News | Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

SEMA360 Education Seminars Now Available On-Demand

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 16:31

By Ashley Reyes

Thousands of participants took part in the SEMA360 Education program in early November, where they heard from leading experts, innovators and leaders, and left inspired, motivated and educated on how to work better and smarter on various topics relating to the specialty-equipment industry.

Recordings of some of the top sessions are now available to all industry members on the SEMA360 Education playlist on the SEMA Show YouTube Channel. Viewers will be able to see the actual presentations, including live questions and answers, that took place during the exclusive SEMA360 event. The learning tracks and seminars available are:

Advanced Vehicle Technology

Business Management

Builders

Brew Talks

Trends and Research

Vehicle Accessorization

The Stage – Interviews with Leaders, Legends, and Influencers

SEMA Education programs encompass all of the association’s educational efforts. For the first time, the education seminars took place virtually in absence of the in-person SEMA Show in Las Vegas. With each session designed to help businesses succeed and automotive aftermarket professionals advance their careers, the SEMA360 Education playlist is sure to educate and inspire you—no matter what segment of the industry you are involved in.

SEMA360 Education Seminars Now Available On-Demand

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 16:31

By Ashley Reyes

Thousands of participants took part in the SEMA360 Education program in early November, where they heard from leading experts, innovators and leaders, and left inspired, motivated and educated on how to work better and smarter on various topics relating to the specialty-equipment industry.

Recordings of some of the top sessions are now available to all industry members on the SEMA360 Education playlist on the SEMA Show YouTube Channel. Viewers will be able to see the actual presentations, including live questions and answers, that took place during the exclusive SEMA360 event. The learning tracks and seminars available are:

Advanced Vehicle Technology

Business Management

Builders

Brew Talks

Trends and Research

Vehicle Accessorization

The Stage – Interviews with Leaders, Legends, and Influencers

SEMA Education programs encompass all of the association’s educational efforts. For the first time, the education seminars took place virtually in absence of the in-person SEMA Show in Las Vegas. With each session designed to help businesses succeed and automotive aftermarket professionals advance their careers, the SEMA360 Education playlist is sure to educate and inspire you—no matter what segment of the industry you are involved in.

SEMA360 Education Seminars Now Available On-Demand

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 16:31

By Ashley Reyes

Thousands of participants took part in the SEMA360 Education program in early November, where they heard from leading experts, innovators and leaders, and left inspired, motivated and educated on how to work better and smarter on various topics relating to the specialty-equipment industry.

Recordings of some of the top sessions are now available to all industry members on the SEMA360 Education playlist on the SEMA Show YouTube Channel. Viewers will be able to see the actual presentations, including live questions and answers, that took place during the exclusive SEMA360 event. The learning tracks and seminars available are:

Advanced Vehicle Technology

Business Management

Builders

Brew Talks

Trends and Research

Vehicle Accessorization

The Stage – Interviews with Leaders, Legends, and Influencers

SEMA Education programs encompass all of the association’s educational efforts. For the first time, the education seminars took place virtually in absence of the in-person SEMA Show in Las Vegas. With each session designed to help businesses succeed and automotive aftermarket professionals advance their careers, the SEMA360 Education playlist is sure to educate and inspire you—no matter what segment of the industry you are involved in.

SBN Members Invited to Live Chat with Melanie White Next Week

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 16:27

Join the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network as they host a Facebook Live Chat with Melanie Hellwig White, president of Hellwig Products, on December 2, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. PST.

SBN Members Invited to Live Chat with Melanie White Next Week

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 16:27

Join the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network as they host a Facebook Live Chat with Melanie Hellwig White, president of Hellwig Products, on December 2, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. PST.

SEMA “She Is” Spotlight: How Jennifer Petraitis Finds Opportunity in an Industry That’s Constantly Evolving

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 16:23

By Ashley Reyes

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) named Jennifer Petraitis as this week’s #SheIsSEMA Spotlight Member. Petraitis works in Wholesale Support at The Retrofit Source LLC—an automotive aftermarket supplier of high-performance lighting upgrades for cars and trucks. The ability to keep learning is what keeps Petraitis in the industry. Find out why in her Q&A with SEMA.

SEMA: What is the best advice you have ever received?

Jennifer Petraitis: No matter where you go in this life, you're going to meet people who are going to provide you with the necessary tools for you to succeed in this life. Learn to use those tools when necessary; Nothing worth having comes easy.

SEMA: What keeps you involved in this industry?

JP: The ability to learn. The industry is constantly changing as we evolve. It keeps me on my toes.

SEMA: On a Saturday, where can you be found?

JP: You can find me running or traveling.

SEMA: How do you prepare for an important meeting?

JP: Early. It’s always good to be early and prepared.

SEMA: If you could go to lunch with one industry leader, living or dead, who would it be?

JP: Mary Barra.

Fill out this form to be a part of the #SheIsSEMA family. You will have the opportunity to be featured on SBN’s social media, SEMA eNews and be recognized on the www.sema.org/sheissema website. While there, check out other inspirational women who are leading the industry and are paving the path for future success.

Not an SBN member? Fill out this form to join today.

SEMA “She Is” Spotlight: How Jennifer Petraitis Finds Opportunity in an Industry That’s Constantly Evolving

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 16:23

By Ashley Reyes

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) named Jennifer Petraitis as this week’s #SheIsSEMA Spotlight Member. Petraitis works in Wholesale Support at The Retrofit Source LLC—an automotive aftermarket supplier of high-performance lighting upgrades for cars and trucks. The ability to keep learning is what keeps Petraitis in the industry. Find out why in her Q&A with SEMA.

SEMA: What is the best advice you have ever received?

Jennifer Petraitis: No matter where you go in this life, you're going to meet people who are going to provide you with the necessary tools for you to succeed in this life. Learn to use those tools when necessary; Nothing worth having comes easy.

SEMA: What keeps you involved in this industry?

JP: The ability to learn. The industry is constantly changing as we evolve. It keeps me on my toes.

SEMA: On a Saturday, where can you be found?

JP: You can find me running or traveling.

SEMA: How do you prepare for an important meeting?

JP: Early. It’s always good to be early and prepared.

SEMA: If you could go to lunch with one industry leader, living or dead, who would it be?

JP: Mary Barra.

Fill out this form to be a part of the #SheIsSEMA family. You will have the opportunity to be featured on SBN’s social media, SEMA eNews and be recognized on the www.sema.org/sheissema website. While there, check out other inspirational women who are leading the industry and are paving the path for future success.

Not an SBN member? Fill out this form to join today.

Submit SEMA Board of Directors Nominations Now!

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 15:33

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

Seats in four different categories are open for this year’s SEMA Board of Directors election.

As a member of the Association, we need your recommendation of industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

The following seats are open for this year’s election:

Chairman-elect (1 open seat)
Manufacturers (2 open seats)
Distributors/Retailers (2 open seats)
Services (1 open seat)

Please take a moment and tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position by completing and submitting a nomination form. To help the vetting process, include information about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements that would make that nominee an outstanding board candidate.

Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors are due on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Please complete and submit the nomination form.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. We urge you to take part in the nominations process—our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the Board, but we need you to help bring them to the attention of the Nominating Committee.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Sincerely,

Chris Kersting, CAE
SEMA President & CEO

Submit SEMA Board of Directors Nominations Now!

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 15:33

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

Seats in four different categories are open for this year’s SEMA Board of Directors election.

As a member of the Association, we need your recommendation of industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

The following seats are open for this year’s election:

Chairman-elect (1 open seat)
Manufacturers (2 open seats)
Distributors/Retailers (2 open seats)
Services (1 open seat)

Please take a moment and tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position by completing and submitting a nomination form. To help the vetting process, include information about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements that would make that nominee an outstanding board candidate.

Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors are due on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Please complete and submit the nomination form.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. We urge you to take part in the nominations process—our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the Board, but we need you to help bring them to the attention of the Nominating Committee.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Sincerely,

Chris Kersting, CAE
SEMA President & CEO

Industry Jobs

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 15:29

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.