Gart Sutton will moderate a free webinar previewing his consultancy group's Powersports Dealer Update Workshops at the 2010 SEMA Show.

Powersports dealers, don't miss the chance to preview unique, high-level training from the industry experts at Gart Sutton and Associates (GSA) (including renowned powersports educator, author and president of GSA, Gart Sutton). GSA will present eight workshops dedicated to powersports dealers at the 2010 SEMA Show, November 1–2, at the Renaissance Hotel, covering topics such as parts and accessories, finance and insurance, sales, service and dealership management.

These same experts will preview their SEMA Show sessions during an exclusive free webinar next Thursday, August 26, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT). The “Powersports Dealer Update Preview” will feature workshop speakers, including Steve Jones, a 30-year industry veteran who develops training programs for several major OEMs and conducts in-dealership consulting and training; Mike Brunken, a 20-group moderator, trainer and a lead instructor of the Service Management Development Program; Tony Gonzalez, management development teacher and moderator of the lion's share of 20 Clubs for GSA; and GSA trainer and on-site consultant Steve Dodds, who spent nearly 10 years working in finance and insurance and has helped numerous multi-line and single-line dealers meet and exceed their goals.

Sutton will moderate this FREE webinar.

Powersports Dealer Update Workshops are open to all powersports dealers, include two industry keynote speaker lunches and an additional state-of-the-industry powersports panel discussion that dealers can’t afford to miss.

Click here to register for this exclusive preview of these valuable SEMA Show sessions. Unable to tune in at the scheduled time? No problem. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars after the event to download and review the webinar at your convenience.

For more information on the SEMA Webinar Program and to view a list of all upcoming SEMA webinars, go to www.SEMA.org/webinars.

Gart Sutton will moderate a free webinar previewing his consultancy group's Powersports Dealer Update Workshops at the 2010 SEMA Show.

Powersports dealers, don't miss the chance to preview unique, high-level training from the industry experts at Gart Sutton and Associates (GSA) (including renowned powersports educator, author and president of GSA, Gart Sutton). GSA will present eight workshops dedicated to powersports dealers at the 2010 SEMA Show, November 1–2, at the Renaissance Hotel, covering topics such as parts and accessories, finance and insurance, sales, service and dealership management.

These same experts will preview their SEMA Show sessions during an exclusive free webinar next Thursday, August 26, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT). The “Powersports Dealer Update Preview” will feature workshop speakers, including Steve Jones, a 30-year industry veteran who develops training programs for several major OEMs and conducts in-dealership consulting and training; Mike Brunken, a 20-group moderator, trainer and a lead instructor of the Service Management Development Program; Tony Gonzalez, management development teacher and moderator of the lion's share of 20 Clubs for GSA; and GSA trainer and on-site consultant Steve Dodds, who spent nearly 10 years working in finance and insurance and has helped numerous multi-line and single-line dealers meet and exceed their goals.

Sutton will moderate this FREE webinar.

Powersports Dealer Update Workshops are open to all powersports dealers, include two industry keynote speaker lunches and an additional state-of-the-industry powersports panel discussion that dealers can’t afford to miss.

Click here to register for this exclusive preview of these valuable SEMA Show sessions. Unable to tune in at the scheduled time? No problem. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars after the event to download and review the webinar at your convenience.

For more information on the SEMA Webinar Program and to view a list of all upcoming SEMA webinars, go to www.SEMA.org/webinars.

Gart Sutton will moderate a free webinar previewing his consultancy group's Powersports Dealer Update Workshops at the 2010 SEMA Show.

Powersports dealers, don't miss the chance to preview unique, high-level training from the industry experts at Gart Sutton and Associates (GSA) (including renowned powersports educator, author and president of GSA, Gart Sutton). GSA will present eight workshops dedicated to powersports dealers at the 2010 SEMA Show, November 1–2, at the Renaissance Hotel, covering topics such as parts and accessories, finance and insurance, sales, service and dealership management.

These same experts will preview their SEMA Show sessions during an exclusive free webinar next Thursday, August 26, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT). The “Powersports Dealer Update Preview” will feature workshop speakers, including Steve Jones, a 30-year industry veteran who develops training programs for several major OEMs and conducts in-dealership consulting and training; Mike Brunken, a 20-group moderator, trainer and a lead instructor of the Service Management Development Program; Tony Gonzalez, management development teacher and moderator of the lion's share of 20 Clubs for GSA; and GSA trainer and on-site consultant Steve Dodds, who spent nearly 10 years working in finance and insurance and has helped numerous multi-line and single-line dealers meet and exceed their goals.

Sutton will moderate this FREE webinar.

Powersports Dealer Update Workshops are open to all powersports dealers, include two industry keynote speaker lunches and an additional state-of-the-industry powersports panel discussion that dealers can’t afford to miss.

Click here to register for this exclusive preview of these valuable SEMA Show sessions. Unable to tune in at the scheduled time? No problem. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars after the event to download and review the webinar at your convenience.

For more information on the SEMA Webinar Program and to view a list of all upcoming SEMA webinars, go to www.SEMA.org/webinars.

Gart Sutton will moderate a free webinar previewing his consultancy group's Powersports Dealer Update Workshops at the 2010 SEMA Show.

Powersports dealers, don't miss the chance to preview unique, high-level training from the industry experts at Gart Sutton and Associates (GSA) (including renowned powersports educator, author and president of GSA, Gart Sutton). GSA will present eight workshops dedicated to powersports dealers at the 2010 SEMA Show, November 1–2, at the Renaissance Hotel, covering topics such as parts and accessories, finance and insurance, sales, service and dealership management.

These same experts will preview their SEMA Show sessions during an exclusive free webinar next Thursday, August 26, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT). The “Powersports Dealer Update Preview” will feature workshop speakers, including Steve Jones, a 30-year industry veteran who develops training programs for several major OEMs and conducts in-dealership consulting and training; Mike Brunken, a 20-group moderator, trainer and a lead instructor of the Service Management Development Program; Tony Gonzalez, management development teacher and moderator of the lion's share of 20 Clubs for GSA; and GSA trainer and on-site consultant Steve Dodds, who spent nearly 10 years working in finance and insurance and has helped numerous multi-line and single-line dealers meet and exceed their goals.

Sutton will moderate this FREE webinar.

Powersports Dealer Update Workshops are open to all powersports dealers, include two industry keynote speaker lunches and an additional state-of-the-industry powersports panel discussion that dealers can’t afford to miss.

Click here to register for this exclusive preview of these valuable SEMA Show sessions. Unable to tune in at the scheduled time? No problem. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars after the event to download and review the webinar at your convenience.

For more information on the SEMA Webinar Program and to view a list of all upcoming SEMA webinars, go to www.SEMA.org/webinars.

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities. Click on an item for more details.

While hackers once delighted in bringing down gargantuan computer networks like those of the Pentagon or multinational corporations, the latest breed is more apt to harass and bully much smaller businesses—including those in the automotive specialty-equipment market. Scott Brickey, a data systems analyst for Advanced Clutch Technology, learned this cruel fact the hard way when ACT's website was maliciously attacked for no discernible reason and immediately rendered inoperable.

Read on for the seven tips to strengthen your site's defenses against today's hackers.

While hackers once delighted in bringing down gargantuan computer networks like those of the Pentagon or multinational corporations, the latest breed is more apt to harass and bully much smaller businesses—including those in the automotive specialty-equipment market. Scott Brickey, a data systems analyst for Advanced Clutch Technology, learned this cruel fact the hard way when ACT's website was maliciously attacked for no discernible reason and immediately rendered inoperable.

Read on for the seven tips to strengthen your site's defenses against today's hackers.

As the political climate continues to evolve in advance of the 2010 elections, SEMA members arrived in Washington, D.C., for the biennial SEMA Washington Rally. On May 12, Rally participants met with the senators and representatives to discuss critical issues facing their businesses and the industry.

Read more about how the SEMA Washington Rally helps members of Congress better understand the specialty-equipment industry and provides SEMA members the opportunity to provide recommendations on how to address touch issues facing businesses and employees.

As the political climate continues to evolve in advance of the 2010 elections, SEMA members arrived in Washington, D.C., for the biennial SEMA Washington Rally. On May 12, Rally participants met with the senators and representatives to discuss critical issues facing their businesses and the industry.

Read more about how the SEMA Washington Rally helps members of Congress better understand the specialty-equipment industry and provides SEMA members the opportunity to provide recommendations on how to address touch issues facing businesses and employees.

	The 2010 SEMA Show New Products Awards Breakfast will feature Local Motors CEO and co-founder John B. Rogers.

John B. Rogers Jr., CEO and co-founder of Local Motors, will discuss how open sourcing will change automobile production during his 2010 SEMA Show New Products Awards Breakfast keynote, “Open Innovation, a 21st Century Advantage," on Tuesday, November 2.

Rogers launched Local Motors three years ago based on the concept of open-source co-creation and local manufacturing, a business practice and philosophy highlighted in the August issue of SEMA News. Attendees at the annual awards breakfast will not only learn how this company is changing the way vehicles are being built but will also be among the first to see which products the industry has deemed most innovative.

All exhibitors are invited to enter the awards competition and are entitled to one free entry (additional entries cost $75 if received before October 8, $150 after). Use the form located here to get started.

Tickets to the New Products Awards Breakfast are free and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't wait—reserve your tickets now!

Click here to save your seat.