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SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference

Rates Increase January 1 to Sell Your Products to Middle East Buyers

SEMA members looking to explore business opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can meet with pre-vetted buyers from throughout the Middle East during the SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference, March 11–14, 2014.

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SEMA Measuring Sessions

Register Now for 2014 Kia Soul Measuring Session

Register now for the all-new ’14 Kia Soul Measuring Session, January 8, 2-14, at Kia Motors North America, in Irvine, California.

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Government Affairs

IRS Standard Mileage-Rate Deduction for 2014

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set the standard business-mileage deduction for 2014 at $0.56 per mile. The rate is one-half cent lower than in 2013.

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Government Afairs

Federal Court Approves MasterCard/Visa Swipe Fee Accord

A federal judge has approved a $5.7 billion settlement between Visa/MasterCard and U.S. merchants over fees charged each time a customer swipes a credit or debit card. The ruling follows years of litigation over allegations that the fees were improperly fixed.

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SEMA Action Network (SAN)

Congress Passes Bill Saving Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area

SEMA praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a measure to protect off-highway vehicle (OHV) access to Johnson Valley, CA. The Senate is scheduled to approve the bill on Dec. 19. The vote will end a six-year clash over access to...

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YEN Presents 2013 Annual Awards and Crowns Inaugural SEMA Launch Pad Winner

December 2013

By Lindsay HubleyEvery year, the Young Executives Network (YEN) presents two prestigious awards: the Vanguard Award and the Young Executive of the Year. Both recognize companies and individuals for their contributions and commitment to the development of young executives in the industry.

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SEMA Praises Congressional Action to Save Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area

December 2013

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) strongly supports a provision to end a six-year clash over access to 189,000 acres of Southern California desert between the military and off-highway vehicle (OHV) users. The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a solution to create a dedicated...

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SEMA Town Hall Meetings

Join SEMA Leaders for First Town Hall Meeting of 2014

SEMA invites industry professionals to the first stop of the 2014 Town Hall tour, where members and prospective members will gather at Flowmaster, B&M & Hurst Warehouse in Sacramento, California, Wednesday, January 29, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., for an evening of networking with local industry...

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SEMA Webinars

20 Ideas in 20 Minutes—Creating Sales-Service Excellence

Getting customers is one thing. Between the challenges of escalating competition and "service-savvy" customers, if you don’t excel in sales and every single aspect of the customer's experience, they will take their buying power elsewhere. It’s that simple.

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SEMA Memrial Scholarship Fund

SEMA Loan Forgiveness

Member Benefit: Money to Pay Off Existing Student Loans

Employees of SEMA-members companies who are currently paying off students loans may be able to receive money through the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund's Loan Forgiveness Program.