The sales leads gathered at the SEMA Show will be loaded onto a USB thumb drive given to exhibitors at Show close.

Obtaining quality leads is a key objective for all trade show exhibitors. Turning those leads into sales drives business. Lead management products are designed to help capture leads on the Show floor and allow easy follow-up after the Show.

All attendees wear a badge with a barcode printed directly on the badge. Exhibitors who rent a lead retrieval unit have the ability to scan the barcode when a buyer visits your booth. The scan captures the buyer’s profile and demographic information, offering data more detailed than a typical business card.

At Show close, exhibitors are given a USB drive containing all Show leads, which can be uploaded into most formats.

Order a lead management product from CompuSystems here.

	SEMA members met a challenge to raise $10,000 specifically to see SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting shave his head.

Members of the specialty-equipment industry stepped up and reached deep for Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp, two of SEMA's partner charities dedicated to providing better lives for children.

Through the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, Pinewood Drag Races and Show ‘N Shine car show, the industry and its enthusiasts raised nearly $86,000 — including $10,000 raised to see SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting shave his head.

"This year's event was the most exciting in the past four years,” says Joel Ayres, SEMA Cares Committee Chairman. “We had a record number of Pinewood Drag cars, a sold-out car show, automotive celebrities Chip Foose and Dennis Gage, kids from the Childhelp Village and Victory Junction Gang Camp and a special area for our SEMA Hall of Fame members to meet and greet the attendees.

“To top it off, Chris Kersting put his head on the block, which raised over $10,000 thanks to the generosity of many SEMA members, especially Board members Doug Evans, Ed Orzetti, and Tony Napoli. Best of all, we still have a 2011 Mustang customized by WD-40 to auction off at next year's Barrett-Jackson auction.”

SEMA thanks all for their extraordinary volunteer efforts and encourages all who would like to volunteer for next year's event to contact SEMA Special Events Administrator Lisa Moreno at LisaM@sema.org.

The 2010 SEMA Show's Education Days feature a wealth of educational seminars and workshops designed to enhance the operations of today's specialty-equipment business, regardless of size. Topics range from increasing sales, digital marketing and creating more return customers to data standards, financial tips  and industry trends and forecasts, all sessions are available free to SEMA Show attendees.

See all of the sessions' times, locations and topics by visiting the Education Days page on www.SEMAShow.com.

The 2010 SEMA Show's Education Days feature a wealth of educational seminars and workshops designed to enhance the operations of today's specialty-equipment business, regardless of size. Topics range from increasing sales, digital marketing and creating more return customers to data standards, financial tips  and industry trends and forecasts, all sessions are available free to SEMA Show attendees.

See all of the sessions' times, locations and topics by visiting the Education Days page on www.SEMAShow.com.

	SEMA Chairman-Elect and former Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee Chairman Paul "Scooter" Brothers speaks to automotive students at the SEMA Show.

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, a program designed to foster leadership opportunities in the automotive specialty-equipment marketplace and support educational goals for students, has awarded 55 scholarships and 12 loan forgiveness awards totaling $111,000 for the 2010–2011 academic year.

“SEMA is privileged and proud to support the young talent that will ultimately lead our industry to future success," said Tom Myroniak, SEMA vice president of marketing and member services. "We're especially excited about this year's winners and believe that they will go on to make positive and significant contributions to our industry.”

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund offers scholarships for students attending universities, colleges and/or vocational schools in either the United States or Canada. Awards in this program range from $1,000–$2,000, with $4,000 going to the top student.

The other program is a loan forgiveness award, which offers individuals who have been working for a SEMA-member company for at least one year the opportunity to receive $1,000 to pay for his or her existing student loan. For the 2010–2011 academic year, 55 scholarships were awarded, and 12 loan forgiveness awards were distributed.

Applications for the 2011–2012 program will be available at www.sema.org/scholarship in December.

Scholarship Award Recipients

• Adedotun Adeluyi, St. Francis College
• David Arnouts, University of Michigan Dearborn, John Raffa Award
• Katelyn Bailey, Lincoln Technical Institute
• Kirk Barber, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Dan Borre Award
• Andrew Baum, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Yana Briggs, Art Center College of Design
• Ryan Brimhall, Weber State University
• Devin Butterbrodt, Iowa State University
• Joseph Campbell, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
• Bradley Cannon, California State Polytechnic University: Pomona, Harlan Felder Award
• Meghan Chamberlain, Oakland University, Truck and Off-Road Alliance Award
• Thomas Colvin, University of Toledo
• Jennifer Cook, Antelope Valley College, Performance Warehouse Association Award
• Douglass Coppage, Georgia Institute of Technology, Bernie Karp Award
• Cayle Damrow, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Street Performance Council Award
• Christopher Day, San Bernardino Valley College, K&N Engineering Award
• Krystle Dozier, California State University Chico
• Lee Esten, Rio Hondo College, Eastwood Award
• Thomas Fischer, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Michael A. Kunzman Award
• Daniel Fourie, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Top Student Award
• Samuel Gage, Indiana University
• Anthony Gregory, University of Texas Austin
• Dylan Hellman, Art Institute of Colorado, Jim A. Borre Award
• Jared Hokanson, Brigham Young University Idaho
• Matthew Hovan, San Jose State University, Performance Warehouse Association Award
• Amy Kao, Carnegie Mellon University
• Donovan Krehbiel, Kansas State University
• Soochan Lee, College For Creative Studies, Yee Award
• Jessica Martens, University of Michigan
• Brandon Mase, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Joe Amato Award
• Ashley Matejka, University of Akron
• Andrew Mattord, University of Northwestern Ohio
• Grant Maus, Montana State University: Billings College of Technology, Hot Rod Industry Alliance Award
• Isaac McAllister, Virginia Western Community College
• Walter McAllister, Virginia Western Community College
• Jack McCulloch, Gwinnett Technical Institute
• Thomas McDuffee, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
• Steven McKee, University of Missouri: Columbia, Jeff Moses – Automotive Restoration Market Organization Award
• Aaron Miller, University of Northwestern Ohio
• Bradley Miller, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Dustin Montgomery, Indian Hills Community College
• Kyle Morgan, Nashville Auto-Diesel College
• Kale Nicodemus, Colorado State University Pueblo
• Thomas Nolte, Wayne State University - Steve Woomer Award
• Anthony Otero, University of Northwestern Ohio
• Matiaz Perez, Texas State Technical College Waco
• Matthew Proctor, Weber State University
• Andrew Raybon, Georgia Institute of Technology, Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Award
• Alexander Richards, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, L.L. Borrick Award
• Logan Schwiger, University of Northwestern Ohio
• Clarice Smith, Purdue University
• Cameron Sullivan, University of Alberta - Manufacturers Rep Council (MRC) Award
• Collin Veele, Michigan Technological University, Wally Parks Award
• Tahiem Williams, University of South Florida
• Wei Yang, Purdue University, Melvin Burton Award

Loan Forgiveness Awards

• Eric Bailey, Summit Racing Equipment
• Matthew Bowles, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Wheel & Tire Council Award
• Christopher Brown, Petersen Automotive Museum, Phil Weiand Award
• Mike Clark, Dee Zee, Dee Zee Award
• Sara Crooks-Naze, BCS International
• Debra Dixon-Coen, Nissan USA, Trudy Thompson Top Female Award
• Chris Gray, Marquez Design
• Jaclyn Kilani, Garage Equipment Supply, Young Executive's Network Award
• Yamuna McGuire, Skyjacker Suspensions, SEMA Businesswomen's Network Award
• Lynn Meredith, TruXedo Inc., Professional Restylers Organization Award
• Terri Northup, Auburn Gear Inc.
• Brandon Whitsell, Competition Cams, Joe Hrudka Award

The August 2010 issue of SEMA News is available to view online. This month's issue provides an in-depth look at the accomplishments of 2010 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell. Learn more about their careers and how their contributions and service have left an indelible mark on the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

SEMA News also goes inside the restoration market to see how modern technology, enthusiasts' tastes and the popularity of resto-mods have helped reshape the market. While a significant portion of the market continues to desire traditional recreations of the original vehicle, others want a combination of modern conveniences and factory-spec. These changes in the market have created new opportunities for product lines that incorporate the traditional style with modern accessories.

The restoration market is not the only area where traditional approaches are being altered. Automaker Local Motors methods to auto manufacturing is based on open source and open design, and its customers help design and develop the cars that the company creates. With the feedback and direction from a community of artists, enthusiasts and designers, Local Motors uses the traditional tier-supplier network and the specialty-equipment aftermarket to construct its vehicles.

Get started with the August 2010 issue of SEMA News.

The August 2010 issue of SEMA News is available to view online. This month's issue provides an in-depth look at the accomplishments of 2010 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell. Learn more about their careers and how their contributions and service have left an indelible mark on the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

SEMA News also goes inside the restoration market to see how modern technology, enthusiasts' tastes and the popularity of resto-mods have helped reshape the market. While a significant portion of the market continues to desire traditional recreations of the original vehicle, others want a combination of modern conveniences and factory-spec. These changes in the market have created new opportunities for product lines that incorporate the traditional style with modern accessories.

The restoration market is not the only area where traditional approaches are being altered. Automaker Local Motors methods to auto manufacturing is based on open source and open design, and its customers help design and develop the cars that the company creates. With the feedback and direction from a community of artists, enthusiasts and designers, Local Motors uses the traditional tier-supplier network and the specialty-equipment aftermarket to construct its vehicles.

Get started with the August 2010 issue of SEMA News.

The August 2010 issue of SEMA News is available to view online. This month's issue provides an in-depth look at the accomplishments of 2010 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell. Learn more about their careers and how their contributions and service have left an indelible mark on the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

SEMA News also goes inside the restoration market to see how modern technology, enthusiasts' tastes and the popularity of resto-mods have helped reshape the market. While a significant portion of the market continues to desire traditional recreations of the original vehicle, others want a combination of modern conveniences and factory-spec. These changes in the market have created new opportunities for product lines that incorporate the traditional style with modern accessories.

The restoration market is not the only area where traditional approaches are being altered. Automaker Local Motors methods to auto manufacturing is based on open source and open design, and its customers help design and develop the cars that the company creates. With the feedback and direction from a community of artists, enthusiasts and designers, Local Motors uses the traditional tier-supplier network and the specialty-equipment aftermarket to construct its vehicles.

Get started with the August 2010 issue of SEMA News.

The August 2010 issue of SEMA News is available to view online. This month's issue provides an in-depth look at the accomplishments of 2010 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell. Learn more about their careers and how their contributions and service have left an indelible mark on the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

SEMA News also goes inside the restoration market to see how modern technology, enthusiasts' tastes and the popularity of resto-mods have helped reshape the market. While a significant portion of the market continues to desire traditional recreations of the original vehicle, others want a combination of modern conveniences and factory-spec. These changes in the market have created new opportunities for product lines that incorporate the traditional style with modern accessories.

The restoration market is not the only area where traditional approaches are being altered. Automaker Local Motors methods to auto manufacturing is based on open source and open design, and its customers help design and develop the cars that the company creates. With the feedback and direction from a community of artists, enthusiasts and designers, Local Motors uses the traditional tier-supplier network and the specialty-equipment aftermarket to construct its vehicles.

Get started with the August 2010 issue of SEMA News.

The August 2010 issue of SEMA News is available to view online. This month's issue provides an in-depth look at the accomplishments of 2010 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell. Learn more about their careers and how their contributions and service have left an indelible mark on the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

SEMA News also goes inside the restoration market to see how modern technology, enthusiasts' tastes and the popularity of resto-mods have helped reshape the market. While a significant portion of the market continues to desire traditional recreations of the original vehicle, others want a combination of modern conveniences and factory-spec. These changes in the market have created new opportunities for product lines that incorporate the traditional style with modern accessories.

The restoration market is not the only area where traditional approaches are being altered. Automaker Local Motors methods to auto manufacturing is based on open source and open design, and its customers help design and develop the cars that the company creates. With the feedback and direction from a community of artists, enthusiasts and designers, Local Motors uses the traditional tier-supplier network and the specialty-equipment aftermarket to construct its vehicles.

Get started with the August 2010 issue of SEMA News.