By AJ Carney

	Join U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN), SEMA leadership and local members for the SEMA Town Hall Meeting in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Friday, April 4, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

U.S. Senator Bob Corker will be a featured speaker during next week's Town Hall Meeting in Chattanooga, Tennessee. SEMA invites members and prospective members to gather at Coker Tire Co. Inc., Friday, April 4, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., to network with local industry leaders and SEMA staff.

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives, while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share common business challenges and opportunities. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members' business operations to better meet their needs.

Chattanooga Town Hall Meeting Panel

• Corky Coker – Coker Tire Co. Inc.
• Doug Evans – Source Interlink Media
• Scooter Brothers – COMP Performance Group
• Wade Kawasaki – Coker Tire Co. Inc.

Special Guest Speaker

• Bob Corker – U.S. Senator (R-TN)

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States.

For more information or to register, visit SEMA's website, or contact Andrea “AJ” Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@sema.org.

By Carr Winn

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are under the age of 35 through its 35 Under 35 program. We need your input. If you know of a leader who is under 35—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

The following is a short profile on one of last year's 35 Under 35 winners—Brandon Bernardo. At 27, Bernardo is already the Vice President of Roll-N-Lock.

Brandon Bernardo, 27

Vice President—Roll-N-Lock Corp.

As a self-described “third-generation manufacturer” influenced by his father, Brandon Bernardo figures he’s been in the specialty-equipment field pretty much since birth. As vice president of Roll-N-Lock, he has helped to position the truck-accessory manufacturer for rapid growth through a healthy pipeline of new products and innovations. “The strong recovery in truck sales that began in 2009 has been, and continues to be, a very encouraging sign for the future of our industry,” he said. “Despite high unemployment and formidable economic headwinds, American and global consumers continue to purchase pickup trucks. The utilitarian nature of these trucks has proven to be valuable in both good times and bad, ensuring the pickup’s market position for the foreseeable future.” Bernardo sees economic globalization as a major challenge to the industry. “It seems increasingly difficult to forecast where the next global crisis will arise,” he said. “As a result, firms in our segment need to be prepared for anything and everything.” Whatever the economic trends, however, Bernardo believes that aftermarket businesses can remain competitive by running conservative operations and continuing to focus on providing value and quality to customers. In his briefcase: An iPhone, a legal pad, pencils and energy bars.

By Carr Winn

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are under the age of 35 through its 35 Under 35 program. We need your input. If you know of a leader who is under 35—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

The following is a short profile on one of last year's 35 Under 35 winners—Brandon Bernardo. At 27, Bernardo is already the Vice President of Roll-N-Lock.

Brandon Bernardo, 27

Vice President—Roll-N-Lock Corp.

As a self-described “third-generation manufacturer” influenced by his father, Brandon Bernardo figures he’s been in the specialty-equipment field pretty much since birth. As vice president of Roll-N-Lock, he has helped to position the truck-accessory manufacturer for rapid growth through a healthy pipeline of new products and innovations. “The strong recovery in truck sales that began in 2009 has been, and continues to be, a very encouraging sign for the future of our industry,” he said. “Despite high unemployment and formidable economic headwinds, American and global consumers continue to purchase pickup trucks. The utilitarian nature of these trucks has proven to be valuable in both good times and bad, ensuring the pickup’s market position for the foreseeable future.” Bernardo sees economic globalization as a major challenge to the industry. “It seems increasingly difficult to forecast where the next global crisis will arise,” he said. “As a result, firms in our segment need to be prepared for anything and everything.” Whatever the economic trends, however, Bernardo believes that aftermarket businesses can remain competitive by running conservative operations and continuing to focus on providing value and quality to customers. In his briefcase: An iPhone, a legal pad, pencils and energy bars.

By Carr Winn

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are under the age of 35 through its 35 Under 35 program. We need your input. If you know of a leader who is under 35—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

The following is a short profile on one of last year's 35 Under 35 winners—Brandon Bernardo. At 27, Bernardo is already the Vice President of Roll-N-Lock.

Brandon Bernardo, 27

Vice President—Roll-N-Lock Corp.

As a self-described “third-generation manufacturer” influenced by his father, Brandon Bernardo figures he’s been in the specialty-equipment field pretty much since birth. As vice president of Roll-N-Lock, he has helped to position the truck-accessory manufacturer for rapid growth through a healthy pipeline of new products and innovations. “The strong recovery in truck sales that began in 2009 has been, and continues to be, a very encouraging sign for the future of our industry,” he said. “Despite high unemployment and formidable economic headwinds, American and global consumers continue to purchase pickup trucks. The utilitarian nature of these trucks has proven to be valuable in both good times and bad, ensuring the pickup’s market position for the foreseeable future.” Bernardo sees economic globalization as a major challenge to the industry. “It seems increasingly difficult to forecast where the next global crisis will arise,” he said. “As a result, firms in our segment need to be prepared for anything and everything.” Whatever the economic trends, however, Bernardo believes that aftermarket businesses can remain competitive by running conservative operations and continuing to focus on providing value and quality to customers. In his briefcase: An iPhone, a legal pad, pencils and energy bars.

By Carr Winn

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are under the age of 35 through its 35 Under 35 program. We need your input. If you know of a leader who is under 35—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

The following is a short profile on one of last year's 35 Under 35 winners—Brandon Bernardo. At 27, Bernardo is already the Vice President of Roll-N-Lock.

Brandon Bernardo, 27

Vice President—Roll-N-Lock Corp.

As a self-described “third-generation manufacturer” influenced by his father, Brandon Bernardo figures he’s been in the specialty-equipment field pretty much since birth. As vice president of Roll-N-Lock, he has helped to position the truck-accessory manufacturer for rapid growth through a healthy pipeline of new products and innovations. “The strong recovery in truck sales that began in 2009 has been, and continues to be, a very encouraging sign for the future of our industry,” he said. “Despite high unemployment and formidable economic headwinds, American and global consumers continue to purchase pickup trucks. The utilitarian nature of these trucks has proven to be valuable in both good times and bad, ensuring the pickup’s market position for the foreseeable future.” Bernardo sees economic globalization as a major challenge to the industry. “It seems increasingly difficult to forecast where the next global crisis will arise,” he said. “As a result, firms in our segment need to be prepared for anything and everything.” Whatever the economic trends, however, Bernardo believes that aftermarket businesses can remain competitive by running conservative operations and continuing to focus on providing value and quality to customers. In his briefcase: An iPhone, a legal pad, pencils and energy bars.

By Carr Winn

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are under the age of 35 through its 35 Under 35 program. We need your input. If you know of a leader who is under 35—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

The following is a short profile on one of last year's 35 Under 35 winners—Brandon Bernardo. At 27, Bernardo is already the Vice President of Roll-N-Lock.

Brandon Bernardo, 27

Vice President—Roll-N-Lock Corp.

As a self-described “third-generation manufacturer” influenced by his father, Brandon Bernardo figures he’s been in the specialty-equipment field pretty much since birth. As vice president of Roll-N-Lock, he has helped to position the truck-accessory manufacturer for rapid growth through a healthy pipeline of new products and innovations. “The strong recovery in truck sales that began in 2009 has been, and continues to be, a very encouraging sign for the future of our industry,” he said. “Despite high unemployment and formidable economic headwinds, American and global consumers continue to purchase pickup trucks. The utilitarian nature of these trucks has proven to be valuable in both good times and bad, ensuring the pickup’s market position for the foreseeable future.” Bernardo sees economic globalization as a major challenge to the industry. “It seems increasingly difficult to forecast where the next global crisis will arise,” he said. “As a result, firms in our segment need to be prepared for anything and everything.” Whatever the economic trends, however, Bernardo believes that aftermarket businesses can remain competitive by running conservative operations and continuing to focus on providing value and quality to customers. In his briefcase: An iPhone, a legal pad, pencils and energy bars.

By Carr Winn

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are under the age of 35 through its 35 Under 35 program. We need your input. If you know of a leader who is under 35—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

The following is a short profile on one of last year's 35 Under 35 winners—Brandon Bernardo. At 27, Bernardo is already the Vice President of Roll-N-Lock.

Brandon Bernardo, 27

Vice President—Roll-N-Lock Corp.

As a self-described “third-generation manufacturer” influenced by his father, Brandon Bernardo figures he’s been in the specialty-equipment field pretty much since birth. As vice president of Roll-N-Lock, he has helped to position the truck-accessory manufacturer for rapid growth through a healthy pipeline of new products and innovations. “The strong recovery in truck sales that began in 2009 has been, and continues to be, a very encouraging sign for the future of our industry,” he said. “Despite high unemployment and formidable economic headwinds, American and global consumers continue to purchase pickup trucks. The utilitarian nature of these trucks has proven to be valuable in both good times and bad, ensuring the pickup’s market position for the foreseeable future.” Bernardo sees economic globalization as a major challenge to the industry. “It seems increasingly difficult to forecast where the next global crisis will arise,” he said. “As a result, firms in our segment need to be prepared for anything and everything.” Whatever the economic trends, however, Bernardo believes that aftermarket businesses can remain competitive by running conservative operations and continuing to focus on providing value and quality to customers. In his briefcase: An iPhone, a legal pad, pencils and energy bars.

By SEMA Editors

	The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

Companies interested in participating in the Priority Booth Selection process for the 2014 SEMA Show need to submit booth-space applications by the Friday, April 11, deadline.

Space applications are accepted any time before the event takes place in November. Manufacturers benefit by applying before the deadline by being eligible for the Priority Booth Space Selection process, where exhibitors are assigned their locations in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

After the selection process, remaining space is assigned to companies whose applications came in after the priority deadline.

The SEMA Show, set for November 4–7, 2014, in Las Vegas, typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual Show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

"Buyers from all over the world come to the SEMA Show to find automotive accessories that they can sell at their businesses," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "As a trade-only event, these buyers represent businesses that are looking to purchase large supplies of products that their customers will demand."

In addition to the Priority Booth Selection process in April, exhibitors may want check out the hotels deal that have been recently made available. Visit the SEMA's Show Travel and Lodging page online. 

Secure a space at the 2014 SEMA Show, or call 909-396-0289 or e-mail sales@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

	The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

Companies interested in participating in the Priority Booth Selection process for the 2014 SEMA Show need to submit booth-space applications by the Friday, April 11, deadline.

Space applications are accepted any time before the event takes place in November. Manufacturers benefit by applying before the deadline by being eligible for the Priority Booth Space Selection process, where exhibitors are assigned their locations in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

After the selection process, remaining space is assigned to companies whose applications came in after the priority deadline.

The SEMA Show, set for November 4–7, 2014, in Las Vegas, typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual Show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

"Buyers from all over the world come to the SEMA Show to find automotive accessories that they can sell at their businesses," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "As a trade-only event, these buyers represent businesses that are looking to purchase large supplies of products that their customers will demand."

In addition to the Priority Booth Selection process in April, exhibitors may want check out the hotels deal that have been recently made available. Visit the SEMA's Show Travel and Lodging page online. 

Secure a space at the 2014 SEMA Show, or call 909-396-0289 or e-mail sales@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

	The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

Companies interested in participating in the Priority Booth Selection process for the 2014 SEMA Show need to submit booth-space applications by the Friday, April 11, deadline.

Space applications are accepted any time before the event takes place in November. Manufacturers benefit by applying before the deadline by being eligible for the Priority Booth Space Selection process, where exhibitors are assigned their locations in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

After the selection process, remaining space is assigned to companies whose applications came in after the priority deadline.

The SEMA Show, set for November 4–7, 2014, in Las Vegas, typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual Show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

"Buyers from all over the world come to the SEMA Show to find automotive accessories that they can sell at their businesses," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "As a trade-only event, these buyers represent businesses that are looking to purchase large supplies of products that their customers will demand."

In addition to the Priority Booth Selection process in April, exhibitors may want check out the hotels deal that have been recently made available. Visit the SEMA's Show Travel and Lodging page online. 

Secure a space at the 2014 SEMA Show, or call 909-396-0289 or e-mail sales@sema.org.