With just a little more than two months left until the 2010 SEMA Show kicks off at the Las Vegas Convention Center, now’s the time for exhibitors to form their pre-game plan, if they haven’t already done so.

Applications for exhibitors to schedule a press conference during the 2010 SEMA Show are due Friday, September 3, 2010. To submit an application, fill out the form before the deadline.

Gregory Boutte, vice-president of eBay Motors, will lead a SEMA Show discussion exploring how auto and parts sales will change as the Internet evolves through social networking and mobile marketing.

The number of first-time exhibitors signed up to attend the 2010 SEMA Show has grown to nearly 250 so far. View all of the first-time exhibitors currently signed up for the Show here.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2010 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

A photo collection of Suzuki vehicles from the 2009 SEMA Show. The photos are part of a gallery on enjoythedrive.com that features more than 1,500 vehicles from last year's Show.

More information on the SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

Regardless of whether they are eligible or participate in the International Buyers' Guide, 2010 SEMA Show exhibitors are encouraged to take advantage of other SEMA-sponsored programs to help them connect with the more than 20,000 international buyers expected at the 2010 SEMA Show.

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. If your products meet this requirement, click here to complete the form for the free assistance and to register for your free listing in the International Buyers' Guide.

Exhibiting at the SEMA Show is a major investment. Studies have consistently shown that exhibitors who engage buyers prior to an event will have a more successful Show.

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) will co-sponsor the third annual Dealer Day Conference at the 2010 SEMA Show, November 3, 2010, from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The Dealer Day Conference features an information-packed agenda designed to provide auto dealers with the feedback, tools and resources they need to expand or build accessory operations to benefit their business operations across the board.