By Kristen Fregoso

SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) led a Q&A during the recent Town Hall Meeting at K&N Engineering Inc.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall and General Membership Meeting in Olive Branch, Mississippi, where members and prospective members will gather at COMP Performance Group on Thursday, April 12, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

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 the business challenges and opportunities they face. 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.  

For more information or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meeting’s website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Cost for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is intentionally low, with hotels, meals and workshops covered by SEMA. Attendees only pay to travel to and from the event.

Exhibitors are invited to Las Vegas for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit—the most direct, cost-effective way to prepare for the 2018 SEMA Show. Now in its ninth year, the summit takes place Monday–Tuesday, June 25–26, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Trade show experts, including SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso, will highlight the value-added Show programs available and the tools and resources needed to help companies plan ahead. Exhibitors will discover how to make the most of their budget through programs created to enhance Show ROI based on company goals, and discover proven strategies to get buyers to their booth.

Participants will also explore the promotional opportunities available through Show sponsorships and learn how to save money on material handling, electrical and other Show-related expenses.

There is no cost to participate in the Summit, but space is limited. Limited complimentary hotel rooms are also available to exhibitors and their staff. Register today!

To secure booth space for the 2018 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By SEMA Editors

Cost for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is intentionally low, with hotels, meals and workshops covered by SEMA. Attendees only pay to travel to and from the event.

Exhibitors are invited to Las Vegas for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit—the most direct, cost-effective way to prepare for the 2018 SEMA Show. Now in its ninth year, the summit takes place Monday–Tuesday, June 25–26, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Trade show experts, including SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso, will highlight the value-added Show programs available and the tools and resources needed to help companies plan ahead. Exhibitors will discover how to make the most of their budget through programs created to enhance Show ROI based on company goals, and discover proven strategies to get buyers to their booth.

Participants will also explore the promotional opportunities available through Show sponsorships and learn how to save money on material handling, electrical and other Show-related expenses.

There is no cost to participate in the Summit, but space is limited. Limited complimentary hotel rooms are also available to exhibitors and their staff. Register today!

To secure booth space for the 2018 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) Chair Greg Parker of WEGMANN Automotive USA speaks about the wheel and tire industry, which is one of the bigger facets of the Show.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) Chair Greg Parker of WEGMANN Automotive USA speaks about the wheel and tire industry, which is one of the bigger facets of the Show.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Several bills introduced in Wisconsin in 2018 are now dead as they failed to pass before the legislative deadline for action.

Several bills introduced in Wisconsin in 2018 are now dead as they failed to pass before the legislative deadline for action. Two bills (A.B. 554/S.B. 458) to allow vehicles manufactured without a front license-plate bracket and collectors’ special-interest vehicles the option to display only a single license plate on the rear of the vehicle died.

A bill (S.B. 647) to eliminate the requirement of buyer identification cards to purchase vehicles from the salvage vehicle pool also died.

Finally, legislation (S.B. 864) to permit half-track former military vehicles to be registered as special interest vehicles died. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Several bills introduced in Wisconsin in 2018 are now dead as they failed to pass before the legislative deadline for action.

Several bills introduced in Wisconsin in 2018 are now dead as they failed to pass before the legislative deadline for action. Two bills (A.B. 554/S.B. 458) to allow vehicles manufactured without a front license-plate bracket and collectors’ special-interest vehicles the option to display only a single license plate on the rear of the vehicle died.

A bill (S.B. 647) to eliminate the requirement of buyer identification cards to purchase vehicles from the salvage vehicle pool also died.

Finally, legislation (S.B. 864) to permit half-track former military vehicles to be registered as special interest vehicles died. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Several bills introduced in Wisconsin in 2018 are now dead as they failed to pass before the legislative deadline for action.

Several bills introduced in Wisconsin in 2018 are now dead as they failed to pass before the legislative deadline for action. Two bills (A.B. 554/S.B. 458) to allow vehicles manufactured without a front license-plate bracket and collectors’ special-interest vehicles the option to display only a single license plate on the rear of the vehicle died.

A bill (S.B. 647) to eliminate the requirement of buyer identification cards to purchase vehicles from the salvage vehicle pool also died.

Finally, legislation (S.B. 864) to permit half-track former military vehicles to be registered as special interest vehicles died. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Several bills introduced in Wisconsin in 2018 are now dead as they failed to pass before the legislative deadline for action.

Several bills introduced in Wisconsin in 2018 are now dead as they failed to pass before the legislative deadline for action. Two bills (A.B. 554/S.B. 458) to allow vehicles manufactured without a front license-plate bracket and collectors’ special-interest vehicles the option to display only a single license plate on the rear of the vehicle died.

A bill (S.B. 647) to eliminate the requirement of buyer identification cards to purchase vehicles from the salvage vehicle pool also died.

Finally, legislation (S.B. 864) to permit half-track former military vehicles to be registered as special interest vehicles died. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Jim Justice signed into law legislation that allows for personalized license plates on antique vehicles.

Governor Jim Justice signed into law legislation that allows for personalized license plates on antique vehicles. The plates will be available for an annual fee of $40. Antique vehicles are vehicles that are more than 25 years old and owned solely as collector's items. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.