Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities.

Honda will host the first hybrid vehicle SEMA measuring session, May 18 at its Torrance, California headquarters, offering SEMA members an advance look at the 2011 CR-Z. The two-passenger Sport Hybrid Coupe features a six-speed manual transmissions and a 1.5L i-VTEC four-cylinder with Integrated...

SEMA and California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) presents the first-ever “Profit 101” Workshop. This “hands-on experience” training will take you through the process of inspiring innovation from new-product ideation, to strategic planning and marketing, to minimize risk and increase...

Richard “Dick” McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell have contributed to and shaped the specialty-equipment industry. Their achievements will be recognized with induction into the SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Show Exhibitors! Time is running out to participate in 2010 SEMA Show priority booth space selection. Take a few minutes to complete the Exhibit Space Rental Agreement (ESRA) and return by May 7 to secure the best spot on the showfloor for your company and products.

Housing through the official SEMA Show and AAPEX Housing Bureau is now available online, and some of the Las Vegas hotel deals haven’t been this low in years! Some hotels are offering drastically discounted rates for only a limited time, with early-bird rates available only through the website.

If 2010 SEMA Show exhibitor commitments are any indication, then the specialty-equipment economy is recovering and businesses are feeling more confident in their financial outlook.

SEMA eNews highlights the websites of SEMA-member companies through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section each week.

National Performance Warehouse (NPW) of Miami acquires the wholesale operations of Speed Warehouse of Hayward, California; Cie Studios appoints Jennifer Walter to vice president of production; Chop Shop Customs will hold an open house on Saturday, May 8; and more news from around the industry.

The first-ever SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit will get your business up-to-speed with the info, techniques and skills to guarantee a profitable and successful 2010 Show—and it's FREE.