SEMA Showgoers can obtain reliable, low-cost hotel rooms from Travel Planners—the official housing partner for the 2013 SEMA Show. Reservations made online offer discounts at dozens of hotels, with rates as low as $56 per night, and many more properties have agreed to waive the standard “resort fees...

Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: American Collectors Insurance, BMI Racing, University of the Aftermarket Foundation, Hastings Manufacturing, WyoTech and more.

Companies that have implemented promotional credit programs can gain significant advantages over their competitors. Just like major retailers, automotive specialty-equipment businesses with financing available enjoy benefits that contribute to company profits and long-term success.

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

The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) is seeking the industry’s brightest and most promising young entrepreneurs to compete in the first-ever “SEMA Launch Pad” competition.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country.

News and updates and from SEMA's councils and committees.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here).

Exhibitors of the 2013 SEMA Show have the opportunity to expand their reach at Show by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders List.