By Kristopher Porter

Network with peers at the SBN inaugural meetup at the Keystone BIG Show.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) is hosting an inaugural meetup at the Keystone BIG Show, being held March 8, from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (CST), at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

All SBN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to support the advancement of women in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN members who are not attending the Keystone BIG Show are welcome to attend the meetup and also attend the BIG Show’s opening night keynote and reception. RSVPs are required for all SBN members who are not attending the show.

If you live in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area and are a SBN member, or you’re a registered Keystone Big Show attendee, stop by and enjoy an evening of light refreshments with fellow SBN colleagues.

Tickets are available now.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Kristopher Porter

Network with peers at the SBN inaugural meetup at the Keystone BIG Show.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) is hosting an inaugural meetup at the Keystone BIG Show, being held March 8, from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (CST), at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

All SBN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to support the advancement of women in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN members who are not attending the Keystone BIG Show are welcome to attend the meetup and also attend the BIG Show’s opening night keynote and reception. RSVPs are required for all SBN members who are not attending the show.

If you live in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area and are a SBN member, or you’re a registered Keystone Big Show attendee, stop by and enjoy an evening of light refreshments with fellow SBN colleagues.

Tickets are available now.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By SEMA Editors

The ’19 Ford Ranger Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew includes a 5-ft. box, 10-speed automatic transmission and Ford's 2.3L EcoBoost engine.

In cooperation with Ford, the SEMA Garage will host a Measuring Session for the ’19 Ford Ranger. The session takes place Tuesday–Wednesday, March 5–6, at the SEMA Garage, located adjacent to the SEMA headquarters in Diamond Bar, California. 

For two days, SEMA manufacturer members are invited to test-fit prototypes, gather 3-D scan data, measure components and have close-up access to the vehicles. SEMA members who would like to take part in the measuring session can select Tuesday, March 5, or Wednesday, March 6.

Register for the 2019 Ford Measuring Session.

The two Ford Rangers that will be available feature different trim packages: SuperCab 4x2 XL STX and SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat. The trucks are powered by a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Lariat SuperCrew features a 5-ft. cargo box, while the XL SuperCab features a 6-ft. cargo box.

For more information about the SEMA Garage, visit www.semagarage.com.

By SEMA Editors

The ’19 Ford Ranger Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew includes a 5-ft. box, 10-speed automatic transmission and Ford's 2.3L EcoBoost engine.

In cooperation with Ford, the SEMA Garage will host a Measuring Session for the ’19 Ford Ranger. The session takes place Tuesday–Wednesday, March 5–6, at the SEMA Garage, located adjacent to the SEMA headquarters in Diamond Bar, California. 

For two days, SEMA manufacturer members are invited to test-fit prototypes, gather 3-D scan data, measure components and have close-up access to the vehicles. SEMA members who would like to take part in the measuring session can select Tuesday, March 5, or Wednesday, March 6.

Register for the 2019 Ford Measuring Session.

The two Ford Rangers that will be available feature different trim packages: SuperCab 4x2 XL STX and SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat. The trucks are powered by a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Lariat SuperCrew features a 5-ft. cargo box, while the XL SuperCab features a 6-ft. cargo box.

For more information about the SEMA Garage, visit www.semagarage.com.

By SEMA Editors

The ’19 Ford Ranger Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew includes a 5-ft. box, 10-speed automatic transmission and Ford's 2.3L EcoBoost engine.

In cooperation with Ford, the SEMA Garage will host a Measuring Session for the ’19 Ford Ranger. The session takes place Tuesday–Wednesday, March 5–6, at the SEMA Garage, located adjacent to the SEMA headquarters in Diamond Bar, California. 

For two days, SEMA manufacturer members are invited to test-fit prototypes, gather 3-D scan data, measure components and have close-up access to the vehicles. SEMA members who would like to take part in the measuring session can select Tuesday, March 5, or Wednesday, March 6.

Register for the 2019 Ford Measuring Session.

The two Ford Rangers that will be available feature different trim packages: SuperCab 4x2 XL STX and SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat. The trucks are powered by a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Lariat SuperCrew features a 5-ft. cargo box, while the XL SuperCab features a 6-ft. cargo box.

For more information about the SEMA Garage, visit www.semagarage.com.

By Kristopher Porter

As the year ends and a new one begins, many companies are meeting to plan out their charitable donations over the next fiscal year. Among the array of options companies have to choose from, SEMA would like you to consider SEMA Cares as your charitable foundation.

SEMA Cares provides a forum from which association members can act as a collective influence toward making a positive impact beyond the automotive community.

SEMA Cares is able to significantly improve the lives of many who need it through its support of the great work done by the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, Childhelp prevention and treatment of child abuse, and the Victory Junction camp for children with serious medical conditions and illnesses.

Established in 2007, SEMA Cares steers the same dedication and passion our membership has for the automotive world to the kind care of children and others in need.

At your next company meeting, consider SEMA Cares for your charitable donation.

To find out more about SEMA Cares charities, visit www.sema.org/semacares, or contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

By Kristopher Porter

As the year ends and a new one begins, many companies are meeting to plan out their charitable donations over the next fiscal year. Among the array of options companies have to choose from, SEMA would like you to consider SEMA Cares as your charitable foundation.

SEMA Cares provides a forum from which association members can act as a collective influence toward making a positive impact beyond the automotive community.

SEMA Cares is able to significantly improve the lives of many who need it through its support of the great work done by the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, Childhelp prevention and treatment of child abuse, and the Victory Junction camp for children with serious medical conditions and illnesses.

Established in 2007, SEMA Cares steers the same dedication and passion our membership has for the automotive world to the kind care of children and others in need.

At your next company meeting, consider SEMA Cares for your charitable donation.

To find out more about SEMA Cares charities, visit www.sema.org/semacares, or contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

By SEMA Editors

February’s SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) “She Is Spotlight” features Ellen McKoy of EMK Marketing, who received the 2018 Athena Champion award for lifetime contributions and dedication to supporting and mentoring women in the specialty-equipment automotive industry. As current chair of the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), McKoy has been a trailblazer for women in the industry. Take a look at her Q&A with SBN below:

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

Ellen McKoy: Don’t let anyone ever tell you there’s something you cannot do.

SEMA: What keeps you involved in this industry?

EM: The excitement, the passion, the innovation and the people.

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

EM: Doing any number of things: attending an industry-related event, spending time with family or friends, antiquing or simply relaxing.

SEMA: How do you prepare for going to an important meeting?

EM: Prepared and excited to be part of the conversation.

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

EM: The late Nat Danas, founder and publisher of Auto Trim & Restyling News magazine, a dear friend, an exceptional mentor and industry visionary.

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.

By SEMA Editors

February’s SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) “She Is Spotlight” features Ellen McKoy of EMK Marketing, who received the 2018 Athena Champion award for lifetime contributions and dedication to supporting and mentoring women in the specialty-equipment automotive industry. As current chair of the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), McKoy has been a trailblazer for women in the industry. Take a look at her Q&A with SBN below:

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

Ellen McKoy: Don’t let anyone ever tell you there’s something you cannot do.

SEMA: What keeps you involved in this industry?

EM: The excitement, the passion, the innovation and the people.

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

EM: Doing any number of things: attending an industry-related event, spending time with family or friends, antiquing or simply relaxing.

SEMA: How do you prepare for going to an important meeting?

EM: Prepared and excited to be part of the conversation.

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

EM: The late Nat Danas, founder and publisher of Auto Trim & Restyling News magazine, a dear friend, an exceptional mentor and industry visionary.

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.

By SEMA Editors

February’s SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) “She Is Spotlight” features Ellen McKoy of EMK Marketing, who received the 2018 Athena Champion award for lifetime contributions and dedication to supporting and mentoring women in the specialty-equipment automotive industry. As current chair of the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), McKoy has been a trailblazer for women in the industry. Take a look at her Q&A with SBN below:

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

Ellen McKoy: Don’t let anyone ever tell you there’s something you cannot do.

SEMA: What keeps you involved in this industry?

EM: The excitement, the passion, the innovation and the people.

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

EM: Doing any number of things: attending an industry-related event, spending time with family or friends, antiquing or simply relaxing.

SEMA: How do you prepare for going to an important meeting?

EM: Prepared and excited to be part of the conversation.

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

EM: The late Nat Danas, founder and publisher of Auto Trim & Restyling News magazine, a dear friend, an exceptional mentor and industry visionary.

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.