Many deadlines are coming tomorrow (Friday, October 5), so continuously review the Deadline Checklist and make sure you take advantage of the advance rate as much as possible.

General Motors will again present Design Awards for various categories at this year’s SEMA Show.

After just five months, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has reached a milestone with its 100th supplier member joining the group. The program, which launched its beta phase in April, now includes 100 manufacturer members, 40 data receivers and exports from more than 25 brands. The list of all 100 supplier members is available at www.SemaDataCoop.org.

Don't forget to pick up your SEMA-member ribbon during the 2012 SEMA Show at the Member Ribbon Bar located in the Las Vegas Convention Center's Association Center and Members Lounge.

UPS is offereing pre-arranged return shipping at the New Products Showcase check-in area.

Exhibitor badges for the 2012 SEMA Show will be arriving soon for those companies that have already registered their booth personnel.

The 2012 Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Reception will include a live auction to support SEMA Cares and increase awareness for the third-annual HRIA Pinewood Builder’s Challenge.

SEMA Show exhibitors looking for ways to effectively use social-media tools and outreach at trade shows may want to read the articles linked below.

Attend the SEMA Show’s International Happy Hour, Wednesday, October 31, to network with international buyers, distributors and media from key overseas markets.

Get your parts on more vehicles at the 2012 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.