SEMA's Business Technology Committee (BTC) has announced the speakers to be featured in the BTC-sponsored session during Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education & Training Day at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The HRIA Education Day—featuring workshops covering product installations, new products, marketing, sales techniques and tips for running a business—is scheduled for Thursday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

The BTC session, which will be moderated by Luanne Brown and S. Kellie Colf of eTool Developers, is entitled "Internet Marketing Basics Explained," and will take place March 22, from 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. The panel will include:

• Steve Strope, Owner, Pure Vision
• Sheila Perkins, Vice President of Sales, MadStache/My Classic Car
• Jacqueline Parral, Account Executive, Family Events
• L.J. "Lou" Lobsinger Jr., National Sales Manager for Specialty Auto Parts, Owner of Detroit Muscle Apparel

The workshops are free on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure you register and get there early. To register for HRIA Education & Training Day or to view all of the sessions taking place, visit www.hotrodshow.com/Page/Education.aspx.

SEMA's Business Technology Committee (BTC) has announced the speakers to be featured in the BTC-sponsored session during Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education & Training Day at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The HRIA Education Day—featuring workshops covering product installations, new products, marketing, sales techniques and tips for running a business—is scheduled for Thursday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

The BTC session, which will be moderated by Luanne Brown and S. Kellie Colf of eTool Developers, is entitled "Internet Marketing Basics Explained," and will take place March 22, from 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. The panel will include:

• Steve Strope, Owner, Pure Vision
• Sheila Perkins, Vice President of Sales, MadStache/My Classic Car
• Jacqueline Parral, Account Executive, Family Events
• L.J. "Lou" Lobsinger Jr., National Sales Manager for Specialty Auto Parts, Owner of Detroit Muscle Apparel

The workshops are free on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure you register and get there early. To register for HRIA Education & Training Day or to view all of the sessions taking place, visit www.hotrodshow.com/Page/Education.aspx.

SEMA's Business Technology Committee (BTC) has announced the speakers to be featured in the BTC-sponsored session during Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education & Training Day at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The HRIA Education Day—featuring workshops covering product installations, new products, marketing, sales techniques and tips for running a business—is scheduled for Thursday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

The BTC session, which will be moderated by Luanne Brown and S. Kellie Colf of eTool Developers, is entitled "Internet Marketing Basics Explained," and will take place March 22, from 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. The panel will include:

• Steve Strope, Owner, Pure Vision
• Sheila Perkins, Vice President of Sales, MadStache/My Classic Car
• Jacqueline Parral, Account Executive, Family Events
• L.J. "Lou" Lobsinger Jr., National Sales Manager for Specialty Auto Parts, Owner of Detroit Muscle Apparel

The workshops are free on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure you register and get there early. To register for HRIA Education & Training Day or to view all of the sessions taking place, visit www.hotrodshow.com/Page/Education.aspx.

SEMA's Business Technology Committee (BTC) has announced the speakers to be featured in the BTC-sponsored session during Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education & Training Day at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The HRIA Education Day—featuring workshops covering product installations, new products, marketing, sales techniques and tips for running a business—is scheduled for Thursday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

The BTC session, which will be moderated by Luanne Brown and S. Kellie Colf of eTool Developers, is entitled "Internet Marketing Basics Explained," and will take place March 22, from 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. The panel will include:

• Steve Strope, Owner, Pure Vision
• Sheila Perkins, Vice President of Sales, MadStache/My Classic Car
• Jacqueline Parral, Account Executive, Family Events
• L.J. "Lou" Lobsinger Jr., National Sales Manager for Specialty Auto Parts, Owner of Detroit Muscle Apparel

The workshops are free on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure you register and get there early. To register for HRIA Education & Training Day or to view all of the sessions taking place, visit www.hotrodshow.com/Page/Education.aspx.

SEMA's Business Technology Committee (BTC) has announced the speakers to be featured in the BTC-sponsored session during Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Education & Training Day at the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The HRIA Education Day—featuring workshops covering product installations, new products, marketing, sales techniques and tips for running a business—is scheduled for Thursday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

The BTC session, which will be moderated by Luanne Brown and S. Kellie Colf of eTool Developers, is entitled "Internet Marketing Basics Explained," and will take place March 22, from 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. The panel will include:

• Steve Strope, Owner, Pure Vision
• Sheila Perkins, Vice President of Sales, MadStache/My Classic Car
• Jacqueline Parral, Account Executive, Family Events
• L.J. "Lou" Lobsinger Jr., National Sales Manager for Specialty Auto Parts, Owner of Detroit Muscle Apparel

The workshops are free on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure you register and get there early. To register for HRIA Education & Training Day or to view all of the sessions taking place, visit www.hotrodshow.com/Page/Education.aspx.

A SEMA-supported bill to create a statutory definition of a “vintage travel trailer” and provide for a one-time $40 registration fee was approved by the Utah Senate and now moves to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. The bill has already been approved by the House of Representatives. Under the bill, vintage travel trailers would also be eligible for a special group license plate and exempted from wheel cover, mudguard, flap or splash apron requirements.  

More information is available. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

A SEMA-supported bill to create a statutory definition of a “vintage travel trailer” and provide for a one-time $40 registration fee was approved by the Utah Senate and now moves to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. The bill has already been approved by the House of Representatives. Under the bill, vintage travel trailers would also be eligible for a special group license plate and exempted from wheel cover, mudguard, flap or splash apron requirements.  

More information is available. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

On March 1, 2012, the Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee will consider legislation allowing the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to provide information to gas stations encouraging the stations to offer E15 as an option for customers. The bill also allows the Department to provide information to gas stations on any financial assistance that may be available to subsidize the cost of providing E15-blended fuel to consumers. 

The bill was introduced despite the fact that a bill is moving through the U.S. House of Representatives, which would require the National Academy of Sciences to further analyze the effects of E15 on engines and other components before the EPA can permit its sale. 

More information is available. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

On March 1, 2012, the Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee will consider legislation allowing the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to provide information to gas stations encouraging the stations to offer E15 as an option for customers. The bill also allows the Department to provide information to gas stations on any financial assistance that may be available to subsidize the cost of providing E15-blended fuel to consumers. 

The bill was introduced despite the fact that a bill is moving through the U.S. House of Representatives, which would require the National Academy of Sciences to further analyze the effects of E15 on engines and other components before the EPA can permit its sale. 

More information is available. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

A SEMA-supported bill to exempt restoration and custom shops from the requirement that they provide written estimates for the repair of any vehicle that qualifies for a “horseless carriage” or “collector vehicle” license plate, or is a “parts car,” “street rod” or “custom vehicle” was passed by the Washington State House of Representatives. It has already been approved by the Senate and now will be sent to Governor Chris Gregoire for her signature and enactment into law. 

Under a SEMA-drafted provision, the bill would allow restoration and custom shops to bill at least every two weeks on a time and materials basis. Shops would be able to accurately inform customers of actual costs and materials, removing vagueness associated with shops attempting to “guess” probable time for unique tasks and probable costs for unique and, in some cases, yet to be fabricated parts. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.