SEMA eNews, Vol. 21, No. 37

SEMA Show Student Career Day Focuses on Job Opportunities and Industry Growth

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Vol. 21, No. 37 September 13, 2018     SEMA Show Student Career Day Focuses on Job Opportunities and Industry Growth   As the automotive aftermarket industry continues to grow and business demand for qualified employees rises, the third annual Student Career Day will bring SEMA Show exhibitors and students who are passionate about the automotive aftermarket industry together during the 2018 SEMA Show.      ‌ // Breaking News               Official 2018 SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule Released The lineup of companies conducting a press conference at the 2018 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.   SEMA Launch Pad Finalists Announced More than 75 young automotive industry innovators and entrepreneurs entered into the running for the chance to present their new product/service to a judging panel made up of industry leaders at the sixth annual SEMA Launched Pad Powered by YEN.   Learn How SEMA Can Help You Connect With International Buyers The one-hour conference will provide an overview of the 2019 SEMA overseas trips, networking events at the upcoming SEMA Show and international vehicle measuring program.      ‌ // Business Tools               SEMA Show Education: 5 Sessions for Marketing Professionals Those without an effective marketing strategy stand to be at a competitive disadvantage with their current and potential customers, which equates to revenue loss and no growth.   Grasping the Basics of Parking-Assistance Systems While identifying multiple growth opportunities for the specialty-equipment industry, the recently released "SEMA Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunities Report" predicts specific growth potential in the area of parking-assistance systems.   SEMA Industry Indicators: U.S. Economic Outlook Remains Positive In August, employers added 201,000 non-farm jobs, marking the 95th consecutive month employers added jobs.   New Event Finder Tool Connects Promoters and Enthusiasts Created through a partnership between SEMA and ClassicCars.com, the new MOTORin' app is a car and truck event finder designed to make it easy for auto enthusiasts to find events by date, location or category and to help event organizers get the word out about their shows.   Job-Hunting? Top Automotive Jobs Here The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.      ‌ // New Products & Technology     Spy Shots—Undisguised '19 Camaro ZL1 1LE Makes Unofficial Debut Here's a first look at an undisguised, production-ready '19 Camaro ZL1 1LE testing outside of GM's Milford Proving Grounds.      ‌ // Law & Order                    Your Right to Race Is Still in Jeopardy! The RPM Act needs your support.   SEMA Urges Trump Administration to Abandon Tariffs SEMA submitted comments to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in opposition to threatened 10% or 25% tariffs on more than 6,000 tariff lines valued at $200 billion in imported products from China.      ‌ // People, Places & Racing   Movers & Shakers: Edelbrock Welcomes Chris Creselius; CAN Announces Annual Award Winners News and updates from across the specialty-equipment industry.   Builders Tom Nelson, Christian Borucki Bringing a Classic Chevy, Bonneville to 2018 SEMA Show Get a sneak peek into the cars of two Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competitors; both are bringing classic vehicles from the '50s.      Racing News: Win a $4,000 Product Certificate From WELD Racing Racing news and updates from around the industry.      ‌ // Shows & Events              Still Time to Secure Low Hotel Rates for the Show Here are three hotels that have extended the number of rooms available for attendees, media and exhibitors heading to the SEMA Show.   New Products Showcase Brings SEMA Show Exhibitors Increased Booth Traffic, Media Coverage The first entry is free; the cost for additional products goes up October 5.   Exhibitors Offering Products to SEMA Show Builders Exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.   Register for the 2018 SEMA Show Attendee, exhibitor and media registration for the 2018 SEMA Show is now open.   Mothers Offers Free Vehicle Wipe-Down for First 200 Exhibitors to Apply One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the SEMA Show.   2018 SEMA Show Booth Space Available The 2018 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.   Video—3M's Chris Sepanski on PRO's Impact on the Automotive Specialty-Equipment Industry 3M's Chris Sepanski discusses the benefits of joining SEMA's Professional Reystlers Organization (PRO).   Mark Your Calendars Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities have been announced.     // Hot Links   ARK Performance Banks Power Big Country Truck Accessories Centerforce DeatschWerks Baer Brake Systems BBK Performance Parts CargoGlide Crower Cams Deviant Race Parts     // Classifieds   Industry Jobs     Copyright 2018. 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