Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:32
reception
PRO will host its inaugural "Novemberfest" reception Tuesday evening at the 2009 SEMA Show.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), a SEMA council, invites all industry professionals to attend its first Novemberfest reception to meet and network with OEM restylers, manufacturers, industry media and others on Tuesday, November 3, 5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m., in the Las Vegas Hilton Ballroom D.

“This is the first-ever PRO reception in Las Vegas and we’re determined to set the bar high and host an event our members and other industry guests will find beneficial,” said PRO Council Chairman Karl Stearns. “The restyling industry is strong right now and there are many exciting opportunities, so we encourage everyone to make plans to attend Novemberfest.”

Attendees need not be members of PRO or SEMA to be a part of this inaugural event, but SEMA representatives will be present for those interested in joining onsite. SEMA membership offers benefits such as additional networking events, education regarding new resources, sales ideas and techniques, and valuable industry insight.

PRO will host an open bar and hors d’oeuvres thanks to donations from event sponsors Advantage Truck Accessories, Insignia Group, Restyler’s Choice, Katzkin, ICI and Classic Design Concepts. All attendees will receive commemorative t-shirts from Eagle Enterprises.

The council will also honor leading restyling companies and individuals at Novemberfest, including winners of the following awards: PRO Restyler of the Year sponsored by Insignia Group, PRO Manufacturer of the Year sponsored by Grote Lighting, the Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement Award and the Nat Danas Person of the Year Award sponsored by Truck and Auto Customizing magazine.

Also of interest to companies in the restyling industry is the PRO Open Meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2009, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center meeting room N219. The Professional Restylers Organization is dedicated to addressing the challenges facing the restyling segment of the automotive aftermarket and to developing effective strategies for dealing with industry-specific issues.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/pro.

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:32
reception
PRO will host its inaugural "Novemberfest" reception Tuesday evening at the 2009 SEMA Show.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), a SEMA council, invites all industry professionals to attend its first Novemberfest reception to meet and network with OEM restylers, manufacturers, industry media and others on Tuesday, November 3, 5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m., in the Las Vegas Hilton Ballroom D.

“This is the first-ever PRO reception in Las Vegas and we’re determined to set the bar high and host an event our members and other industry guests will find beneficial,” said PRO Council Chairman Karl Stearns. “The restyling industry is strong right now and there are many exciting opportunities, so we encourage everyone to make plans to attend Novemberfest.”

Attendees need not be members of PRO or SEMA to be a part of this inaugural event, but SEMA representatives will be present for those interested in joining onsite. SEMA membership offers benefits such as additional networking events, education regarding new resources, sales ideas and techniques, and valuable industry insight.

PRO will host an open bar and hors d’oeuvres thanks to donations from event sponsors Advantage Truck Accessories, Insignia Group, Restyler’s Choice, Katzkin, ICI and Classic Design Concepts. All attendees will receive commemorative t-shirts from Eagle Enterprises.

The council will also honor leading restyling companies and individuals at Novemberfest, including winners of the following awards: PRO Restyler of the Year sponsored by Insignia Group, PRO Manufacturer of the Year sponsored by Grote Lighting, the Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement Award and the Nat Danas Person of the Year Award sponsored by Truck and Auto Customizing magazine.

Also of interest to companies in the restyling industry is the PRO Open Meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2009, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center meeting room N219. The Professional Restylers Organization is dedicated to addressing the challenges facing the restyling segment of the automotive aftermarket and to developing effective strategies for dealing with industry-specific issues.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/pro.

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:32
reception
PRO will host its inaugural "Novemberfest" reception Tuesday evening at the 2009 SEMA Show.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), a SEMA council, invites all industry professionals to attend its first Novemberfest reception to meet and network with OEM restylers, manufacturers, industry media and others on Tuesday, November 3, 5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m., in the Las Vegas Hilton Ballroom D.

“This is the first-ever PRO reception in Las Vegas and we’re determined to set the bar high and host an event our members and other industry guests will find beneficial,” said PRO Council Chairman Karl Stearns. “The restyling industry is strong right now and there are many exciting opportunities, so we encourage everyone to make plans to attend Novemberfest.”

Attendees need not be members of PRO or SEMA to be a part of this inaugural event, but SEMA representatives will be present for those interested in joining onsite. SEMA membership offers benefits such as additional networking events, education regarding new resources, sales ideas and techniques, and valuable industry insight.

PRO will host an open bar and hors d’oeuvres thanks to donations from event sponsors Advantage Truck Accessories, Insignia Group, Restyler’s Choice, Katzkin, ICI and Classic Design Concepts. All attendees will receive commemorative t-shirts from Eagle Enterprises.

The council will also honor leading restyling companies and individuals at Novemberfest, including winners of the following awards: PRO Restyler of the Year sponsored by Insignia Group, PRO Manufacturer of the Year sponsored by Grote Lighting, the Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement Award and the Nat Danas Person of the Year Award sponsored by Truck and Auto Customizing magazine.

Also of interest to companies in the restyling industry is the PRO Open Meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2009, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center meeting room N219. The Professional Restylers Organization is dedicated to addressing the challenges facing the restyling segment of the automotive aftermarket and to developing effective strategies for dealing with industry-specific issues.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/pro.

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:32
reception
PRO will host its inaugural "Novemberfest" reception Tuesday evening at the 2009 SEMA Show.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), a SEMA council, invites all industry professionals to attend its first Novemberfest reception to meet and network with OEM restylers, manufacturers, industry media and others on Tuesday, November 3, 5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m., in the Las Vegas Hilton Ballroom D.

“This is the first-ever PRO reception in Las Vegas and we’re determined to set the bar high and host an event our members and other industry guests will find beneficial,” said PRO Council Chairman Karl Stearns. “The restyling industry is strong right now and there are many exciting opportunities, so we encourage everyone to make plans to attend Novemberfest.”

Attendees need not be members of PRO or SEMA to be a part of this inaugural event, but SEMA representatives will be present for those interested in joining onsite. SEMA membership offers benefits such as additional networking events, education regarding new resources, sales ideas and techniques, and valuable industry insight.

PRO will host an open bar and hors d’oeuvres thanks to donations from event sponsors Advantage Truck Accessories, Insignia Group, Restyler’s Choice, Katzkin, ICI and Classic Design Concepts. All attendees will receive commemorative t-shirts from Eagle Enterprises.

The council will also honor leading restyling companies and individuals at Novemberfest, including winners of the following awards: PRO Restyler of the Year sponsored by Insignia Group, PRO Manufacturer of the Year sponsored by Grote Lighting, the Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement Award and the Nat Danas Person of the Year Award sponsored by Truck and Auto Customizing magazine.

Also of interest to companies in the restyling industry is the PRO Open Meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2009, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center meeting room N219. The Professional Restylers Organization is dedicated to addressing the challenges facing the restyling segment of the automotive aftermarket and to developing effective strategies for dealing with industry-specific issues.

For more information, visit www.sema.org/pro.

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:32
 Ford's Ken Czubay
 Ford Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service Ken Czubay will speak at the 2009 SEMA Show Keynote Luncheon.

Ford Motor Company's Ken Czubay will headline the 2009 SEMA Show Keynote Luncheon on Monday, November 2 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. in the Las Vegas Hilton, Ballrooms A-B.

The annual lunch takes place the day before the official opening of the SEMA Show and has been a coveted feature of the trade event since 1979. Czubay, Ford's Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, will elaborate on how the automaker's commitment to creating vehicles that are easy to personalize has played a key role in driving vehicle sales.

Ford, the featured automaker of the 2009 SEMA Show, has always been a strong supporter of the SEMA Show and has long recognized the benefits of vehicle customization. The OEM is a pioneer of the SEMA Technology Transfer Program and participates with SEMA members on several technology sharing programs and measuring sessions.

While all Showgoers are invited to hear Czubay speak at the Keynote Luncheon, the event is ideal for exhibitors who are already in Las Vegas setting up for the Show. Tickets, which are $25 each, are available using the reservation form here.

The SEMA Show opens Tuesday, November 3, and continues until Friday, November 6. The Keynote Luncheon is one of the Show's many special events and is part of an educational program that creates added value for attendees. For a comprehensive schedule of events and seminars, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:32
 Ford's Ken Czubay
 Ford Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service Ken Czubay will speak at the 2009 SEMA Show Keynote Luncheon.

Ford Motor Company's Ken Czubay will headline the 2009 SEMA Show Keynote Luncheon on Monday, November 2 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. in the Las Vegas Hilton, Ballrooms A-B.

The annual lunch takes place the day before the official opening of the SEMA Show and has been a coveted feature of the trade event since 1979. Czubay, Ford's Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, will elaborate on how the automaker's commitment to creating vehicles that are easy to personalize has played a key role in driving vehicle sales.

Ford, the featured automaker of the 2009 SEMA Show, has always been a strong supporter of the SEMA Show and has long recognized the benefits of vehicle customization. The OEM is a pioneer of the SEMA Technology Transfer Program and participates with SEMA members on several technology sharing programs and measuring sessions.

While all Showgoers are invited to hear Czubay speak at the Keynote Luncheon, the event is ideal for exhibitors who are already in Las Vegas setting up for the Show. Tickets, which are $25 each, are available using the reservation form here.

The SEMA Show opens Tuesday, November 3, and continues until Friday, November 6. The Keynote Luncheon is one of the Show's many special events and is part of an educational program that creates added value for attendees. For a comprehensive schedule of events and seminars, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:32
 Ford's Ken Czubay
 Ford Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service Ken Czubay will speak at the 2009 SEMA Show Keynote Luncheon.

Ford Motor Company's Ken Czubay will headline the 2009 SEMA Show Keynote Luncheon on Monday, November 2 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. in the Las Vegas Hilton, Ballrooms A-B.

The annual lunch takes place the day before the official opening of the SEMA Show and has been a coveted feature of the trade event since 1979. Czubay, Ford's Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, will elaborate on how the automaker's commitment to creating vehicles that are easy to personalize has played a key role in driving vehicle sales.

Ford, the featured automaker of the 2009 SEMA Show, has always been a strong supporter of the SEMA Show and has long recognized the benefits of vehicle customization. The OEM is a pioneer of the SEMA Technology Transfer Program and participates with SEMA members on several technology sharing programs and measuring sessions.

While all Showgoers are invited to hear Czubay speak at the Keynote Luncheon, the event is ideal for exhibitors who are already in Las Vegas setting up for the Show. Tickets, which are $25 each, are available using the reservation form here.

The SEMA Show opens Tuesday, November 3, and continues until Friday, November 6. The Keynote Luncheon is one of the Show's many special events and is part of an educational program that creates added value for attendees. For a comprehensive schedule of events and seminars, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:32
 Ford's Ken Czubay
 Ford Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service Ken Czubay will speak at the 2009 SEMA Show Keynote Luncheon.

Ford Motor Company's Ken Czubay will headline the 2009 SEMA Show Keynote Luncheon on Monday, November 2 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. in the Las Vegas Hilton, Ballrooms A-B.

The annual lunch takes place the day before the official opening of the SEMA Show and has been a coveted feature of the trade event since 1979. Czubay, Ford's Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, will elaborate on how the automaker's commitment to creating vehicles that are easy to personalize has played a key role in driving vehicle sales.

Ford, the featured automaker of the 2009 SEMA Show, has always been a strong supporter of the SEMA Show and has long recognized the benefits of vehicle customization. The OEM is a pioneer of the SEMA Technology Transfer Program and participates with SEMA members on several technology sharing programs and measuring sessions.

While all Showgoers are invited to hear Czubay speak at the Keynote Luncheon, the event is ideal for exhibitors who are already in Las Vegas setting up for the Show. Tickets, which are $25 each, are available using the reservation form here.

The SEMA Show opens Tuesday, November 3, and continues until Friday, November 6. The Keynote Luncheon is one of the Show's many special events and is part of an educational program that creates added value for attendees. For a comprehensive schedule of events and seminars, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:32
 Ford's Ken Czubay
 Ford Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service Ken Czubay will speak at the 2009 SEMA Show Keynote Luncheon.

Ford Motor Company's Ken Czubay will headline the 2009 SEMA Show Keynote Luncheon on Monday, November 2 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. in the Las Vegas Hilton, Ballrooms A-B.

The annual lunch takes place the day before the official opening of the SEMA Show and has been a coveted feature of the trade event since 1979. Czubay, Ford's Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, will elaborate on how the automaker's commitment to creating vehicles that are easy to personalize has played a key role in driving vehicle sales.

Ford, the featured automaker of the 2009 SEMA Show, has always been a strong supporter of the SEMA Show and has long recognized the benefits of vehicle customization. The OEM is a pioneer of the SEMA Technology Transfer Program and participates with SEMA members on several technology sharing programs and measuring sessions.

While all Showgoers are invited to hear Czubay speak at the Keynote Luncheon, the event is ideal for exhibitors who are already in Las Vegas setting up for the Show. Tickets, which are $25 each, are available using the reservation form here.

The SEMA Show opens Tuesday, November 3, and continues until Friday, November 6. The Keynote Luncheon is one of the Show's many special events and is part of an educational program that creates added value for attendees. For a comprehensive schedule of events and seminars, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 11:32
 Ford's Ken Czubay
 Ford Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service Ken Czubay will speak at the 2009 SEMA Show Keynote Luncheon.

Ford Motor Company's Ken Czubay will headline the 2009 SEMA Show Keynote Luncheon on Monday, November 2 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. in the Las Vegas Hilton, Ballrooms A-B.

The annual lunch takes place the day before the official opening of the SEMA Show and has been a coveted feature of the trade event since 1979. Czubay, Ford's Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, will elaborate on how the automaker's commitment to creating vehicles that are easy to personalize has played a key role in driving vehicle sales.

Ford, the featured automaker of the 2009 SEMA Show, has always been a strong supporter of the SEMA Show and has long recognized the benefits of vehicle customization. The OEM is a pioneer of the SEMA Technology Transfer Program and participates with SEMA members on several technology sharing programs and measuring sessions.

While all Showgoers are invited to hear Czubay speak at the Keynote Luncheon, the event is ideal for exhibitors who are already in Las Vegas setting up for the Show. Tickets, which are $25 each, are available using the reservation form here.

The SEMA Show opens Tuesday, November 3, and continues until Friday, November 6. The Keynote Luncheon is one of the Show's many special events and is part of an educational program that creates added value for attendees. For a comprehensive schedule of events and seminars, visit www.SEMAShow.com.