SEMA eNews, Vol. 23, No. 11

Last Chance to Submit Your Choice for SEMA's Hall of Fame

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Vol. 23, No. 11 March 12, 2020     Last Chance to Submit Your Choice for SEMA's Hall of Fame   Don't miss your chance to acknowledge industry visionaries.      ‌ // Breaking News               SEMA Update Related to COVID-19 News about the COVID-19 Coronavirus continues to evolve on a daily basis. SEMA is actively monitoring developments to determine how best to assist members with their businesses.   SEMA Show Space Selection Applications Due March 27 To participate in the Priority Space Selection, companies need to submit their Show application and deposit by March 27.   SEMA Members Invited to OESA COVID-19 Webinar: Managing Operations and Supply-Chain Risks The webinar will address best practices regarding supply-chain risks and business operations affected by the COVID-19 Coronavirus.   Industry Leaders Share Stories in New SEMA Show STAGE Footage Industry icons and leaders share their stories and ideas with entrepreneur and co-founder of DUB Magazine Myles Kovacs.      ‌ // Business Tools               SEMA Education Participates in Auto Club Speedway's Student STEM Day SEMA partnered with the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, and San Bernardino Community College School Board to produce a Student STEM Day at the track.   Attracting and Retaining Next-Generation Talent One of the more pressing issues confronting today's small-business shops is finding and attracting young talent.   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—2020 Dodge Charger SRT HellCat Packing 797 HP This is the '20 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, caught for the first time.   New Products From Proryde, Mishimoto, Flowmaster and More The new products featured are from members of the SEMA Data Co-op, the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository.      ‌ // Law & Order                    Center for Automotive Research's (CAR) Webinar Video Available—Coronavirus Update: Disruption and the Impact to the Auto Industry The March 6 presentation considers immediate consequences and notes that the greatest supply-chain disruption may still lie ahead.   Small Business Loans Authorized for Companies Impacted by Coronavirus Eligible small businesses must be located in a county declared by the President to be a disaster zone for the virus and be able to demonstrate economic harm.   Maryland Bill to Restrict the Historic Vehicle Emissions Inspection Exemption Withdrawn The Maryland House of Representatives withdrew from consideration SEMA-opposed legislation (H.B. 1258) to impose an emissions-inspection requirement on historic vehicles less than 40 years old.   Kansas Bill to Ease Restrictions on Antique Vehicles Passes House; Moves to Senate The Kansas House of Representatives passed SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 2528) to redefine vehicles eligible to be registered as antique.   U.S. Senate Committee Passes Bill to Eliminate Fines for Small Business First-Time Paperwork Violations The Harmless Error Lesser Penalty for Small Businesses Act (HELP for Small Businesses Act), S. 2757, would apply to violations such as information collection requests.   Minnesota Introduces Bills to Increase Ethanol in Gasoline The Minnesota legislature introduced SEMA-opposed legislation (A.B. 3256) to increase the standard biofuel blend in gasoline to 15% ethanol.      ‌ // People, Places & Racing   Linda Vaughn Named Lady of the Century by West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame Her achievements will be celebrated during the organization's Induction Gala, presented by World Wide Technology Raceway, June 11, at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California.   SEMA "She Is" Member Spotlight: Internet Brands' Andreanna Ditton This month's SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) #SheIsSEMA Spotlight features Andreanna Ditton of Internet Brands.   Racing News: Travis Pastrana Joins Miss GEICO Offshore Racing Team Racing news and results from across the motorsports industry.   Movers and Shakers: PRI Hires Ashton Robinson as Marketing Coordinator News and updates from PRI, Red Line Synthetic Oil, Dana Inc. and more.      ‌ // Shows & Events              Top Reasons for ARMO Members to Enter the Spring Carlisle Event ARMO members who would like to display their products in front of thousands of restoration enthusiasts and consumers can do so by entering their products in the ARMO Hot Products Showcase.   2020 SEMA Show Booth Sales Open Exhibitors interested in getting a jump on SEMA Show planning for 2020 can reserve booth space now.   Mark Your Calendars Dates and locations have been scheduled for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.     // Hot Links   Alpha Owls Big Country Truck Accessories Gibson Performance Exhaust Innovative Motorsports AlphaRex Fabtech HiPer Wheels Lloyd Mats     // Classifieds   Industry Jobs     Copyright 2020. 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