By Katie Hurst

SEMA has recently launched a new program entitled “SEMA Senior Class, A Mentoring Program.” Through this free program, all SEMA members are encouraged to search and connect with an industry mentor—a current or former business owner, president, CEO or advisor who specializes in the automotive aftermarket industry. Volunteers provide guidance to SEMA members, regardless of their professional experience.

Many individuals who have found success in their field say that to some degree, they owe a part of their success to a mentor, or someone influential in their lives who they looked up to and learned from. SEMA’s goal in creating this program is to connect individuals to create inspiring relationships.

To find a mentor that best aligns with your needs, visit the SEMA Senior Class website, where users may browse through all mentor profiles, learn about their industry backgrounds and select a mentor. Narrow down your mentor search by areas of expertise:

• Business
• Career Coaching
• Distribution
• E-Commerce and Data
• Legal and Human Resources
• Manufacturing
• Product Development and Engineering
• Sales and Marketing

Begin your search now!

For more information regarding this program, contact Katie Hurst at katieh@sema.org.

By Katie Hurst

SEMA has recently launched a new program entitled “SEMA Senior Class, A Mentoring Program.” Through this free program, all SEMA members are encouraged to search and connect with an industry mentor—a current or former business owner, president, CEO or advisor who specializes in the automotive aftermarket industry. Volunteers provide guidance to SEMA members, regardless of their professional experience.

Many individuals who have found success in their field say that to some degree, they owe a part of their success to a mentor, or someone influential in their lives who they looked up to and learned from. SEMA’s goal in creating this program is to connect individuals to create inspiring relationships.

To find a mentor that best aligns with your needs, visit the SEMA Senior Class website, where users may browse through all mentor profiles, learn about their industry backgrounds and select a mentor. Narrow down your mentor search by areas of expertise:

• Business
• Career Coaching
• Distribution
• E-Commerce and Data
• Legal and Human Resources
• Manufacturing
• Product Development and Engineering
• Sales and Marketing

Begin your search now!

For more information regarding this program, contact Katie Hurst at katieh@sema.org.

By Katie Hurst

SEMA will select 1,000 elementary school educators from grades K–3 to be granted 10 limited-edition copies of “If I Built a Car” books for their classrooms.

In 2019, SEMA will select 1,000 elementary school educators from grades K–3 to be granted 10 limited-edition copies of “If I Built a Car” books for their classrooms. The primary objective for in-class integration is for educators to create and deliver an interactive experience and exercise designed around the book that supports their learning objectives.

The mission and spirit of the program is to inspire youth to participate in the automotive customization lifestyle by promoting or creating hands-on and virtual experiences. Getting young people more excited about the automotive hobby will encourage them to think about how they might customize or personalize their vehicles in the future.

Help SEMA’s youth engagement efforts by spreading the word about this program to a school in your local area or reach out to an educator you know who teaches K–3. Educators can sign up for this program online, or by contacting Katie Hurst at 909-978-6693.

By Katie Hurst

SEMA will select 1,000 elementary school educators from grades K–3 to be granted 10 limited-edition copies of “If I Built a Car” books for their classrooms.

In 2019, SEMA will select 1,000 elementary school educators from grades K–3 to be granted 10 limited-edition copies of “If I Built a Car” books for their classrooms. The primary objective for in-class integration is for educators to create and deliver an interactive experience and exercise designed around the book that supports their learning objectives.

The mission and spirit of the program is to inspire youth to participate in the automotive customization lifestyle by promoting or creating hands-on and virtual experiences. Getting young people more excited about the automotive hobby will encourage them to think about how they might customize or personalize their vehicles in the future.

Help SEMA’s youth engagement efforts by spreading the word about this program to a school in your local area or reach out to an educator you know who teaches K–3. Educators can sign up for this program online, or by contacting Katie Hurst at 909-978-6693.

By Kristen Fregoso

SEMA town hall meetings are a unique opportunity to network with local industry leaders, SEMA members and staff to share the challenges and opportunities facing your business, discover how SEMA can help and voice your opinions about the state of our industry.

Join SEMA for an evening of shop talk and a bite to eat and drink at its annual general membership meeting—to be held in conjunction with the SEMA town hall meeting—at the Canyonlands by Day and Night Event Hall in Moab, Utah, Thursday, April 18, from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. There is no cost, and all SEMA members are invited to attend and encouraged to wear their company logo shirts.

SEMA Town Hall meetings are a unique opportunity to network with local industry leaders, SEMA members and staff to share the challenges and opportunities facing your business, discover how SEMA can help and voice your opinions about the state of our industry. Your participation, involvement and feedback are key to helping SEMA to better understand the needs of your company and the industry as a whole.

Where:

Canyonlands by Day and Night Event Hall
1861 N. Hwy. 191,
Moab, UT 84532                               

When:

Thursday, April 18
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

The SEMA town hall and general membership meeting is a one-night-only event. Seats are limited, so register early to ensure your spot!

For more information, contact Gary Vigil, director of membership, at 909-978-6738 or garyv@sema.org.

By Kristen Fregoso

SEMA town hall meetings are a unique opportunity to network with local industry leaders, SEMA members and staff to share the challenges and opportunities facing your business, discover how SEMA can help and voice your opinions about the state of our industry.

Join SEMA for an evening of shop talk and a bite to eat and drink at its annual general membership meeting—to be held in conjunction with the SEMA town hall meeting—at the Canyonlands by Day and Night Event Hall in Moab, Utah, Thursday, April 18, from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. There is no cost, and all SEMA members are invited to attend and encouraged to wear their company logo shirts.

SEMA Town Hall meetings are a unique opportunity to network with local industry leaders, SEMA members and staff to share the challenges and opportunities facing your business, discover how SEMA can help and voice your opinions about the state of our industry. Your participation, involvement and feedback are key to helping SEMA to better understand the needs of your company and the industry as a whole.

Where:

Canyonlands by Day and Night Event Hall
1861 N. Hwy. 191,
Moab, UT 84532                               

When:

Thursday, April 18
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

The SEMA town hall and general membership meeting is a one-night-only event. Seats are limited, so register early to ensure your spot!

For more information, contact Gary Vigil, director of membership, at 909-978-6738 or garyv@sema.org.

Register for 2020 Toyota Supra Measuring Session

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to measure the new 2020 Supra, well in advance of its Summer 2019 release.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-toyota-gr-supra-measuring-session-april-3-and-4-2019-tickets-57635376964

Register for 2020 Toyota Supra Measuring Session

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to measure the new 2020 Supra, well in advance of its Summer 2019 release.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-toyota-gr-supra-measuring-session-april-3-and-4-2019-tickets-57635376964

Register for 2020 Toyota Supra Measuring Session

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to measure the new 2020 Supra, well in advance of its Summer 2019 release.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-toyota-gr-supra-measuring-session-april-3-and-4-2019-tickets-57635376964

Read the Results of PRI's Annual Racing Business Survey

Motorsports retailers, engine builders, fabricators and other stakeholders report optimism over a robust economy and sales trending upward amid a competitive marketplace.

https://bluetoad.com/publication/?i=567324&article_id=3304698