Every SEMA Show exhibitor is offered a free listing in the Show Directory, one of the most important resources for promoting your presence on the showfloor.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

SEMA is holding a “Council Challenge” contest from August 1 to October 8, 2010 to further expand the awareness of SEMA PAC (Political Action Committee). The contest is limited to council Select Committee members. The council with the highest total contributions and 100% “PAC-approved” Select Committee membership will be the winner. The grand prize includes $1,000 to be used toward a council project, recognition and special seating at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show and other high-visibility acknowledgements.

A version of SEMA-model legislation (H.B. 4871) to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, custom vehicles, replicas and specially constructed vehicles was passed by the Massachusetts State Legislature. The bill has been sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law.

2010 SEMA Show exhibitors can gain an edge on the competition by hiring celebrities to man their booths or displaying a famous vehicle.

Don't miss your last opportunity to call attention to your brand, your new products and your company news in the SEMA Show Daily, the only printed publication serving the SEMA Show.

Looking for a new engineering or product development gig? Here is a sampling of jobs posted in the SEMA Member Classifieds section calling for engineering brains and skilled handiwork. If numbers and welding aren’t your thing, no problem; the “Positions Available” section lists more than 120 industry job openings around the country.

Introducing a new product at the Show? Planning a major company announcement? Let us know so we can include it in our annual SEMA Show preview!

Blogs (shorthand for “weblogs”) have revolutionized commerce. They allow companies to directly address current customers while developing new business, explaining product benefits and answering customer questions.

The August 2010 issue of SEMA News is available to view online. This month's issue provides an in-depth look at the accomplishments of 2010 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Richard "Dick" McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell. Learn more about their careers and how their contributions and service have left an indelible mark on the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

SEMA News also goes inside the restoration market to see how modern technology, enthusiasts' tastes and the popularity of resto-mods have helped reshape the market. While a significant portion of the market continues to desire traditional recreations of the original vehicle, others want a combination of modern conveniences and factory-spec. These changes in the market have created new opportunities for product lines that incorporate the traditional style with modern accessories.

The restoration market is not the only area where traditional approaches are being altered. Automaker Local Motors methods to auto manufacturing is based on open source and open design, and its customers help design and develop the cars that the company creates. With the feedback and direction from a community of artists, enthusiasts and designers, Local Motors uses the traditional tier-supplier network and the specialty-equipment aftermarket to construct its vehicles.

Get started with the August 2010 issue of SEMA News.