News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting covers SEMA Leadership Days, taking place this week, July 30–August 1.

While there are any number of web eMarketing firms that promise to significantly boost your company's rankings on search engines, finding one that delivers on this oath demands some careful shopping, according to industry experts. Learn how to find reputable search-engine-optimization companies, as well as tips for companies that have brought SEO in-house, by reading "Search Engine Optimization" in the July issue of SEMA News.

SEMA members are invited to participate in an upcoming familiarization trip to Beijing, China, September 23–26.

The $1 billion vehicle scrappage program authorized under the “Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act” (CARS) began on July 24. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a rule on how the program will operate.

SEMA has formed a health care advisory group to help formulate the association’s position on the issues confronting the Congress as it debates various reform proposals.

When it comes to Internet marketing, you’re only as good as the tools you use. During the August 6 SEMA webinar, "Online Marketing Tools You Need Now,” presenter Brian Offenberger goes under the hood to show you the tools for success with online sales.

The results of the SEMA council and committee select committee elections are final.

The Top 10 Best New Exterior Accessories from the 2008 SEMA Show

Feature your ride in SEMA's Show 'N Shine at the Pasadena Convention Center, August 1. Classic, hot rod, muscle, rat rod and special-interest cars and trucks are welcome. The Show 'N Shine features world-renowned hot rod and automotive designer/fabricator Chip Foose as the event’s grand marshal.