Hawaii Bill to Eliminate Ethanol in Gasoline Approved; Sent to Governor
Thu, 05/14/2015 - 15:39

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

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The House and Senate approved legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in Hawaii contain a percentage of ethanol.

Legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol was approved by the House and Senate. A conference committee comprised of members from the House and Senate created an effective date of December 31, 2015. The bill will now be sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Hawaii Bill to Eliminate Ethanol in Gasoline Approved; Sent to Governor
Thu, 05/14/2015 - 15:39

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

hawaii
The House and Senate approved legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in Hawaii contain a percentage of ethanol.

Legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol was approved by the House and Senate. A conference committee comprised of members from the House and Senate created an effective date of December 31, 2015. The bill will now be sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Hawaii Bill to Eliminate Ethanol in Gasoline Approved; Sent to Governor
Thu, 05/14/2015 - 15:39

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

hawaii
The House and Senate approved legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in Hawaii contain a percentage of ethanol.

Legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol was approved by the House and Senate. A conference committee comprised of members from the House and Senate created an effective date of December 31, 2015. The bill will now be sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Hawaii Bill to Eliminate Ethanol in Gasoline Approved; Sent to Governor
Thu, 05/14/2015 - 15:39

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

hawaii
The House and Senate approved legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in Hawaii contain a percentage of ethanol.

Legislation to repeal the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol was approved by the House and Senate. A conference committee comprised of members from the House and Senate created an effective date of December 31, 2015. The bill will now be sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

SEMA Action Network Gears Up for 21st Hot Rod Power Tour
Thu, 05/14/2015 - 15:29
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

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Shown here with her own ’57 Ford Thunderbird, Courtney Hansen will join us at each stop on the Hot Rod Power Tour from Memphis, Tennessee, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Billed as “the world's largest road trip,” the Hot Rod Power Tour will soon embark on its 21st annual excursion. Automotive media personality Courtney Hansen will once again be with the SEMA Action Network (SAN) signing limited-edition posters. Shown here with her own ’57 Ford Thunderbird, she will join us at each stop from Memphis, Tennessee, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. So, stop by our prominent display at the flamed Hot Rod bus to grab one for yourself.

The Power Tour draws motor-vehicle enthusiasts from across the country. Covering more than 1,500 total miles, this seven-day, seven-city tour begins in Madison, Wisconsin, and will make its way to Baton Rouge through both highways and winding back roads. The event will attract more than 4,500 collector cars and grab the attention of more than 75,000 spectators. All kinds of hot rods, classics, custom trucks and street machines will be along for the ride. Any vehicle year, make or model is accepted.

The dates and stops are as follows:
  • Saturday, June 6 – Madison, Wisconsin (Alliant Energy Center)
  • Sunday, June 7 – Champaign, Illinois (Parkland College)
  • Monday, June 8 – Madison, Illinois (Gateway Motorsports Park)
  • Tuesday, June 9 – Memphis, Tennessee (Memphis International Raceway)
  • Wednesday, June 10 – Hoover/Birmingham, Alabama (Hoover Metropolitan Stadium)
  • Thursday, June 11 – Gulfport, Mississippi (Centennial Plaza)
  • Friday, June 12 – Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Lamar Dixon Expo Center)
Visit the Hot Rod Power Tour website for more information on tour stops and other details. We hope to see you on the road!
SEMA Action Network Gears Up for 21st Hot Rod Power Tour
Thu, 05/14/2015 - 15:29
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

hansen
Shown here with her own ’57 Ford Thunderbird, Courtney Hansen will join us at each stop on the Hot Rod Power Tour from Memphis, Tennessee, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Billed as “the world's largest road trip,” the Hot Rod Power Tour will soon embark on its 21st annual excursion. Automotive media personality Courtney Hansen will once again be with the SEMA Action Network (SAN) signing limited-edition posters. Shown here with her own ’57 Ford Thunderbird, she will join us at each stop from Memphis, Tennessee, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. So, stop by our prominent display at the flamed Hot Rod bus to grab one for yourself.

The Power Tour draws motor-vehicle enthusiasts from across the country. Covering more than 1,500 total miles, this seven-day, seven-city tour begins in Madison, Wisconsin, and will make its way to Baton Rouge through both highways and winding back roads. The event will attract more than 4,500 collector cars and grab the attention of more than 75,000 spectators. All kinds of hot rods, classics, custom trucks and street machines will be along for the ride. Any vehicle year, make or model is accepted.

The dates and stops are as follows:
  • Saturday, June 6 – Madison, Wisconsin (Alliant Energy Center)
  • Sunday, June 7 – Champaign, Illinois (Parkland College)
  • Monday, June 8 – Madison, Illinois (Gateway Motorsports Park)
  • Tuesday, June 9 – Memphis, Tennessee (Memphis International Raceway)
  • Wednesday, June 10 – Hoover/Birmingham, Alabama (Hoover Metropolitan Stadium)
  • Thursday, June 11 – Gulfport, Mississippi (Centennial Plaza)
  • Friday, June 12 – Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Lamar Dixon Expo Center)
Visit the Hot Rod Power Tour website for more information on tour stops and other details. We hope to see you on the road!
SEMA Action Network Gears Up for 21st Hot Rod Power Tour
Thu, 05/14/2015 - 15:29
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

hansen
Shown here with her own ’57 Ford Thunderbird, Courtney Hansen will join us at each stop on the Hot Rod Power Tour from Memphis, Tennessee, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Billed as “the world's largest road trip,” the Hot Rod Power Tour will soon embark on its 21st annual excursion. Automotive media personality Courtney Hansen will once again be with the SEMA Action Network (SAN) signing limited-edition posters. Shown here with her own ’57 Ford Thunderbird, she will join us at each stop from Memphis, Tennessee, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. So, stop by our prominent display at the flamed Hot Rod bus to grab one for yourself.

The Power Tour draws motor-vehicle enthusiasts from across the country. Covering more than 1,500 total miles, this seven-day, seven-city tour begins in Madison, Wisconsin, and will make its way to Baton Rouge through both highways and winding back roads. The event will attract more than 4,500 collector cars and grab the attention of more than 75,000 spectators. All kinds of hot rods, classics, custom trucks and street machines will be along for the ride. Any vehicle year, make or model is accepted.

The dates and stops are as follows:
  • Saturday, June 6 – Madison, Wisconsin (Alliant Energy Center)
  • Sunday, June 7 – Champaign, Illinois (Parkland College)
  • Monday, June 8 – Madison, Illinois (Gateway Motorsports Park)
  • Tuesday, June 9 – Memphis, Tennessee (Memphis International Raceway)
  • Wednesday, June 10 – Hoover/Birmingham, Alabama (Hoover Metropolitan Stadium)
  • Thursday, June 11 – Gulfport, Mississippi (Centennial Plaza)
  • Friday, June 12 – Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Lamar Dixon Expo Center)
Visit the Hot Rod Power Tour website for more information on tour stops and other details. We hope to see you on the road!
Best Practices to Deter Internet Criminals
Thu, 05/14/2015 - 14:31

With the amount of information transferred and transactions conducted on the Internet daily, opportunities for modern criminals are greater than ever.

During a recent speech at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), President Obama reminded us: “If we’re going to be connected, then we need to be protected.” The sentiment summarizes a growing problem facing businesses that rely on modern technology to transact business: the data breach.

“Data breach” is a term used to describe a wide variety of lapses in security that result in unauthorized access to information stored in electronic form. High-profile mega data breaches receive the greatest media attention, but small and mid-size companies face the same risks.

Best Practices to Deter Internet Criminals
Thu, 05/14/2015 - 14:31

With the amount of information transferred and transactions conducted on the Internet daily, opportunities for modern criminals are greater than ever.

During a recent speech at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), President Obama reminded us: “If we’re going to be connected, then we need to be protected.” The sentiment summarizes a growing problem facing businesses that rely on modern technology to transact business: the data breach.

“Data breach” is a term used to describe a wide variety of lapses in security that result in unauthorized access to information stored in electronic form. High-profile mega data breaches receive the greatest media attention, but small and mid-size companies face the same risks.

Limited Space, Free Registration for Exhibitor Summit
Thu, 05/14/2015 - 13:45
By Becca Butler

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Exhibitor Summit participants will connect with advisors, tour the facilities and learn everything they need to know to be successful at the SEMA Show.
Limited space is still available for the 2015 Exhibitor Summit, June 8–10, in Las Vegas. During the two-and-a-half-day program, exhibitors get insight into the SEMA Show and learn how to best prepare for the annual trade event taking place in November.

Presented by Show organizers, the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is similar to a college orientation in which participants connect with advisors, tour the facilities and learn everything they need to know to be successful at the Show. Exhibitors will learn:
  • Cost-saving options when setting up a booth.
  • Who to call if there are problems during the Show.
  • When the best time is to set up a booth.
  • How to best promote new products for free.
  • What to do if a shipment does not arrive as scheduled.
  • Tips for driving traffic to your booth.
“While the SEMA Show is filled with buyers, media and lots of great opportunities, it’s not enough for exhibitors to just show up,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “We constantly offer dozens of programs to help exhibitors be successful. The Summit is one of the best opportunities that we have to connect with exhibitors and outline all the resources that are available.”

To make it easy and affordable for exhibitors to attend, there are a limited number of hotel rooms for the Summit at no cost to participants. All meals are included, although participants are responsible for travel to and from Las Vegas. Certain conditions do apply and are explained on the Exhibitor Summit website. Space is limited—register now online.