California, the two trucks—the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose ’53 Ford F-100 and the WD-40 Specialist/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-350—are finally complete and headed to Las Vegas.

Don’t miss the press conference for the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose ’53 F-100 in the SEMA Show Grand Lobby (between the North and Central Halls) Tuesday, October 30, at 12:00 p.m. At the event, you’ll hear from Chip Foose, WD-40 Co. President and CEO Garry Ridge and other partners about this year’s build project and how the vehicle will help support some great charities. The custom Ford SuperDuty will be placed inside WD-40 Company’s booth (#12217) throughout the show.

Learn more about both projects at WD40.com/Foose.

Two WD-40/SEMA Cares trucks that will be introduced at the 2012 SEMA Show.

Excitement continues to build around the two WD-40/SEMA Cares trucks that will be introduced at the 2012 SEMA Show. After receiving their final touches in shops across Southern California, the two trucks—the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose ’53 Ford F-100 and the WD-40 Specialist/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-350—are finally complete and headed to Las Vegas.

Don’t miss the press conference for the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose ’53 F-100 in the SEMA Show Grand Lobby (between the North and Central Halls) Tuesday, October 30, at 12:00 p.m. At the event, you’ll hear from Chip Foose, WD-40 Co. President and CEO Garry Ridge and other partners about this year’s build project and how the vehicle will help support some great charities. The custom Ford SuperDuty will be placed inside WD-40 Company’s booth (#12217) throughout the show.

Learn more about both projects at WD40.com/Foose.

Two WD-40/SEMA Cares trucks that will be introduced at the 2012 SEMA Show.

Excitement continues to build around the two WD-40/SEMA Cares trucks that will be introduced at the 2012 SEMA Show. After receiving their final touches in shops across Southern California, the two trucks—the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose ’53 Ford F-100 and the WD-40 Specialist/SEMA Cares Foose Ford F-350—are finally complete and headed to Las Vegas.

Don’t miss the press conference for the WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose ’53 F-100 in the SEMA Show Grand Lobby (between the North and Central Halls) Tuesday, October 30, at 12:00 p.m. At the event, you’ll hear from Chip Foose, WD-40 Co. President and CEO Garry Ridge and other partners about this year’s build project and how the vehicle will help support some great charities. The custom Ford SuperDuty will be placed inside WD-40 Company’s booth (#12217) throughout the show.

Learn more about both projects at WD40.com/Foose.

Over the past year, the Manufacturers’ Representative Council (MRC) has been evaluating how to best deliver value to its membership and what structure could best influence the manufacturers' representatives industry as a whole.

After careful consideration and thought-provoking deliberation, council leadership ultimately made the decision to transition MRC from an agency-based membership model to an individual-based professional network—the Manufacturers' Representative Network (MRN).

A critical component to this decision was the ability to reach more professionals in our industry and, as a result, better address the challenges and opportunities confronting the professional rep industry. MRN’s vision statement is as follows:

MRN is a community of manufacturer agents that seek to promote the benefits and relevance of the profession. We will do this by:

• Collaborating with all segments of the specialty-equipment market on the importance of our community.
• Strengthening our community through engaging industry professionals.
• Being a catalyst for communicating solutions impacting the industry and its segments.

Professional sales agencies are comprised of individuals who cover diverse products and territories. The ability to effectively influence change in the industry requires that SEMA increase the communication channel and better serve all those on the front lines. A network approach that focuses on building a community of influencers will best promote the value manufacturers' representatives bring to the distribution channel.  

To become a part of the network for professional agents and representatives, visit the Manufacturers' Representative Network and join today. Should you have any questions, contact Zane Clark at 909-978-6696.

“The Manufacturers' Representative Network is very excited about these changes and feels this will best serve, promote and elevate our industry,” said MRN Chairman Thomas Jourdan of True High Performance Sales.

Over the past year, the Manufacturers’ Representative Council (MRC) has been evaluating how to best deliver value to its membership and what structure could best influence the manufacturers' representatives industry as a whole.

After careful consideration and thought-provoking deliberation, council leadership ultimately made the decision to transition MRC from an agency-based membership model to an individual-based professional network—the Manufacturers' Representative Network (MRN).

A critical component to this decision was the ability to reach more professionals in our industry and, as a result, better address the challenges and opportunities confronting the professional rep industry. MRN’s vision statement is as follows:

MRN is a community of manufacturer agents that seek to promote the benefits and relevance of the profession. We will do this by:

• Collaborating with all segments of the specialty-equipment market on the importance of our community.
• Strengthening our community through engaging industry professionals.
• Being a catalyst for communicating solutions impacting the industry and its segments.

Professional sales agencies are comprised of individuals who cover diverse products and territories. The ability to effectively influence change in the industry requires that SEMA increase the communication channel and better serve all those on the front lines. A network approach that focuses on building a community of influencers will best promote the value manufacturers' representatives bring to the distribution channel.  

To become a part of the network for professional agents and representatives, visit the Manufacturers' Representative Network and join today. Should you have any questions, contact Zane Clark at 909-978-6696.

“The Manufacturers' Representative Network is very excited about these changes and feels this will best serve, promote and elevate our industry,” said MRN Chairman Thomas Jourdan of True High Performance Sales.