SEMA Show Space Selection Applications Due Next Week
Thu, 03/19/2020 - 11:17

By SEMA Editors

Companies that submit their booth space application and deposit for the 2020 SEMA Show by Friday, March 27, are eligible to participate in May’s Priority Space Selection process. Buying a booth now guarantees your company’s eligibility for the booth selection process, while creating the opportunity to plan early and take advantage of the early-bird savings available on Show services on everything from electricity to drayage.

SEMA's Tom Gattuso explains how the SEMA Show floor comes together during the Priority Space Selection process.

The 2020 SEMA Show Priority Space Selection takes place May 4–20. During the selection process, exhibitors use their SEMA Show seniority to choose the best locations for their Show displays at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

When it’s time to pick a location, a SEMA Show account representative will contact (via telephone) the exhibitor’s primary SEMA Show contact and help locate and assign the space that best suits the company’s needs.

The 2020 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6, in Las Vegas. To participate in the Priority Space Selection Process, reserve a booth space by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

SEMA Show Space Selection Applications Due Next Week
Thu, 03/19/2020 - 11:17

By SEMA Editors

Companies that submit their booth space application and deposit for the 2020 SEMA Show by Friday, March 27, are eligible to participate in May’s Priority Space Selection process. Buying a booth now guarantees your company’s eligibility for the booth selection process, while creating the opportunity to plan early and take advantage of the early-bird savings available on Show services on everything from electricity to drayage.

SEMA's Tom Gattuso explains how the SEMA Show floor comes together during the Priority Space Selection process.

The 2020 SEMA Show Priority Space Selection takes place May 4–20. During the selection process, exhibitors use their SEMA Show seniority to choose the best locations for their Show displays at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

When it’s time to pick a location, a SEMA Show account representative will contact (via telephone) the exhibitor’s primary SEMA Show contact and help locate and assign the space that best suits the company’s needs.

The 2020 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6, in Las Vegas. To participate in the Priority Space Selection Process, reserve a booth space by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

2020 SEMA Show Booth Sales Open
Thu, 03/19/2020 - 11:11

Exhibitors interested in getting a jump on SEMA Show planning for 2020 can reserve booth space now.

2020 SEMA Show Booth Sales Open
Thu, 03/19/2020 - 11:11

Exhibitors interested in getting a jump on SEMA Show planning for 2020 can reserve booth space now.

Industry Jobs
Thu, 03/19/2020 - 11:09

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

SEMA News Now Accepting Nominations for 2020 “35 Under 35”
Thu, 03/19/2020 - 08:56

By SEMA Editors

SEMA News
Nominations for the 2020 SEMA News 35 Under 35 are due May 31.

September’s issue of SEMA News will highlight up-and-coming superstars in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2020—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

Many SEMA members are currently working with creative young professionals who are already industry trailblazers. They may have played key roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach, improve product development, energize marketing efforts or upgrade customer interaction.

They could be budding talents at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. What they all will have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed.

SEMA News looks for candidates drawn from diverse industry segments who are already making a significant impact through their leadership within their organizations or businesses. Entrepreneurship, commitment, insight, innovation, integrity, responsibility, demonstrated skill, involvement and success within the marketplace weigh heavily in the decision-making process. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2020 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31.

SEMA News Now Accepting Nominations for 2020 “35 Under 35”
Thu, 03/19/2020 - 08:56

By SEMA Editors

SEMA News
Nominations for the 2020 SEMA News 35 Under 35 are due May 31.

September’s issue of SEMA News will highlight up-and-coming superstars in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2020—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

Many SEMA members are currently working with creative young professionals who are already industry trailblazers. They may have played key roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach, improve product development, energize marketing efforts or upgrade customer interaction.

They could be budding talents at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. What they all will have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed.

SEMA News looks for candidates drawn from diverse industry segments who are already making a significant impact through their leadership within their organizations or businesses. Entrepreneurship, commitment, insight, innovation, integrity, responsibility, demonstrated skill, involvement and success within the marketplace weigh heavily in the decision-making process. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2020 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31.

Small Business Loans Now Available in at Least 17 States for Companies Impacted by Coronavirus
Thu, 03/19/2020 - 08:31

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 enacted on March 6 (Public Law 116-123) includes a provision allowing companies to seek a Small Business Administration (SBA) emergency loan of up to $2 million. Small businesses in at least 17 states are now eligible to apply, and many more states are expected to qualify for loans in the near future. For motor vehicle parts manufacturers, the definition of “small business” ranges from 1,000 to 1,500 employees or less depending upon the specific product. 

Details:

  • Loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rates are 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for non-profits.
  • March 25 update: Small business owners in all U.S. states and territories are currently eligible to apply for a Coronavirus loan.

For additional information:

Questions: contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org. 

Small Business Loans Now Available in at Least 17 States for Companies Impacted by Coronavirus
Thu, 03/19/2020 - 08:31

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 enacted on March 6 (Public Law 116-123) includes a provision allowing companies to seek a Small Business Administration (SBA) emergency loan of up to $2 million. Small businesses in at least 17 states are now eligible to apply, and many more states are expected to qualify for loans in the near future. For motor vehicle parts manufacturers, the definition of “small business” ranges from 1,000 to 1,500 employees or less depending upon the specific product. 

Details:

  • Loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rates are 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for non-profits.
  • March 25 update: Small business owners in all U.S. states and territories are currently eligible to apply for a Coronavirus loan.

For additional information:

Questions: contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org. 

Small Business Loans Now Available in at Least 17 States for Companies Impacted by Coronavirus
Thu, 03/19/2020 - 08:31

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 enacted on March 6 (Public Law 116-123) includes a provision allowing companies to seek a Small Business Administration (SBA) emergency loan of up to $2 million. Small businesses in at least 17 states are now eligible to apply, and many more states are expected to qualify for loans in the near future. For motor vehicle parts manufacturers, the definition of “small business” ranges from 1,000 to 1,500 employees or less depending upon the specific product. 

Details:

  • Loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rates are 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for non-profits.
  • March 25 update: Small business owners in all U.S. states and territories are currently eligible to apply for a Coronavirus loan.

For additional information:

Questions: contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.