Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities. Click on an item for more details.

	Refer to the SEMA Show's Deadline Checklist so you don't miss out on important dates.

Below are deadlines that will be passing over the next couple of weeks:

Sponsorship Materials Due		September 28
Student Program Application (Interns)		September 28
Lead Retrieval Rental (Advance Rate)		October 1
Cable Order (Advance Rate) - Smart City		October 5
Booth Security Guard Service (Advance Rate)		October 5
Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate)		October 5
New Products Entry (Advance Rate)		October 5
Members Lounge Conference Room Reservation		October 5
Project Vehicle Builders		October 5
Rental Exhibit Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman		October 5
Changing Your Target Time – Freeman		October 5

A complete list of all upcoming deadlines can be found in the Deadline Checklist, located online in the Exhibitor Manual. There will be several deadlines hitting over the next couple of weeks, so continuously reference the Deadline Checklist while you are planning to receive the Advance Rates, when available, or capitalize on all the marketing opportunities offered by SEMA, many of which are free.

Entered Ideas Alive? New Products and Featured Products Program Offers Maximum Exposure!

You must be entered in this program. First entry is free! Buyers and media hang out in this section because they are looking for the latest and greatest products. Don’t miss this opportunity. It is important to have products in the New Products Showcase if you really want to give your business maximum exposure.

Cheap Alternative Offered for Cleaning Your Booth

Still looking for a cheap alternative for cleaning your booth on a nightly basis? SEMA has purchased a limited quantity of portable vacuum cleaners that you can purchase from Show Management at a low price of only $65 and there are a few still available. You can pick them up at the Show in the Show Office, and save money each day of the Show by simply vacuuming your booth yourself each night after the Show closes. If interested, please contact Tricia Hanisko at 702-216-5865 or by email at thanisko@convexx.com. Quantity is limited so call soon if you are interested.

Make Sure You Know When Your Freight Should be Arriving at the SEMA Show

Deadline: October 5, 2012 (to change your target time)

Each exhibitor is assigned a target time, which is the time for your freight to arrive at the SEMA Show. You can find all target times in the bottom left corner of the Exhibitor Manual page on www.SEMAShow.com. Answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding freight delivery and when/how your freight should come to the Las Vegas Convention Center is answered by clicking on the informational sheet, which is the last link located on the left column of the Exhibitor Manual. If the time assigned does not work for you, please don’t hesitate to contact Ron Pickens at Freeman by e-mail at ron.pickens@freemanco.com. He will use his best efforts to accommodate your requests.  

Are You a First-Time Exhibitor or is This the First Time You are in Charge of Your Company’s SEMA Show Experience?

In order to assist first-timers, or even those who want to ensure they have completed everything they need for the upcoming Show, we have created a First-Timer Quick Sheet with those items most frequently rented, along with their pricing. You can review the form at your leisure and ensure everything is completed before any important deadline. Of course, if you have any questions or need anything further regarding these items or any others, feel free to contact Show Management at 702-216-5836, or by e-mail at SEMA-Exhibit@convexx.com. If you have specific questions for Freeman, please feel free to contact Freeman Exhibitor Service Department at 702-407-4696.

Not sure what comes with your booth? Check out not only what is included in your booth package, but also find out what color carpet and drapes will be surrounding your booth. All this and more can be found in the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com.

Are You a United States Citizen and Travel Overseas? SEMA Announces a New Opportunity to Make Your Traveling Easier

Deadline: October 22

SEMA is partnering with the United States Custom and Border Protection (CBP) to offer onsite interviews for those desiring to join their Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program. More details are in today’s issue of SEMA eNews. You can begin the process by completing the online application. The CBP will contact you after receipt of the application and payment of the $100 processing fee, and will schedule a follow-up interview with you in the Show Office at the SEMA Show. For more information, please visit www.globalentry.gov.

Is a Third-Party Providing You Services at the Show? Make Sure They Complete All EAC Requirements to Avoid Delay or Extra Costs

Deadline: October 12

An Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor (EAC), is a third-party contractor performing services to an exhibitor. Contractors subject to the EAC Rules are any companies and/or individuals that provide services to SEMA exhibitors, including, but not limited to, an installation and dismantling company, exhibit builder, sound and lighting company, detailer or any person or company providing direct services other than the official contractors listed in the Exhibitor Manual.  EAC’s must conform to the EAC Rules of the SEMA Show and complete the application by the October 12 deadline. Questions? contact Donna Lawson at 702-450-7662, ext.100 or e-mail EAC@sema.org.

	Refer to the SEMA Show's Deadline Checklist so you don't miss out on important dates.

Below are deadlines that will be passing over the next couple of weeks:

Sponsorship Materials Due		September 28
Student Program Application (Interns)		September 28
Lead Retrieval Rental (Advance Rate)		October 1
Cable Order (Advance Rate) - Smart City		October 5
Booth Security Guard Service (Advance Rate)		October 5
Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate)		October 5
New Products Entry (Advance Rate)		October 5
Members Lounge Conference Room Reservation		October 5
Project Vehicle Builders		October 5
Rental Exhibit Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman		October 5
Changing Your Target Time – Freeman		October 5

A complete list of all upcoming deadlines can be found in the Deadline Checklist, located online in the Exhibitor Manual. There will be several deadlines hitting over the next couple of weeks, so continuously reference the Deadline Checklist while you are planning to receive the Advance Rates, when available, or capitalize on all the marketing opportunities offered by SEMA, many of which are free.

Entered Ideas Alive? New Products and Featured Products Program Offers Maximum Exposure!

You must be entered in this program. First entry is free! Buyers and media hang out in this section because they are looking for the latest and greatest products. Don’t miss this opportunity. It is important to have products in the New Products Showcase if you really want to give your business maximum exposure.

Cheap Alternative Offered for Cleaning Your Booth

Still looking for a cheap alternative for cleaning your booth on a nightly basis? SEMA has purchased a limited quantity of portable vacuum cleaners that you can purchase from Show Management at a low price of only $65 and there are a few still available. You can pick them up at the Show in the Show Office, and save money each day of the Show by simply vacuuming your booth yourself each night after the Show closes. If interested, please contact Tricia Hanisko at 702-216-5865 or by email at thanisko@convexx.com. Quantity is limited so call soon if you are interested.

Make Sure You Know When Your Freight Should be Arriving at the SEMA Show

Deadline: October 5, 2012 (to change your target time)

Each exhibitor is assigned a target time, which is the time for your freight to arrive at the SEMA Show. You can find all target times in the bottom left corner of the Exhibitor Manual page on www.SEMAShow.com. Answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding freight delivery and when/how your freight should come to the Las Vegas Convention Center is answered by clicking on the informational sheet, which is the last link located on the left column of the Exhibitor Manual. If the time assigned does not work for you, please don’t hesitate to contact Ron Pickens at Freeman by e-mail at ron.pickens@freemanco.com. He will use his best efforts to accommodate your requests.  

Are You a First-Time Exhibitor or is This the First Time You are in Charge of Your Company’s SEMA Show Experience?

In order to assist first-timers, or even those who want to ensure they have completed everything they need for the upcoming Show, we have created a First-Timer Quick Sheet with those items most frequently rented, along with their pricing. You can review the form at your leisure and ensure everything is completed before any important deadline. Of course, if you have any questions or need anything further regarding these items or any others, feel free to contact Show Management at 702-216-5836, or by e-mail at SEMA-Exhibit@convexx.com. If you have specific questions for Freeman, please feel free to contact Freeman Exhibitor Service Department at 702-407-4696.

Not sure what comes with your booth? Check out not only what is included in your booth package, but also find out what color carpet and drapes will be surrounding your booth. All this and more can be found in the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com.

Are You a United States Citizen and Travel Overseas? SEMA Announces a New Opportunity to Make Your Traveling Easier

Deadline: October 22

SEMA is partnering with the United States Custom and Border Protection (CBP) to offer onsite interviews for those desiring to join their Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program. More details are in today’s issue of SEMA eNews. You can begin the process by completing the online application. The CBP will contact you after receipt of the application and payment of the $100 processing fee, and will schedule a follow-up interview with you in the Show Office at the SEMA Show. For more information, please visit www.globalentry.gov.

Is a Third-Party Providing You Services at the Show? Make Sure They Complete All EAC Requirements to Avoid Delay or Extra Costs

Deadline: October 12

An Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor (EAC), is a third-party contractor performing services to an exhibitor. Contractors subject to the EAC Rules are any companies and/or individuals that provide services to SEMA exhibitors, including, but not limited to, an installation and dismantling company, exhibit builder, sound and lighting company, detailer or any person or company providing direct services other than the official contractors listed in the Exhibitor Manual.  EAC’s must conform to the EAC Rules of the SEMA Show and complete the application by the October 12 deadline. Questions? contact Donna Lawson at 702-450-7662, ext.100 or e-mail EAC@sema.org.

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) stated that the U.S. trade tariffs on car and light-truck tires expired September 26, 2012, after three years, eliminating the current duties on these imports from China. The duties or “safeguards” were established by the Obama administration to combat what the Department of Commerce found were Chinese tire manufacturers receiving subsidies ranging from 10.90% to 30.69%.  

According to the Peterson Institute for International Economics, there were approximately 1,200 American jobs that were saved as a result of the Chinese tire tariffs, but that tariff mostly benefited other tire-exporting countries first and American manufacturers second on these low-cost tires. At the time of the imposition of these duties in 2009, TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield said, “The tire manufacturers made the decision years ago to shift production of these lower-cost tires out of the U.S. All this action will do is force the tire manufacturers to shift production of these lower-cost tires to other countries,” which is exactly what happened.

Recently, the Obama administration, in its continuing effort to establish a “level playing field,” requested from the World Trade Organization (WTO) “dispute settlement consultations with the People’s Republic of China on auto and auto parts producers.” The specific mainland Chinese manufacturers are located in what are called “export bases” and, according to the administration’s newly created Interagency Trade Enforcement Center, these companies received $1 billion in subsidies between 2009 and 2011. The information was calculated from publicly obtained documents and are a clear violation of the WTO agreement, according to Ron Kirk, the U.S. trade representative.

TIA's position is that free and open markets with level playing fields are best for the consuming public and the local tire dealership in providing the best price for the best product possible. The 22 page submittal to the WTO does not specifically mention tires, but does address many related automotive aftermarket products.  

Although this is a different animal from the Chinese tire tariff of 2009, it is a continuation of the on-going efforts of integrating the Asian giant into the world market, according to TIA. This is happening by the fact that China is using the WTO to resolve disputes between itself and the U.S. In fact, the Chinese have submitted a countersuit to the WTO because of the administration’s actions. Roy Littlefield said that, “It is good that the Chinese government is using the WTO; it is the proper mechanism for resolving such disagreements and they are establishing a good track record of complying with the WTO’s findings.”

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) stated that the U.S. trade tariffs on car and light-truck tires expired September 26, 2012, after three years, eliminating the current duties on these imports from China. The duties or “safeguards” were established by the Obama administration to combat what the Department of Commerce found were Chinese tire manufacturers receiving subsidies ranging from 10.90% to 30.69%.  

According to the Peterson Institute for International Economics, there were approximately 1,200 American jobs that were saved as a result of the Chinese tire tariffs, but that tariff mostly benefited other tire-exporting countries first and American manufacturers second on these low-cost tires. At the time of the imposition of these duties in 2009, TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield said, “The tire manufacturers made the decision years ago to shift production of these lower-cost tires out of the U.S. All this action will do is force the tire manufacturers to shift production of these lower-cost tires to other countries,” which is exactly what happened.

Recently, the Obama administration, in its continuing effort to establish a “level playing field,” requested from the World Trade Organization (WTO) “dispute settlement consultations with the People’s Republic of China on auto and auto parts producers.” The specific mainland Chinese manufacturers are located in what are called “export bases” and, according to the administration’s newly created Interagency Trade Enforcement Center, these companies received $1 billion in subsidies between 2009 and 2011. The information was calculated from publicly obtained documents and are a clear violation of the WTO agreement, according to Ron Kirk, the U.S. trade representative.

TIA's position is that free and open markets with level playing fields are best for the consuming public and the local tire dealership in providing the best price for the best product possible. The 22 page submittal to the WTO does not specifically mention tires, but does address many related automotive aftermarket products.  

Although this is a different animal from the Chinese tire tariff of 2009, it is a continuation of the on-going efforts of integrating the Asian giant into the world market, according to TIA. This is happening by the fact that China is using the WTO to resolve disputes between itself and the U.S. In fact, the Chinese have submitted a countersuit to the WTO because of the administration’s actions. Roy Littlefield said that, “It is good that the Chinese government is using the WTO; it is the proper mechanism for resolving such disagreements and they are establishing a good track record of complying with the WTO’s findings.”

	Chrysler Group LLC will display more than 20 Moparized Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and SRT vehicles at this year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Chrysler Group LLC has released sketches of select Moparized vehicles that are headed for the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, October 30–November 2, 2012.

“At Mopar, we always look forward to the SEMA season,” said Pietro Gorlier, president and CEO of Mopar—Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand. “The Show is an opportunity for us to inspire owners to customize their vehicles, and it’s the perfect place to showcase our vast portfolio of quality-tested performance parts and accessories.”

The company will display more than 20 Moparized Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and SRT vehicles at the Show.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Mopar brand.

Mopar-First Features

According to Mopar, it has introduced numerous industry-first features including:

• Vehicle-information apps: first to introduce smartphone vehicle-information applications—a new channel of communication with consumers.
• Electronic owner manuals: first to introduce traditional owner manuals in a DVD and brief user-guide format and first to offer complete vehicle-information kits in Spanish.
• Wi-Fi: first to offer customers the ability to make their vehicle a wireless hot spot.
• Wireless charging: first to introduce in-vehicle wireless charging for portable devices.
• Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS): first to market with a new interactive vehicle tracking device that sends the owner a text when the vehicle is driven too fast or too far based on pre-set parameters.
• 2011 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak: first to introduce a 500-plus cid V-10 drag-race package car. 
• Brand-specific customer care telephone lines: first to offer Sunday service hours for customers.
• WiTECH: first to support vehicle diagnosis and software updates leveraging off-the-shelf personal computers and a dedicated wireless tool network.

	Chrysler Group LLC will display more than 20 Moparized Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and SRT vehicles at this year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Chrysler Group LLC has released sketches of select Moparized vehicles that are headed for the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, October 30–November 2, 2012.

“At Mopar, we always look forward to the SEMA season,” said Pietro Gorlier, president and CEO of Mopar—Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand. “The Show is an opportunity for us to inspire owners to customize their vehicles, and it’s the perfect place to showcase our vast portfolio of quality-tested performance parts and accessories.”

The company will display more than 20 Moparized Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and SRT vehicles at the Show.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Mopar brand.

Mopar-First Features

According to Mopar, it has introduced numerous industry-first features including:

• Vehicle-information apps: first to introduce smartphone vehicle-information applications—a new channel of communication with consumers.
• Electronic owner manuals: first to introduce traditional owner manuals in a DVD and brief user-guide format and first to offer complete vehicle-information kits in Spanish.
• Wi-Fi: first to offer customers the ability to make their vehicle a wireless hot spot.
• Wireless charging: first to introduce in-vehicle wireless charging for portable devices.
• Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS): first to market with a new interactive vehicle tracking device that sends the owner a text when the vehicle is driven too fast or too far based on pre-set parameters.
• 2011 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak: first to introduce a 500-plus cid V-10 drag-race package car. 
• Brand-specific customer care telephone lines: first to offer Sunday service hours for customers.
• WiTECH: first to support vehicle diagnosis and software updates leveraging off-the-shelf personal computers and a dedicated wireless tool network.

	Don't miss the International Happy Hour during the 2012 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors: register now for the always well-attended International Happy Hour during the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Stop by and enjoy a beverage and conversation with international retailers, distributors and importers from more than 130 countries at the ninth-annual event taking place Wednesday, October 31, from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Top international media from key overseas markets will also be in attendance. Registration is complimentary, but required. Register now while space remains.

	Don't miss the International Happy Hour during the 2012 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors: register now for the always well-attended International Happy Hour during the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Stop by and enjoy a beverage and conversation with international retailers, distributors and importers from more than 130 countries at the ninth-annual event taking place Wednesday, October 31, from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Top international media from key overseas markets will also be in attendance. Registration is complimentary, but required. Register now while space remains.

	Don't miss the International Happy Hour during the 2012 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors: register now for the always well-attended International Happy Hour during the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Stop by and enjoy a beverage and conversation with international retailers, distributors and importers from more than 130 countries at the ninth-annual event taking place Wednesday, October 31, from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Top international media from key overseas markets will also be in attendance. Registration is complimentary, but required. Register now while space remains.