SEMA eNews, Vol. 23, No. 36

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Vol. 23, No. 36 September 3, 2020     SEMA360 Manufacturer Showcase Applications Now Open for Industry-Only Exchange   The online marketplace facilitates new product promotion, B2B connections and business transactions.      ‌ // Breaking News               Build a Pinewood Car at Home for a Great Cause While the pinewood drag races will not take place in person this year, members can still make a positive impact in young lives by purchasing and building a pinewood car at home.   Launch Pad: Last Chance to Vote for Your Favorite Automotive Product Representing new, innovative products and services in the automotive specialty-equipment market, 15 future leaders are looking to secure your vote and advance to the next stage of the SEMA Launch Pad competition.   James Thomas Wins Young Guns NorCal Regional Qualifier With Custom '49 Ford F1 James Thomas will go on to compete alongside top vehicle builders in the BOTB competition in November.   Help AACF Provide Aid to SEMA Members Affected by Hurricane Laura With SEMA-member companies based in Texas and Louisiana, SEMA is working with the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) to aid individuals and families in the industry who may have been adversely impacted by Hurricane Laura.      ‌ // Business Tools               Upcoming Businesswomen's Gathering Addresses Timely Topics and Current Resources Held for the first time as a virtual meeting, the SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) general membership meeting and networking event will be held virtually, making it easier than ever for members to participate.   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—RAM 1500 TRX Last month, FCA revealed the highly-anticipated Ram TRX—an ultra-high-performance fullsize pickup with a supercharged HEMI V8 from the Hellcat line.   New Products From N-Fab, Mishimoto, Rugged Ridge and More SEMA eNews highlights products from member companies each week.      ‌ // Law & Order                    U.S. Treasury Department Issues Guidelines on Voluntary Deferment of Workers' Payroll Taxes; Companies Express Repayment Concerns President Trump issued an Executive Order on August 8 to establish a voluntary deferral of workers' federal payroll taxes for September 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, and the U.S. Treasury Department issued a three-page guidance document on August 28 on how the program would work.      ‌ // People, Places & Racing   Racing News: MOPAR Now Taking Reservations for Race-Ready Challenger Racing news and results from across the motorsports industry.   Movers & Shakers: Hot Shot's Secret Introduces "Fuel Your Mind" Video Series News and updates from Hot Shot's Secret, Champion Brands, CRC Industries Inc. and more.   HRIA Member Spotlight: How Brad Denney Became Owner of Hot Rod Specialties, Indianapolis Hot Rod Specialties, Indianapolis company owner Brad Denney is no stranger to building and owning various types of musclecars and street rods.   SEMA She Is Spotlight: Victoria Bundrant of 4 Wheel Parts Shares What She Believes Is More Important Than Strength or Intelligence Bundrant is a marketing specialist at 4 Wheel Parts—a global aftermarket leader in truck, Jeep, SUV and off-road performance products.   YEN Live Chat: Editor and Co-Owner of S3 Magazine Jonathan Wooley Talks Evolution of Print and Digital Media SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) members are invited to take part in YEN's upcoming Facebook Live Chat featuring Jonathan Wooley.      ‌ // Shows & Events              Manufacturers: Submit Your SEMA360 Application Created after industry members expressed a need for a viable marketplace solution in the absence of the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, SEMA360 will connect manufacturers with qualified worldwide resellers and media.   Modified '33 Ford Roadster Influenced by P-51 Mustang Garrett's Rod Shop founder, mechanic and fabricator, Garrett Kitchen, has been building hot rods since he was 14.   Mark Your Calendars Dates and locations have been scheduled for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.     // Hot Links   All-Midwest Sales Considine Sales & Marketing Jim Wrobleski & Co. Inc. Retrax Thomas Sales Co. Inc. Bob Cook Sales Foster & Associates KAM Marketing Inc. Scott Lewis Associates Inc. United Sales Associates LLC     // Classifieds   Industry Jobs     Copyright 2020. SEMA eNews is published each Thursday afternoon by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is distributed to SEMA members and industry professionals in the specialty-equipment market. If you have questions, comments or suggestions about the publication, please contact us at [email protected]. Terms under which this service is provided to you can be found at sema.org/disclaimer. You are receiving this email because you are a member of SEMA, have registered for/exhibited at/attended a SEMA Show or have requested this information. This email was sent to [email protected]   View Online  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe SEMA | 1575 Valley Vista Dr, Diamond Bar, CA, 91765, USA