SEMA Chairman Jim Cozzie (left), Chairman-Elect Rick Rollins and President/CEO Chris Kersting (right) will discuss and field questions on industry challenges, such as legislation and vehicle technology, at the February 7 State of the Association presentation.
Discover how SEMA can help specialty-equipment market businesses in 2008 by attending the State of the Association presentation on Thursday, February 7, at 12:00 p.m. (EST) during the SEMA Spring Expo/SEMA OFFROAD in Indianapolis. All SEMA members are invited to attend, entrance is free and we're even providing lunch. The presentation will be held in room 116-117.
Won't be in Indy? No problem. SEMA will offer a live audio stream of the event online here: www.sema.org/stateoftheassociation. Note: A software download (should take about 45 seconds) is required to access the presentation online. For more information, call 909/396-0289.
Held annually, the SEMA State of the Association traditionally features SEMA executives discussing current programs and informing members about what to expect in the coming year. The 2008 program will include a new format, with television personality and current SEMA Board member Dennis Gage moderating the hour-long presentation. Gage will be joined by SEMA Chairman Jim Cozzie, Chairman-Elect Rick Rollins and President and CEO Chris Kersting, as they explore what the association is doing to assist members and overcome today’s tough economic challenges. Discussions will include topics, such as hiring and training, legislation, research, vehicle technology and more.
Those attending in person will be able to talk directly with Cozzie, Rollins and Kersting, and learn what specific programs are available to help them, whether they are manufacturers, jobbers, distributors, retailers, installers or in another category within the industry. Members unable to attend in person may participate in a live webcast of the event or listen to a recorded version afterwards. Details about both these opportunities are available at www.sema.org.
To attend the State of the Association presentation, e-mail Peter MacGillivray at peterm@sema.org.
Registration for SEMA Spring Expo and SEMA OFFROAD, February 8–9, 2008, is in full swing and available online for attendees by visiting www.semaspringexpo.com and www.semaoffroad.com. The spring events deliver the acclaimed SEMA Show experience to the Indianapolis area and surrounding regions. With a special emphasis on trucks and SUVs, exhibitors will display a variety of products and services covering accessories, restyling, wheels and tires, and mobile electronics.
To see all industry manufacturers exhibiting at SSE/SOR, click here.
Additionally, make sure to watch for Ford's 2008 Styling Awards for Best Use of Accessories on a Ford truck/SUV. Awards will be judged by Ford's Warren Nally and are available to any Ford truck/SUV on display at SEMA Spring Expo/SEMA OFFROAD.
For more information about the events, contact Gary Vigil at: garyv@sema.org.