It is an honor to once again provide legal services to Manufacturers’ Rep Council (MRC) members during 2012. As your attorney for the past 15 years, I am interested in helping you with potential and current problems involving your principals, employees and customers.

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) held its annual Hall of Fame induction at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, during an 8:00 a.m. breakfast ceremony on Friday, December 2, 2011. Based on an overflow crowd at the inaugural event in 2010, the 2011...

The third edition of the LTAA New-Product Showcase will take place August 3–5, 2012, at the Carlisle Truck Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The Showcase provides LTAA-member manufacturers with the opportunity to display their latest light-truck product(s) in front of one of the largest...

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) companies are among the leaders in being actively involved in legislation and regulations related to the automotive industry. The best way to get involved is to stay informed about legislation in the state you live in. The SEMA Action Network (SAN) provides up-to...

For several years, the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) has participated in the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show in Indianapolis by presenting two education seminars on Saturday morning of the event. Owing to the success and growing attendance at these seminars, Travis Weeks...

In an ongoing effort to better connect with its members using face-to-face meetings, SEMA held four town hall meetings in 2011 in different parts of the country. These relaxed, informal gatherings allowed staff to hear from members about the challenges and opportunities facing their businesses and...

Applications for automotive scholarships are now available through the 2012 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. Students preparing for careers in the automotive or automotive parts industries may be eligible for cash awards ranging from $1,000–$4,000. “Paying for a high-quality education is a challenge...