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The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization’s (PRO) annual General Membership Meeting will take place virtually on August 11, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT).

PRO-member participation and feedback is encouraged to further understand the challenges facing the restyling segment of the automotive aftermarket. Member participation will help the council plan and develop effective strategies for dealing with industry-specific issues.

During this valuable event, PRO members and those involved in the restyling segment will connect directly with council leadership and hear from the PRO Select Committee as they discuss the state of the market and provide updates on the 2020 SEMA Show, PRO Cup Challenge, volunteer opportunities, new council initiatives and more.

The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization’s (PRO) annual General Membership Meeting will take place virtually on August 11, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT).

PRO-member participation and feedback is encouraged to further understand the challenges facing the restyling segment of the automotive aftermarket. Member participation will help the council plan and develop effective strategies for dealing with industry-specific issues.

During this valuable event, PRO members and those involved in the restyling segment will connect directly with council leadership and hear from the PRO Select Committee as they discuss the state of the market and provide updates on the 2020 SEMA Show, PRO Cup Challenge, volunteer opportunities, new council initiatives and more.

By Ashley Reyes

In “Shifting Gears: Back to Business,” SEMA members will learn how to build customer confidence, learn new cash-flow tactics specifically for post-COVID-19 growth, discover how to build a larger audience of quality connections and understand workplace best practices that smart leaders are implementing to navigate their companies and employees during times of uncertainty.

SEMA Education is kicking off a new series of webinars focused on helping aftermarket businesses reopen with confidence. Beginning August 5, the four-part special will concentrate on tactics and concepts that will help businesses emerge from the current economic downturn stronger and more intentional than ever.

In “Shifting Gears: Back to Business,” SEMA members will learn how to build customer confidence, learn new cash-flow tactics specifically for post-COVID-19 growth, discover how to build a larger audience of quality connections and understand workplace best practices that smart leaders are implementing to navigate their companies and employees during times of uncertainty. The webinars run from August 5 through September 2.

Webinar 1: Wednesday, August 5
Building Customer Confidence  

One of the key factors to balancing safety and operating a profitable business is building confidence with customers and teams. In this webinar, leadership development expert Bob Coakley will share best practices and resources that can help build confidence, while operating a business during a pandemic. Coakley will share practical advice, resources and examples that can be applied immediately to instill confidence with customers and teams.

Register now.

Webinar 2: Wednesday, August 12
Cash-Flow Tactics for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry to Position Your Company for Post-COVID Growth

In this unprecedented economic downturn, intelligent cash flow management has never been more important. Join CPA and journalist Gene Marks who will discuss the latest trends, technologies and best practices that smart business owners and leaders are implementing to manage their cash flow and build reserves to see them through to future growth.

Register now.

Webinar 3: Wednesday, August 19
Digital Do’s and Don’ts During Times of Uncertainty

In this virtual workshop, nationally recognized social media expert Corey Perlman will share specific action that can be taken to build trust, credibility and thought leadership with local communities during times of uncertainty. Participants will learn how to build a larger audience of quality connections, fix online issues that may damage credibility and create a content plan to navigate today’s uncertainty and plan for getting back to business.  

Register now.

Webinar 4: Wednesday, September 2
Beyond the Pandemic

Many business owners have been faced with obstacles that have not only impacted their current cash flow, but their longer-term strategies for growth. During this webinar, Gene Marks will provide an update on government, state, and local grant and lending programs, along with the latest and pending legislation for helping businesses overcome the pandemic. Marks will provide best practices and legislation that smart leaders are implementing to navigate their companies and employees, and provide a current analysis of the presidential election and how each candidate’s economic policies will impact businesses over the next two years.

Register now.

More details about the webinars, and additional resources to help SEMA members navigate their businesses during this uncertain time, are available at www.sema.org/reopen.  

By Ashley Reyes

In “Shifting Gears: Back to Business,” SEMA members will learn how to build customer confidence, learn new cash-flow tactics specifically for post-COVID-19 growth, discover how to build a larger audience of quality connections and understand workplace best practices that smart leaders are implementing to navigate their companies and employees during times of uncertainty.

SEMA Education is kicking off a new series of webinars focused on helping aftermarket businesses reopen with confidence. Beginning August 5, the four-part special will concentrate on tactics and concepts that will help businesses emerge from the current economic downturn stronger and more intentional than ever.

In “Shifting Gears: Back to Business,” SEMA members will learn how to build customer confidence, learn new cash-flow tactics specifically for post-COVID-19 growth, discover how to build a larger audience of quality connections and understand workplace best practices that smart leaders are implementing to navigate their companies and employees during times of uncertainty. The webinars run from August 5 through September 2.

Webinar 1: Wednesday, August 5
Building Customer Confidence  

One of the key factors to balancing safety and operating a profitable business is building confidence with customers and teams. In this webinar, leadership development expert Bob Coakley will share best practices and resources that can help build confidence, while operating a business during a pandemic. Coakley will share practical advice, resources and examples that can be applied immediately to instill confidence with customers and teams.

Register now.

Webinar 2: Wednesday, August 12
Cash-Flow Tactics for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry to Position Your Company for Post-COVID Growth

In this unprecedented economic downturn, intelligent cash flow management has never been more important. Join CPA and journalist Gene Marks who will discuss the latest trends, technologies and best practices that smart business owners and leaders are implementing to manage their cash flow and build reserves to see them through to future growth.

Register now.

Webinar 3: Wednesday, August 19
Digital Do’s and Don’ts During Times of Uncertainty

In this virtual workshop, nationally recognized social media expert Corey Perlman will share specific action that can be taken to build trust, credibility and thought leadership with local communities during times of uncertainty. Participants will learn how to build a larger audience of quality connections, fix online issues that may damage credibility and create a content plan to navigate today’s uncertainty and plan for getting back to business.  

Register now.

Webinar 4: Wednesday, September 2
Beyond the Pandemic

Many business owners have been faced with obstacles that have not only impacted their current cash flow, but their longer-term strategies for growth. During this webinar, Gene Marks will provide an update on government, state, and local grant and lending programs, along with the latest and pending legislation for helping businesses overcome the pandemic. Marks will provide best practices and legislation that smart leaders are implementing to navigate their companies and employees, and provide a current analysis of the presidential election and how each candidate’s economic policies will impact businesses over the next two years.

Register now.

More details about the webinars, and additional resources to help SEMA members navigate their businesses during this uncertain time, are available at www.sema.org/reopen.  

FCA is on a mission to keep the ’21 Jeep Wrangler on top of the off-road market despite a new threat from the upcoming ’21 Ford Bronco. Recently, the Jeep brand showed off a concept that shows that V8 power will come to the iconic off-roader. The Jeep brand introduced the Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept—a four-door version of the Wrangler powered by the 6.4L HEMI V8 making 450 hp and 450 lb.-ft. of torque and capable of a 0–60 mph in less than 5 seconds. Now, a pre-production prototype has been caught on the street. Expect the production model to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission and stay true to the concept.

While it looks like a standard Rubicon model, this one features a similar ram-air scoop to the concept shown only a few days ago. A pair of Beadlock wheels also show that this prototype stays true to the concept. It looks like this vehicle could be coming to production sometime in 2021. It will join a lineup with the V6, turbocharged four-cylinder, diesel and the upcoming electrified 4xe model that is scheduled to debut later this year.

A 6.4L HEMI Wrangler would mark the first time that the off-road manufacturer would offer a V8 option since the ’81 Jeep CJ.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

FCA is on a mission to keep the ’21 Jeep Wrangler on top of the off-road market despite a new threat from the upcoming ’21 Ford Bronco. Recently, the Jeep brand showed off a concept that shows that V8 power will come to the iconic off-roader. The Jeep brand introduced the Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept—a four-door version of the Wrangler powered by the 6.4L HEMI V8 making 450 hp and 450 lb.-ft. of torque and capable of a 0–60 mph in less than 5 seconds. Now, a pre-production prototype has been caught on the street. Expect the production model to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission and stay true to the concept.

While it looks like a standard Rubicon model, this one features a similar ram-air scoop to the concept shown only a few days ago. A pair of Beadlock wheels also show that this prototype stays true to the concept. It looks like this vehicle could be coming to production sometime in 2021. It will join a lineup with the V6, turbocharged four-cylinder, diesel and the upcoming electrified 4xe model that is scheduled to debut later this year.

A 6.4L HEMI Wrangler would mark the first time that the off-road manufacturer would offer a V8 option since the ’81 Jeep CJ.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

FCA is on a mission to keep the ’21 Jeep Wrangler on top of the off-road market despite a new threat from the upcoming ’21 Ford Bronco. Recently, the Jeep brand showed off a concept that shows that V8 power will come to the iconic off-roader. The Jeep brand introduced the Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept—a four-door version of the Wrangler powered by the 6.4L HEMI V8 making 450 hp and 450 lb.-ft. of torque and capable of a 0–60 mph in less than 5 seconds. Now, a pre-production prototype has been caught on the street. Expect the production model to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission and stay true to the concept.

While it looks like a standard Rubicon model, this one features a similar ram-air scoop to the concept shown only a few days ago. A pair of Beadlock wheels also show that this prototype stays true to the concept. It looks like this vehicle could be coming to production sometime in 2021. It will join a lineup with the V6, turbocharged four-cylinder, diesel and the upcoming electrified 4xe model that is scheduled to debut later this year.

A 6.4L HEMI Wrangler would mark the first time that the off-road manufacturer would offer a V8 option since the ’81 Jeep CJ.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

FCA is on a mission to keep the ’21 Jeep Wrangler on top of the off-road market despite a new threat from the upcoming ’21 Ford Bronco. Recently, the Jeep brand showed off a concept that shows that V8 power will come to the iconic off-roader. The Jeep brand introduced the Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept—a four-door version of the Wrangler powered by the 6.4L HEMI V8 making 450 hp and 450 lb.-ft. of torque and capable of a 0–60 mph in less than 5 seconds. Now, a pre-production prototype has been caught on the street. Expect the production model to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission and stay true to the concept.

While it looks like a standard Rubicon model, this one features a similar ram-air scoop to the concept shown only a few days ago. A pair of Beadlock wheels also show that this prototype stays true to the concept. It looks like this vehicle could be coming to production sometime in 2021. It will join a lineup with the V6, turbocharged four-cylinder, diesel and the upcoming electrified 4xe model that is scheduled to debut later this year.

A 6.4L HEMI Wrangler would mark the first time that the off-road manufacturer would offer a V8 option since the ’81 Jeep CJ.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

FCA is on a mission to keep the ’21 Jeep Wrangler on top of the off-road market despite a new threat from the upcoming ’21 Ford Bronco. Recently, the Jeep brand showed off a concept that shows that V8 power will come to the iconic off-roader. The Jeep brand introduced the Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept—a four-door version of the Wrangler powered by the 6.4L HEMI V8 making 450 hp and 450 lb.-ft. of torque and capable of a 0–60 mph in less than 5 seconds. Now, a pre-production prototype has been caught on the street. Expect the production model to feature an eight-speed automatic transmission and stay true to the concept.

While it looks like a standard Rubicon model, this one features a similar ram-air scoop to the concept shown only a few days ago. A pair of Beadlock wheels also show that this prototype stays true to the concept. It looks like this vehicle could be coming to production sometime in 2021. It will join a lineup with the V6, turbocharged four-cylinder, diesel and the upcoming electrified 4xe model that is scheduled to debut later this year.

A 6.4L HEMI Wrangler would mark the first time that the off-road manufacturer would offer a V8 option since the ’81 Jeep CJ.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde