SEMA eNews, Vol. 22, No. 22

SEMA Show Education: 5 Seminars to Keep Your Business on Track

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Vol. 22, No. 22 May 30, 2019     SEMA Show Education: 5 Seminars to Keep Your Business on Track   SEMA Show Education features more than 100 professional development and industry-focused seminars to benefit both attendees and exhibitors.      ‌ // Breaking News               SEMA Announces Board Election Results SEMA members vote James Lawrence, Melanie White, Chris Douglas, Kathryn Reinhardt and Les Rudd to serve the industry.   Specialty-Equipment Retail Sales Hit New High of $44.6 Billion SEMA projects this growth to continue in 2019, despite ongoing trade uncertainty.   Last Call: Exhibitor Summit Application Deadline Next Week The application deadline for the 10th Annual Exhibitor Summit is Monday, June 3.   Attention Automotive Educators: Nominations Open for 2019 SEMA-NACAT Award! The award nomination deadline is August 15, 2019.      ‌ // Business Tools               Next Steps for SEMA Show Exhibitors Show management has provided several tips to help exhibitors get the most value from their experience.   8 SEMA Show Hotels With Easy Monorail Access SEMA Showgoers who want to stay close to monorail stations are encouraged to make their hotel reservations while rooms are still available.   Tariff Webinar Powered by the Wheel & Tire Council Coming Soon The Trump Administration has used tariffs as a negotiating tool in trade talks to address intellectual property theft and global trade imbalances.   Job-Hunting? Top Automotive Jobs Here! The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country.      ‌ // New Products & Technology     Spy Shots—Production-Ready Wrangler 3.0 EcoDiesel Spotted in Michigan Caught while testing in Auburn Hills, Michigan, the Jeep Wrangler 3.0L EcoDiesel is finally becoming a reality.   New Products: Throttle Booster, Long Tube Headers, Intercoolers and More The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is "data central" for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications.      ‌ // Law & Order                    U.S. House of Representatives Passes Retirement Plan Legislation The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to expand retirement savings programs by a margin of 417 to 3.   NHTSA Seeks Input on Regulating Vehicles With Automated Driving Systems The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on the removal of unnecessary regulatory barriers to the safe introduction of vehicles with automated driving systems (ADS) in the United States.   Nevada Bill to Allow Military Vehicle Titling Passes Legislature; Moves to Governor Legislation (S.B. 356) introduced in Nevada to allow for the titling and registration of retired military vehicles passed the legislature and now moves to Governor Steve Sisolak for approval.   Texas Assembled Vehicles Bill Passes Legislature; Moves to Governor Legislation (H.B. 1755) introduced in Texas to create a specific registration and titling class for assembled vehicles—including kit cars and dune buggies, and former military vehicles—passed the legislature and now moves to Governor Greg Abbott for approval.   U.S. Government to Consider Countervailing Duties Based on Currency Manipulation The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a proposed rule that would allow countervailing duties to be imposed on countries that undervalue their currency relative to the U.S. dollar.      ‌ // People, Places & Racing   Young Guns Preview—Jacob Griffin's '27 Roadster Several young vehicle builders participated in the 2018 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, including 24-year-old Jacob Griffin, who placed in the Top 10 Young Guns category.   Attend SEMA's Town Hall Meeting in Plymouth, Michigan All SEMA members are invited to join us in Plymouth, Michigan.   Win a New Motor by Sonny Leonard at PRI Tickets are now on sale for the annual Sunnen Engine Charity Sweepstakes, which raised over $100K last year.   Search for Top Young Entrepreneurs Down to 15 The semifinalists will now advance to the online voting stage.   Young Executives Network Forms UTV Build Partnership With Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts YEN leadership and SEMA staff met with AXC instructor Barney Harris and founder of the program Brian Suggs during a mock measuring session on the brand-new Honda Talon UTV build at the AXC garage in Pomona, California.   Racing News: Recaro Automotive, Skip Barber Announce Partnership Racing news and results from across the motorsports industry.   Movers & Shakers: Hunter Engineering Announces Inspection Integration With Dealer-FX; Rick Trudo Joins Savior Products Inc. News and updates from Turn 14 Distribution, the California Tire Dealers Association, Battery-Biz and more.      ‌ // Shows & Events              Purchase Tickets Now for Installation & Gala; Sponsor a Pinewood Car for Charity This special evening honors the specialty-equipment industry's pioneers and dedicated volunteers, 2019 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees and the association's incoming and outgoing Board members.   SEMA Battle of the Builders: More Than a Car Competition Get a rare inside look at the 2018 SEMA Show by tuning in to MotorTrend TV, Wednesday, June 5, at 7:00 pm (EDT).   Join the Young Executives Network at New Jersey Formula DRIFT Event All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend.   2019 SEMA Launch Pad Host Confirmed The top five finalists will compete for the chance to win $10,000, along with an assortment of other prizes.   Register for the 2019 SEMA Show Registration for the 2019 SEMA Show is open.   Mark Your Calendars Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities have been announced.     // Hot Links   Access Cover Hamburger's Performance Precision Gear Steer Smarts Unique Truck Accessories Drake Muscle Cars Inland Empire Drive Line Sherwood Innovations Inc. 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