SEMA praised the United States Senate for passing the “Small Business Jobs and Credit Act” (HR 5297). The bill will be signed into law by President Obama pending imminent ratification by the House of Representatives.

The legislation creates a $30 billion fund to provide banks with less than $10 billion in assets access to capital to lend specifically to small businesses while providing tax incentives to encourage business development. In addition, the bill includes $12 billion in tax cuts and stronger government loan guarantees.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 170 job openings around the country. 



The November 2010 issue of SEMA News will feature the Catalog and Product Showcase, and now you can maximize your company's promotional budget by taking advantage of a 60% rate decrease in the industry's leading publication.

For the first time, exhibitors will determine the hottest cars and trucks of the SEMA Show simply by their choice of feature vehicles. The most prevalent car, truck and 4x4/SUV will be recognized with the inaugural SEMA Award.

SEMA's recent direct-mail campaign targeted more than 110,000 SEMA Show buyers across eight different industry segments—just one component in an overall strategy that includes print, online and telephone outreach.

Hanging signs are a great way to attract attention to your booth from a distance, so start planning now to save money and ensure there are no issues onsite.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is offering free export promotion and assistance for SEMA Show exhibitors whose products contain a minimum of 51% U.S. content. The deadline to register is September 10.

Please note the U.S. government definition: 51% of the total pre-margin value of the product or service. Marketing, packaging and domestic transportation that are included in the pre-margin cost can be included in the 51%.