By Ashley Reyes

Developed through the experiences of many MPMC-member companies, the 69-page Business Guidelines Manual is filled with proven standards for getting products into the hands of end users.

Manufacturers who are reviewing or updating policies related to orders, price changes, terms of sales, returned checks and more can access the SEMA Motorsports Parts Manufacturing Council (MPMC) Business Guidelines Manual. Developed through the experiences of many MPMC-member companies, the 69-page document is filled with proven standards for getting products into the hands of end users.

“While each member is unique and distribution channels differ, there are many commonalities that manufacturers share,” said SEMA Council Director Jim Skelly. “The MPMC council identified the most prevalent topics and questions that manufacturers had, and have provided guidance and samples to help speed up the learning curve. The guidelines were developed by experienced companies who have already gone through the learning process.”

The manual features more than 15 chapters dedicated to industry-related topics such as Contract Terms and Conditions, Packaging Guidelines, Prop 65, BAR/UPC Codes, Product Liability, EDI, MAP and more.

Additional chapters and topics include:

• Selling direct versus through distribution
• Cooperative Advertising Programs
• Freight Policy Practices
• Debt Collections
• Export Sales
• Catalog and Price Sheet Guidelines
• Counterfeiting

For additional information, visit www.sema.org/mpmc or contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

The following companies have donated or retooled operations to help offer aid during this challenging time.

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By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Show collects the automotive specialty-equipment industry’s most innovative companies and brightest minds for four days of business, while simultaneously shinning the spotlight on the newest products, latest vehicle builds, cutting-edge equipment and tools, and more.

Registration for the 2020 SEMA Show, Tuesday-Friday, November 3–6, is available at www.SEMAShow.com/register. The Show collects the automotive specialty-equipment industry’s most innovative companies and brightest minds for four days of business, while simultaneously shinning the spotlight on the newest products, latest vehicle builds, cutting-edge equipment and tools, and more.

To register, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register and select the desired Show category: Attendee, Exhibitor or Media.

Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment.

Exhibitor registration is for personnel who will be working in booths. Applicants will need the unique password and user ID provided via email to the company’s primary contact, who can also register the entire team at once.

Media credentials are available for journalists and qualified social media. Applicants may need to supply proof of media affiliation, such as bylined articles or other published work.

Already registered? Get a head start on planning by making hotel reservations through www.SEMAShow.com/travel, the official hotel site of the the SEMA Show.

More information on the 2020 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Show collects the automotive specialty-equipment industry’s most innovative companies and brightest minds for four days of business, while simultaneously shinning the spotlight on the newest products, latest vehicle builds, cutting-edge equipment and tools, and more.

Registration for the 2020 SEMA Show, Tuesday-Friday, November 3–6, is available at www.SEMAShow.com/register. The Show collects the automotive specialty-equipment industry’s most innovative companies and brightest minds for four days of business, while simultaneously shinning the spotlight on the newest products, latest vehicle builds, cutting-edge equipment and tools, and more.

To register, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register and select the desired Show category: Attendee, Exhibitor or Media.

Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment.

Exhibitor registration is for personnel who will be working in booths. Applicants will need the unique password and user ID provided via email to the company’s primary contact, who can also register the entire team at once.

Media credentials are available for journalists and qualified social media. Applicants may need to supply proof of media affiliation, such as bylined articles or other published work.

Already registered? Get a head start on planning by making hotel reservations through www.SEMAShow.com/travel, the official hotel site of the the SEMA Show.

More information on the 2020 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

As the country sets its sights on efforts to recover from the COVID-19 epidemic, a critical element will be reopening businesses and putting employees back to work. SEMA is pleased to provide free access to a one-hour webinar and slides recorded May 7, 2020, which covers best practices and significant problem areas for small businesses to be aware of as they plan to bring employees back into the workplace. For access to the webinar, send an email to members@sema.org with the subject line “Webinar Link” and we will send you the link, username and password.

The webinar is presented by Jessica Summers, Esq., the strategic policy director for the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC). Summers is also a principal in the Employment Law Group at the Law Firm of Paley Rothman in Bethesda, Maryland. SEMA is a member of the SBLC—a coalition of trade and professional associations that help influence legislative and federal policy on issues of importance to the small business community.

For additional information, please contact Stuart Gosswein.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

As the country sets its sights on efforts to recover from the COVID-19 epidemic, a critical element will be reopening businesses and putting employees back to work. SEMA is pleased to provide free access to a one-hour webinar and slides recorded May 7, 2020, which covers best practices and significant problem areas for small businesses to be aware of as they plan to bring employees back into the workplace. For access to the webinar, send an email to members@sema.org with the subject line “Webinar Link” and we will send you the link, username and password.

The webinar is presented by Jessica Summers, Esq., the strategic policy director for the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC). Summers is also a principal in the Employment Law Group at the Law Firm of Paley Rothman in Bethesda, Maryland. SEMA is a member of the SBLC—a coalition of trade and professional associations that help influence legislative and federal policy on issues of importance to the small business community.

For additional information, please contact Stuart Gosswein.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

As the country sets its sights on efforts to recover from the COVID-19 epidemic, a critical element will be reopening businesses and putting employees back to work. SEMA is pleased to provide free access to a one-hour webinar and slides recorded May 7, 2020, which covers best practices and significant problem areas for small businesses to be aware of as they plan to bring employees back into the workplace. For access to the webinar, send an email to members@sema.org with the subject line “Webinar Link” and we will send you the link, username and password.

The webinar is presented by Jessica Summers, Esq., the strategic policy director for the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC). Summers is also a principal in the Employment Law Group at the Law Firm of Paley Rothman in Bethesda, Maryland. SEMA is a member of the SBLC—a coalition of trade and professional associations that help influence legislative and federal policy on issues of importance to the small business community.

For additional information, please contact Stuart Gosswein.

By Della Domingo

Gene Marks

Guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) seem to change on a daily basis, and getting help to navigate the program can be challenging. SEMA members are invited to get answers to their questions about the PPP, May 21, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT), during the live webinar “Everything You Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program.”

Available to SEMA members at no cost, the webinar features CPA Gene Marks, a recognized expert on public policy, small businesses and the economy who reports regularly for Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Hill and other publications.

Marks will take members on a deep dive into everything they need to know about applying and receiving forgiveness, as well as walk through the calculations, documentation and financial information that bankers will require. Participants will be able to interact and ask questions during the live webinar.

Sign up now.

By Della Domingo

Gene Marks

Guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) seem to change on a daily basis, and getting help to navigate the program can be challenging. SEMA members are invited to get answers to their questions about the PPP, May 21, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT), during the live webinar “Everything You Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program.”

Available to SEMA members at no cost, the webinar features CPA Gene Marks, a recognized expert on public policy, small businesses and the economy who reports regularly for Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Hill and other publications.

Marks will take members on a deep dive into everything they need to know about applying and receiving forgiveness, as well as walk through the calculations, documentation and financial information that bankers will require. Participants will be able to interact and ask questions during the live webinar.

Sign up now.

By Della Domingo

Gene Marks

Guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) seem to change on a daily basis, and getting help to navigate the program can be challenging. SEMA members are invited to get answers to their questions about the PPP, May 21, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT), during the live webinar “Everything You Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program.”

Available to SEMA members at no cost, the webinar features CPA Gene Marks, a recognized expert on public policy, small businesses and the economy who reports regularly for Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Hill and other publications.

Marks will take members on a deep dive into everything they need to know about applying and receiving forgiveness, as well as walk through the calculations, documentation and financial information that bankers will require. Participants will be able to interact and ask questions during the live webinar.

Sign up now.