The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), a SEMA council, invites all industry professionals to attend its first Novemberfest reception at the SEMA Show to meet and network with OEM restylers, manufacturers, industry media and others.

Ford is hosting two half-day sessions for specialty-equipment manufacturers, offering them an advance look at the 2011 F-Series truck.

The 2009–2010 SEMA Board of Directors is an esteemed group of industry professionals, including four newly elect members: Joel Ayres of Truck Accessories Group, Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales, Laurel Dasher of Superchips Inc. and Zan Martin of Martin & Co. Advertising. To read more about the Board, open the latest copy of SEMA News.

More than 1,500 exhibitors have already secured booth space for the 2009 SEMA Show, but it's not too late to reserve your real estate.

Take one hour on Thursday, September 17, to participate in the SEMA webinar, “Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market.” This is your chance to learn more about the major economic drivers of the U.S. automotive market and their potential impact on the specialty-equipment industry.

Mainstream consumers are discovering the benefits of vehicle customization through an industry-wide consumer awareness program.

Editors are turning to the SEMA Show for details about the newest automotive products and trends, as media registration for the 2009 event continues at a healthy pace.

Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation, will speak at the 2009 SEMA Show New Product Awards Breakfast.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

Top products and experienced sales people are half the battle in retail sales. The other half—possibly the most difficult half—is merchandising a store so that the quality of its products stand out and the sales force has the opportunity to service customers properly. Setting up displays, arranging counters and fixtures, and designing floor space and layout are all crucial to the success of a retail operation.

Learn more by reading “Tried and True Merchandising.”