By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

U.S. Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) is currently serving in his second term representing North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District, which spans five counties between Statesville and Greensboro. Prior to running for Congress in 2016, he helped to manage his family’s landscaping supply and janitorial businesses and owned a gun shop and an indoor shooting range.

Rep. Budd earned an MBA from Wake Forest University and a master’s in leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is also counted among Federal lawmakers in the SEMA-supported Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus.

Watch the video to learn more about Rep. Budd, an advocate for the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act. Send a letter asking your legislator to support the RPM Act and protect the future of motorsports.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

U.S. Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) is currently serving in his second term representing North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District, which spans five counties between Statesville and Greensboro. Prior to running for Congress in 2016, he helped to manage his family’s landscaping supply and janitorial businesses and owned a gun shop and an indoor shooting range.

Rep. Budd earned an MBA from Wake Forest University and a master’s in leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is also counted among Federal lawmakers in the SEMA-supported Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus.

Watch the video to learn more about Rep. Budd, an advocate for the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act. Send a letter asking your legislator to support the RPM Act and protect the future of motorsports.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

U.S. Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) is currently serving in his second term representing North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District, which spans five counties between Statesville and Greensboro. Prior to running for Congress in 2016, he helped to manage his family’s landscaping supply and janitorial businesses and owned a gun shop and an indoor shooting range.

Rep. Budd earned an MBA from Wake Forest University and a master’s in leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is also counted among Federal lawmakers in the SEMA-supported Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus.

Watch the video to learn more about Rep. Budd, an advocate for the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act. Send a letter asking your legislator to support the RPM Act and protect the future of motorsports.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

U.S. Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) is currently serving in his second term representing North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District, which spans five counties between Statesville and Greensboro. Prior to running for Congress in 2016, he helped to manage his family’s landscaping supply and janitorial businesses and owned a gun shop and an indoor shooting range.

Rep. Budd earned an MBA from Wake Forest University and a master’s in leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is also counted among Federal lawmakers in the SEMA-supported Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus.

Watch the video to learn more about Rep. Budd, an advocate for the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act. Send a letter asking your legislator to support the RPM Act and protect the future of motorsports.

By Kyle Cheng

Economic news over the last month has remained generally positive, with the labor market continuing to show strength. Consumer spending has been strong, incomes are growing, and confidence remains high. Manufacturing is also looking better. The biggest risk factor right now is the COVID-19 (coronavirus). Although centered in China mainly, economic repercussions are being felt widely across the world because of effects on supply chains.

A recession looks unlikely in 2020, but collateral damage from global events, such as the coronavirus, are difficult to fully predict because their impact is widely felt.

Want more information on the trends affecting the specialty-equipment industry? Check out the SEMA Industry Indicators Report each month to learn how movements in the broader economy may impact your business strategy. In this report, published monthly, you’ll get a snapshot of the overall economy and our industry, including:

• Overall Economic Outlook
• New Vehicle Sales and Statistics on Auto Parts Production
• Consumer Sentiment and Spending
• Economic Growth and Unemployment
• Other Important Industry Insights

To learn more, download the February “Industry Indicators Report” – now available for free at www.sema.org/research.

Yes, we’ve all heard that email marketing is sometimes derided as a dinosaur technology, but the fact is that email delivers, year after year.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2020/02/the-top-five-online-email-marketing-services-a-buyers-market

Yes, we’ve all heard that email marketing is sometimes derided as a dinosaur technology, but the fact is that email delivers, year after year.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2020/02/the-top-five-online-email-marketing-services-a-buyers-market

Wheels and tires are more than utilitarian objects. The right combination can enhance a vehicle’s performance, increase safety and stability, and even make a fashion statement.

By SEMA Editors

Secure your booth for the SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

Companies planning to exhibit at the 2020 SEMA Show need to submit booth space applications and deposit prior to Friday, March 27, to participate in the Priority Space Selection process. The space selection process takes place May 4–20, and provides exhibitors with the opportunity to secure the best location for their SEMA Show display. The selection process is based on exhibitor seniority.

To secure your booth for the 2020 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

The 2020 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6, in Las Vegas. Complete information about the 2020 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Secure your booth for the SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

Companies planning to exhibit at the 2020 SEMA Show need to submit booth space applications and deposit prior to Friday, March 27, to participate in the Priority Space Selection process. The space selection process takes place May 4–20, and provides exhibitors with the opportunity to secure the best location for their SEMA Show display. The selection process is based on exhibitor seniority.

To secure your booth for the 2020 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

The 2020 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6, in Las Vegas. Complete information about the 2020 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.