SEMA eNews, Vol. 23, No. 24

SEMA Survey: Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers Expect Solid Business for Rest of 2020

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Vol. 23, No. 24 June 11, 2020     SEMA Survey: Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers Expect Solid Business for Rest of 2020   Despite the disruptions over the past few months, manufacturers, distributors and retailers continue to maintain a positive outlook on the situation, and expect business to pick up now that restrictions are easing.      ‌ // Breaking News               New PPP Law Gives Small Businesses More Flexibility and Extends Time Period for Using Forgivable Loans The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act was signed into law on June 5, and provides 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.   SEMA Installation Gala Moves to Las Vegas This year's event will take place in Las Vegas, on the evening of Tuesday, August 25, immediately following the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit.   Webinar: Learn How to Protect Your Brand Abroad In this one-hour session, experts will review a best practices checklist to protect your trademarks and patents abroad.   New Mexico Motorsports Coalition Unveils Plan to Resume Racing The New Mexico Motorsports Coalition (NMMC) has submitted a SEMA-supported plan to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham that would allow motorsports to safely resume statewide.      ‌ // Business Tools               Ringbrothers Return in SEMA: Ready for Battle to Defend Their Title The latest episode of "SEMA Battle of the Builders: Ready for Battle with AJ," features 2019 Battle of the Builders winners Jim and Mike Ring of Ringbrothers.   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.   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—Ford Mustang Mach 1 Caught With Bullitt Interior, Six-Speed Manual The Ford Mustang Bullitt is set to be sunset after the '20 model year, and its replacement—the Mustang Mach 1—is set to arrive for 2021.   New Products From Permatex, Oracle Lighting, Anvil Off-Road and More SEMA eNews highlights products from member-companies each week.      ‌ // Law & Order                    U.S. Senate Debates Bill to Restore Federal Lands The U.S. Senate voted to take up the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), a bill that is critically important to revitalizing America's outdoor recreation industry.      ‌ // People, Places & Racing   Racing News: NASCAR Announces Next Installment in Return to Racing Schedule Racing news and results from across the motorsports industry.   TORA Volunteer Spotlight: Kelli Mallicote of BodyGuard Bumpers Kelli Mallicote was featured in 2016 as one of SEMA's "35 Under 35," in part for her rising industry talent and role in advancing the industry through her volunteerism with TORA.   How One ETTN Member Leverages Social Media and eCommerce to Create New Business Opportunities Jonathan Mill shares his insights on how Alloy Studios has created new business opportunities by repurposing pre-recorded video content to produce new eCommerce social media packages for their clients.   "She is SEMA" Member Spotlight: Tara Thompson of Dixie 4 Wheel Drive The SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) has named Tara Thompson of Dixie 4 Wheel Drive as this week's #SheIsSEMA Spotlight Member.   YEN Membership Meeting Goes Virtual, Making It Easier Than Ever to Participate Join fellow YEN members, Wednesday, July 15, for its General Membership Call.   Movers & Shakers: Turn 14 Distribution Welcomes Former Motovicity Distribution Staff News and updates from Turn 14 Distribution, Driven Racing Oil and more.      ‌ // Shows & Events              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   AERO Exhaust Black Horse Off Road Cometic Gasket Eagle Specialty Products Gate King AlphaRex Clinched Flares Diamond Eye Performance Fabtech H&R Springs     // Classifieds   Industry Jobs     Copyright 2020. 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