Among the 2,500-plus exhibiting companies will be more than 450 companies exhibiting at the SEMA Show for the very first time.

The 2014 SEMA Show is a little more than two months away. You know you want to go. But how do you convince your boss it’s worth your time away from the store?

Exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show with a celebrity appearance or industry personality featured in their booth need to submit a Celebrity Appearance Notification Form by September 5.

SEMA Show exhibitors are encouraged to take a few minutes to review their company information that will appear in the 2014 SEMA Show Directory. The deadline to ensure that exhibitor information is listed accurately for Show buyers and media is Friday, August 29.

SEMA Show exhibitors are invited to generate more opportunities and awareness for their company and products by announcing SEMA Show incentives in SEMA eNews.

In 2013, sales of automotive specialty-equipment products reached $33 billion—a 6.7% increase over the previous year, according to the 2014 SEMA Annual Market Report.

UPS is offering to be the single point of contact for all vehicle-shipment needs for exhibitors before, during and after the 2014 SEMA Show.

The new SEMA Ignited event is generating a lot of buzz, with industry professionals and auto enthusiasts sharing their thoughts about the Friday-night attraction taking place immediately after the SEMA Show.

Nominations for SEMA’s Council and Network Awards are due Friday, August 22, by 5:00 p.m. (PDT). The awards will be presented during the 2014 SEMA Show to honor the individuals, companies and products that have proven themselves leaders in their business segments.

Two contenders will face-off in head-to-head competition through 3M’s inaugural Wrap2Wrap Battle a  on Thursday, November 6, at the 2014 SEMA Show.