SEMA eNews, Vol. 23, No. 23

SEMA Survey: As Restrictions Lift, the Specialty-Equipment Industry Is Moving Back Toward Full Operations

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Vol. 23, No. 23 June 4, 2020     SEMA Survey: As Restrictions Lift, the Specialty-Equipment Industry Is Moving Back Toward Full Operations   From May 20–29, SEMA conducted a survey of more than 1,800 professionals within the specialty-equipment industry to check in on how they were doing.      ‌ // Breaking News               U.S. Congress Passes Bill to Give Companies More Flexibility on Use of PPP Loans The U.S. Senate passed a bill by unanimous vote to provide companies more flexibility on the use of funds from the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).   Coronavirus: Company-by-Company Response and Status The following are examples of how several automotive specialty-equipment companies are responding to this unprecedented event.   CARB to Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Exemption of Add-On and Modified Parts for On-Road Vehicles/Engines CARB staff is proposing amendments to replace the "Procedures for Exemption of Add‑On and Modified Parts," which was adopted November 4, 1977, and amended May 19, 1981, and June 1, 1990.   Fab Fours, Stratasys and Thule Find Ways to Fight Coronavirus SEMA members have been helping fight the Coronavirus locally, across the country and even internationally.      ‌ // Business Tools               Register for the 2020 SEMA Show The 2020 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday-Friday, November 3–6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.   Join YEN's Live Chat Featuring Shaun and Dale of Complete Customs Shaun Freilich and Dale Martin will engage participants in conversations on content marketing, and how they are adapting their business model to new opportunities in 2020.   More SEMA Members Join Efforts to Combat COVID-19 Since the Coronavirus outbreak earlier this year, many SEMA-member companies have shifted their typical operations to help combat COVID-19.   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—Land Rover Discovery Refresh Breaks Cover Land Rover will launch its first hybrid Discovery as part of a roster of updates aimed at boosting the model's sales.   New Products From Alliance 4x4, Go Rhino, Design Engineering Inc. and More SEMA eNews highlights products from member-companies each week.      ‌ // Law & Order                    USTR Grants Exclusions From China's List 3 Tariffs Including Some Miscellaneous Auto Parts The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) granted exclusion requests for 78 List 3 products imported from China and subject to 25% tariffs.   Meet the Industry's Legislative Allies: U.S. Representative Bill Posey (R-FL) Growing up near Los Angeles, Rep. Posey spent his early days attending races with his father.      ‌ // People, Places & Racing   The Roadster Shop Debuts on "SEMA: Ready For Battle" The newest episode of the SEMA Battle of the Builders web series, Ready for Battle with AJ, is now available on YouTube.   Racing News: Hot Shot's Secret Extends Hand Sanitizer Discounts to Support Opening of U.S. Racetracks Racing news and results from across the motorsports industry.   TORA Volunteer Spotlight: Melanie White of Hellwig Products White's involvement with SEMA began early in her career when she was introduced to TORA through the SEMA mentorship program.   SEMA Video Archives: This Week's Entertainment This week's video features interviews with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, legendary car builder Chip Foose and Hyundai vehicles visit SEMA Garage.   Movers & Shakers: Masters Entertainment Group Inc. to Offer More Complete Streaming Event Coverage News and updates from Masters Entertainment Group Inc., Acme Manufacturing Company and more.      ‌ // Shows & Events              Video: Wade Kawasaki Talks What Advice He'd Give Younger Self on SEMA Show STAGE Wade Kawasaki, president and CEO of Legendary Companies, is the latest industry icon featured in recently released video footage from the 2019 SEMA Show STAGE.   Reserve SEMA Show Booth Space Here It's not too late to exhibit at the 2020 SEMA Show, November 3-6, in Las Vegas.   Mark Your Calendars Dates and locations have been scheduled for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.     // Hot Links   ACE Racing Clutches CIPA USA Exedy GForce Performance Products Innovate Motorsports Baer Brake Systems Dedenbear Fluidampr Heavy Metal Off-Road King Engine Bearings     // Classifieds   Industry Jobs     Copyright 2020. 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