Imagine this: Three students who borrowed heavily to finance their college educations and are now deeply in debt concoct a scheme to expose a seedy lender and make a few bucks in the process.

Cultivating young talent and nurturing the next generation of industry leaders and innovators is a high priority across the board within the SEMA community, and most especially for the Young Executives Network (YEN).

In keeping with its mission to provide opportunities for professional women in the automotive specialty-equipment industry, the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) hosted several successful events during the SEMA Show.

Manufacturers’ representatives play a vital role as channel partners throughout the year, and nowhere are they more visible—or busier—than at the SEMA Show.

Throughout the weeklong SEMA Show, held October 29–November 2, the Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) was involved in several forums designed to inform industry peers of advancements in vehicle technology.

Members of the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) were treated to several segment-specific activities throughout the week of the 2018 SEMA Show, beginning with a general membership meeting held on Monday, October 29.

For restoration professionals, the SEMA Show is a proven forum in which to buy and sell the products and services that drive the restoration market.

SEMA marked a milestone anniversary in 2013: 50 years of dedicated service to the automotive specialty products industry. Now in its 55th year, the association continues to embrace all segments of the specialty-equipment market—more than 7,000 member companies worldwide—and remains true to its...

With various networking and learning experiences on tap, plus a chance to get up to speed on current council initiatives, Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) members had opportunities galore to connect throughout the 2018 SEMA Show, held October 29–November 2.