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Excitement Builds With Three Weeks Left Until the SEMA Show

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:51

By Becca Butler

With three weeks left until the 2014 SEMA Show, an average of 2,500 registrations are still coming in daily.

With three weeks left until the 2014 SEMA Show, optimism is running high. Badges are being mailed and attendees are eager to see what exhibitors will have to offer at this year's Show. An average of 2,500 registrations are coming in daily; it's not too late to make your plans to attend.

Here’s what people are saying about the 2014 SEMA Show:

“I got my badges a couple of weeks ago!!!! Can't get here quick enough!”

“Sooo looking forward to this year’s SEMA Show!”

“Can't wait to leave the UK for our #USARoadTrip to #semashow hoping to see @RRRawlings and the guys @GasMonkeyGarage.”

“If u r going 2 the @SEMASHOW in 3 wks...make sure 2 stop by the #NewProductShowcase 2 check out Justice Brothers Squeal Stop #sema2014.”

“So the parents just planned their Vegas trip to SEMA right in front of me while eating dinner... Lmao I mean that's cool.”

Secure your badge to the Show. The SEMA Show is continuing to grow and expand, providing more great space for exhibiting companies. Manufacturers interested in exhibiting can sign up online.

Must-See SEMA Show Opportunity for Collision Repair Industry

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:34

By SEMA Editors

	The SCRS Repairer Driven Education series will focus on issues and information that’s relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace. To register, visit www.SEMAshow.com/SCRS.

As a reminder to Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members and industry guests, attendees who register for the 2014 SEMA Show online by October 17 will take advantage of the discounted registration for the Show and SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education series.

Whether you have an interest in business management, marketing, estimating or technical operations within the repair facility, SCRS has crafted a series of learning platforms and networking forums that are only available at the 2014 SEMA Show.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Five Tips to Speed Through Registration:

Proof of working for an auto-related company. Two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: a tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; a business card (company name and address must correspond with the information on registration form and include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); and invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company.

Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (international attendees must register by September 19 to have badges mailed.) In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must to be picked up on-site.

When registering, you will come across a “Seminars & Special Events” section. To register for Repairer Driven Education, the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit or other SCRS after-hours events, you must select the blue button at the bottom of the page labeled “Collision Repair Sessions.” This button is directly next to the “Save Changes” button.

If at any point you need help registering for the sessions you are interested in attending, you are welcome to call registration customer service at 866-229-3687.

Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.

After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page.

For more information on the Repairer Driven Education series at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMASHOW.com/SCRS.

Must-See SEMA Show Opportunity for Collision Repair Industry

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:34

By SEMA Editors

	The SCRS Repairer Driven Education series will focus on issues and information that’s relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace. To register, visit www.SEMAshow.com/SCRS.

As a reminder to Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members and industry guests, attendees who register for the 2014 SEMA Show online by October 17 will take advantage of the discounted registration for the Show and SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education series.

Whether you have an interest in business management, marketing, estimating or technical operations within the repair facility, SCRS has crafted a series of learning platforms and networking forums that are only available at the 2014 SEMA Show.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Five Tips to Speed Through Registration:

Proof of working for an auto-related company. Two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: a tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; a business card (company name and address must correspond with the information on registration form and include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); and invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company.

Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (international attendees must register by September 19 to have badges mailed.) In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must to be picked up on-site.

When registering, you will come across a “Seminars & Special Events” section. To register for Repairer Driven Education, the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit or other SCRS after-hours events, you must select the blue button at the bottom of the page labeled “Collision Repair Sessions.” This button is directly next to the “Save Changes” button.

If at any point you need help registering for the sessions you are interested in attending, you are welcome to call registration customer service at 866-229-3687.

Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.

After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page.

For more information on the Repairer Driven Education series at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMASHOW.com/SCRS.

Must-See SEMA Show Opportunity for Collision Repair Industry

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:34

By SEMA Editors

	The SCRS Repairer Driven Education series will focus on issues and information that’s relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace. To register, visit www.SEMAshow.com/SCRS.

As a reminder to Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members and industry guests, attendees who register for the 2014 SEMA Show online by October 17 will take advantage of the discounted registration for the Show and SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education series.

Whether you have an interest in business management, marketing, estimating or technical operations within the repair facility, SCRS has crafted a series of learning platforms and networking forums that are only available at the 2014 SEMA Show.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Five Tips to Speed Through Registration:

Proof of working for an auto-related company. Two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: a tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; a business card (company name and address must correspond with the information on registration form and include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); and invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company.

Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (international attendees must register by September 19 to have badges mailed.) In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must to be picked up on-site.

When registering, you will come across a “Seminars & Special Events” section. To register for Repairer Driven Education, the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit or other SCRS after-hours events, you must select the blue button at the bottom of the page labeled “Collision Repair Sessions.” This button is directly next to the “Save Changes” button.

If at any point you need help registering for the sessions you are interested in attending, you are welcome to call registration customer service at 866-229-3687.

Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.

After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page.

For more information on the Repairer Driven Education series at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMASHOW.com/SCRS.

Must-See SEMA Show Opportunity for Collision Repair Industry

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:34

By SEMA Editors

	The SCRS Repairer Driven Education series will focus on issues and information that’s relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace. To register, visit www.SEMAshow.com/SCRS.

As a reminder to Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members and industry guests, attendees who register for the 2014 SEMA Show online by October 17 will take advantage of the discounted registration for the Show and SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education series.

Whether you have an interest in business management, marketing, estimating or technical operations within the repair facility, SCRS has crafted a series of learning platforms and networking forums that are only available at the 2014 SEMA Show.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Five Tips to Speed Through Registration:

Proof of working for an auto-related company. Two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: a tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; a business card (company name and address must correspond with the information on registration form and include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); and invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company.

Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (international attendees must register by September 19 to have badges mailed.) In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must to be picked up on-site.

When registering, you will come across a “Seminars & Special Events” section. To register for Repairer Driven Education, the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit or other SCRS after-hours events, you must select the blue button at the bottom of the page labeled “Collision Repair Sessions.” This button is directly next to the “Save Changes” button.

If at any point you need help registering for the sessions you are interested in attending, you are welcome to call registration customer service at 866-229-3687.

Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.

After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page.

For more information on the Repairer Driven Education series at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMASHOW.com/SCRS.

Must-See SEMA Show Opportunity for Collision Repair Industry

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:34

By SEMA Editors

	The SCRS Repairer Driven Education series will focus on issues and information that’s relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace. To register, visit www.SEMAshow.com/SCRS.

As a reminder to Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members and industry guests, attendees who register for the 2014 SEMA Show online by October 17 will take advantage of the discounted registration for the Show and SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education series.

Whether you have an interest in business management, marketing, estimating or technical operations within the repair facility, SCRS has crafted a series of learning platforms and networking forums that are only available at the 2014 SEMA Show.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Five Tips to Speed Through Registration:

Proof of working for an auto-related company. Two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: a tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; a business card (company name and address must correspond with the information on registration form and include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); and invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company.

Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (international attendees must register by September 19 to have badges mailed.) In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must to be picked up on-site.

When registering, you will come across a “Seminars & Special Events” section. To register for Repairer Driven Education, the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit or other SCRS after-hours events, you must select the blue button at the bottom of the page labeled “Collision Repair Sessions.” This button is directly next to the “Save Changes” button.

If at any point you need help registering for the sessions you are interested in attending, you are welcome to call registration customer service at 866-229-3687.

Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.

After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page.

For more information on the Repairer Driven Education series at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMASHOW.com/SCRS.

Must-See SEMA Show Opportunity for Collision Repair Industry

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:34

By SEMA Editors

	The SCRS Repairer Driven Education series will focus on issues and information that’s relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace. To register, visit www.SEMAshow.com/SCRS.

As a reminder to Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members and industry guests, attendees who register for the 2014 SEMA Show online by October 17 will take advantage of the discounted registration for the Show and SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education series.

Whether you have an interest in business management, marketing, estimating or technical operations within the repair facility, SCRS has crafted a series of learning platforms and networking forums that are only available at the 2014 SEMA Show.

To help attendees register in minutes and get to business, here are some things to remember when registering for the Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Five Tips to Speed Through Registration:

Proof of working for an auto-related company. Two forms of qualifying materials are required and include: a tax registration certificate or business registration; a business license; two recent paycheck stubs; a business card (company name and address must correspond with the information on registration form and include job title); business photo ID (must include company name, photo and full name); and invoices from automotive companies doing business with your company.

Register by October 17 to have badges mailed for domestic attendees (international attendees must register by September 19 to have badges mailed.) In addition, media (including exhibiting media) and non-exhibiting manufacturer badges are not mailed and must to be picked up on-site.

When registering, you will come across a “Seminars & Special Events” section. To register for Repairer Driven Education, the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit or other SCRS after-hours events, you must select the blue button at the bottom of the page labeled “Collision Repair Sessions.” This button is directly next to the “Save Changes” button.

If at any point you need help registering for the sessions you are interested in attending, you are welcome to call registration customer service at 866-229-3687.

Once registration is complete and submitted, the information will be processed. Attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail that MUST be clicked on in order to complete the registration process. Note: Activating the link in the confirmation e-mail is an important step that is often overlooked by attendees, which will delay the badge-mailing process.

After the confirmation is made, attendees can quickly secure hotel accommodations and reservations in minutes through the Travel & Lodging page.

For more information on the Repairer Driven Education series at the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMASHOW.com/SCRS.

Buyers: Discover Hot New Products Before the Show Opens

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:30

By Becca Butler

	The New Products Breakfast will take place on Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

Savvy buyers have discovered that the best way to learn about the hot new products debuting at the 2014 SEMA Show is by attending the New Products Breakfast. Taking place Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (formerly the LVH), free tickets are available to Showgoers.

During the breakfast, the best new product winners are announced for the first time. This gives breakfast attendees a jump start on the competition, seeing some of the most cutting-edge automotive products before the Show officially opens. New product awards will recognize the top products in 16 different categories, giving buyers a sneak peek of the best and most innovative products from different market segments. Buyers can visit the winners’ booths immediately following the breakfast when the Show opens to be among the first to check out these new products at the 2014 SEMA Show.

While tickets to the breakfast are free, space is limited. Secure a ticket online. If you are already approved for Show credentials, use the "Tickets Only" button. (If you haven't registered for the Show yet, use the same link to secure credentials AND breakfast tickets.)

Buyers: Discover Hot New Products Before the Show Opens

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:30

By Becca Butler

	The New Products Breakfast will take place on Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

Savvy buyers have discovered that the best way to learn about the hot new products debuting at the 2014 SEMA Show is by attending the New Products Breakfast. Taking place Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (formerly the LVH), free tickets are available to Showgoers.

During the breakfast, the best new product winners are announced for the first time. This gives breakfast attendees a jump start on the competition, seeing some of the most cutting-edge automotive products before the Show officially opens. New product awards will recognize the top products in 16 different categories, giving buyers a sneak peek of the best and most innovative products from different market segments. Buyers can visit the winners’ booths immediately following the breakfast when the Show opens to be among the first to check out these new products at the 2014 SEMA Show.

While tickets to the breakfast are free, space is limited. Secure a ticket online. If you are already approved for Show credentials, use the "Tickets Only" button. (If you haven't registered for the Show yet, use the same link to secure credentials AND breakfast tickets.)

Buyers: Discover Hot New Products Before the Show Opens

Thu, 10/16/2014 - 11:30

By Becca Butler

	The New Products Breakfast will take place on Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

Savvy buyers have discovered that the best way to learn about the hot new products debuting at the 2014 SEMA Show is by attending the New Products Breakfast. Taking place Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 a.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (formerly the LVH), free tickets are available to Showgoers.

During the breakfast, the best new product winners are announced for the first time. This gives breakfast attendees a jump start on the competition, seeing some of the most cutting-edge automotive products before the Show officially opens. New product awards will recognize the top products in 16 different categories, giving buyers a sneak peek of the best and most innovative products from different market segments. Buyers can visit the winners’ booths immediately following the breakfast when the Show opens to be among the first to check out these new products at the 2014 SEMA Show.

While tickets to the breakfast are free, space is limited. Secure a ticket online. If you are already approved for Show credentials, use the "Tickets Only" button. (If you haven't registered for the Show yet, use the same link to secure credentials AND breakfast tickets.)