Click on the logo to visit ARMO's website.
ARMO Honors Winners of Its Council Awards at SEMA Show
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Hall of Fame Award: Dennis Gage, Bradley David Productions/"My Classic Car"
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Hall of Fame Award: Randy Shannon, Source Interlink Media
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Hall of Fame Award: Steve Ames, Ames Performance Enterprises
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Person of the Year Award: Ernie Silvers, Egge Machine Co. Inc.
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Business of the Year Award: Carlisle Events
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Restoration Vehicle of the Year Award: 1958 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible; owned by Tom Gerrard; restored by American Classic Auto Restoration Inc.
New products shown and judged at Spring Carlisle:
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Original Restoration Category: 1969 Yenko Camaro Continuation Series, Classic Automotive Restoration Specialists
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Resto Mod Category: Roller-Hoop Body Rotation System, DSK Auto Products LLC, Doug Kielian
ARMO Column in SEMA Member News
Read ARMO's column featured in the November/December issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.
Click on the logo to visit HRIA's website.
HRIA Honors Winners of Its Council Awards at SEMA Show
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Hall of Fame Award: Debbie Walls, LOKAR Inc.
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Hall of Fame Award: George Lane, Motor State Distributing
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Business of the Year Award: Speedway Motors
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Industry Recognition of an Individual Award: Bret Voelkel, Air Ride Technologies
HRIA Column in SEMA Member News
Read HRIA's column featured in the November/December issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.
For more information about HRIA, contact Jan Desma at jand@sema.org.
Click on the logo to visit TORA's website.
TORA Honors Winners of Its Council Awards at SEMA Show
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2008 Best New Product Under $500: Undercover, Swingcase
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2008 Best New Product Over $500: Roll N Lock, E series
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2008 Retailer of the Year Award: John Chamberlaine, Action Group of Companies
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2008 TORA Hall of Fame Award: Anne Johnson, Keystone Automotive
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2008 TORA Chairman’s Award: Todd Yeoman, American Technology Components
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2008 Best POP Display Award: Agricover, EZ Retriever/Stocking Display
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2008 Ford Styling Awards Best Use of Accessories on a Ford Truck/SUV (presented by Ford): Kelderman Air Suspension
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2008 Ford Styling Awards Best Use of Accessories on a Ford Truck/SUV (presented by Ford): Westin Automotive Products
TORA Column in SEMA Member News
Read TORA's column featured in the November/December issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.
For more information about TORA, contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.
Click on the logo to visit MPMC's website.
MPMC Awards Winners of Its Council Awards at SEMA Show
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MPMC Media Person of the Year Award: Ed Zinke, Source Interlink Media
Media Registers for Annual MPMC Media Trade Conference
Media who wish to attend the 12th annual MPMC Media Trade Conference may register online now at www.sema.org/media. The MPMC Media Trade Conference provides media attendees the opportunity to have up to 42 individual, 30-minute, face-to-face meetings with various manufacturers to gather technical and new-product content.
During the registration process, attendees are asked to prioritize each of the 100 exhibiting manufacturers as “must meet with,” “okay to meet with” or “do not wish to meet with.” Following the close of registration on December 5, individualized schedules are produced for each attendee and exhibitor, utilizing the prioritizations as much as possible.
The MPMC Media Trade Conference is widely regarded by both manufacturers and media as a “must attend” event. Now in its 12th consecutive year, the conference has grown to an extent that the number of exhibitor spots is capped at 100, due to time and space constraints. Even so, many media attendees report that they gather enough editorial and technical content in three days to last them an entire 12 months.
Likewise, exhibiting manufacturers acknowledge that the Media Trade Conference gives them exposure to media that is not available at any other venue. Only MPMC member manufacturers are eligible to apply for an exhibitor suite, making the conference a true council member benefit.
MPMC Column in SEMA Member News
Read MPMC's column featured in the November/December issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.
For information about MPMC, contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.
Click on the logo to visit MRC's website.
MRC Honors Winners of Its Council Awards at SEMA Show
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Hall of Fame Award: Bill Perry, Bill Perry & Associates
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STAR Award (Sales Team Annual Recognition): Winfield Consumer Products/Husky Liners
MRC Column in SEMA Member News
Read MRC's column featured in the November/December issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.
For information about MRC, contact Staci Bostock at stacib@sema.org.
Click on the logo to visit PRO's website.
PRO Honors Winners of Its Council Awards at SEMA Show
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Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement Award: Bob Nardine, Bob’s Top Shop
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Restyler of the Year: Diana Braschler, Dealer Source, LTD
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Truck Accessory Specialist of the Year: Charlie Pruitt, Auto & Truck Restylers
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Trimmer of the Year: Eric Browner, Auto Mat Co.
PRO Business Development Guidebooks Now On Sale
In today’s ever-changing marketplace, staying ahead of the competition is more important and challenging than ever. To be successful, you not only need an effective business strategy, but also the tools and resources to help your company excel and stand out from the pack. The PRO Business Development Guidebook is your handy reference guide.
Beginning with an overview of the importance of having a business plan—including tips on how to develop a business plan and the many purposes it can serve—the manual offers chapter-by-chapter strategies for making your business a success. From understanding the basics of business finance and the importance of quality and service and how to make them hallmarks of your business to building knowledge and skills among your employees to branding your restyling business as a market leader, the guidebook offers information critical to the day-to-day and long-term operation of your business.
Whether you’re starting your own restyling business or already own one—be it mobile or brick and mortar—you’ll find the answers that you’ve been looking for in the guidebook. PRO Council members contributed much of the information contained in the guidebook, drawing on their experience and knowledge to present a valuable business tool.
Click here to download the business guidebook order form, or contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.
PRO Column in SEMA Member News
Read PRO's column featured in the November/December issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.
For information about PRO, contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.
Click on the logo to visit SPC's website.
SPC Honors Winners of Its Council Awards at SEMA Show
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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:
Motovicity Distribution, Malen Reger |
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PERSON OF THE YEAR:
Ed Burgy |
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PRESIDENTS AWARD:
Chris Thomson, AIRAID Filter Co. Dick Hill, Centerforce Clutches |
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Criteria: This individual or company has made a significant contribution to the sport compact industry over the past year. The individual must be a member of SEMA and can be from any membership category including, but not limited to, manufacturer, dealer, promoter, installer or tuner. |
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INDUSTRY ICON:
Frank Choi, International Drag Racing Association/Battle of the Imports |
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SPC Column in SEMA Member News
Read SPC's column featured in the November/December issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.
For information about SPC, contact Paul Moritz at paulm@sema.org.
Click on the logo to visit WTC's website.
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
Greg Weld, Greg Weld Design Inc. |
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PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Corky Coker, Coker Tire Co. |
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WTC Column in SEMA Member News
Read WTC's column featured in the November/December issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.
For information about WTC, contact Paul Moritz at paulm@sema.org.
Click on the logo to visit SBN's website.
SBN Honors Winners of Its Committee Awards at SEMA Show
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Athena Award: Comp Performance Group
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Woman of the Year Award: Lori LaCosse
Discover the SEMA Mentoring Program—Powered by the SBN
“I’ll get by with a little help from my friends…” - Joe Cocker
Everyone needs help or expert advice from time to time, and SEMA’s Mentoring Program is an excellent resource to get answers to all your questions. Whether you need to know more about SEMA, market information for a start-up company or advice on how to approach your boss about a new position, the SEMA Mentoring Program can help.
“Ask A Mentor” is perfect for one-time questions. You can expect multiple SEMA mentors to provide online guidance and answers to your industry-related questions.
Short-term Assistance/Guidance is for help with a specific project or task. A SEMA council/committee mentor with the expertise you seek will be paired up with you to provide guidance with your project.
Long-term Relationship is helpful for developing your professional career. In this program segment you will be paired with a SEMA council/committee mentor who will provide guidance and assistance for ongoing career development or a long-term project.
So whether you just need an answer to a question or you want to cultivate a mentoring friendship, the SEMA Mentoring Program—Powered by the SBN is available to help. After all, we can all use a little help from our friends.
For more information on the program, click here.
SBN Column in SEMA Member News
Read SBN's column featured in the November/December issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.
For information about SBN, contact Jan Desma at jand@sema.org.
Click on the logo to visit YEN's website.
YEN Honors Winners of Its Committee Awards at SEMA Show
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YOUNG EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR:
Tim Watts, Superlift Suspensions Systems |
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VANGUARD AWARD:
Van Woodell, Weathers Auto Supply Jeep Worthan, Auto Meter Products |
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Join YEN
Did you know that the SEMA Young Executives Network has more than 500 members networking in the industry and is the largest SEMA committee? If you are employed by a SEMA-member company and are under the age of 39, then you can join the SEMA Young Executives Network for FREE. If you are interested in becoming part of the team, please visit our website at www.sema.org/yen.
YEN Member of the Month Spotlight
Did you know that YEN has a Member of the Month Spotlight on the SEMA website and that anyone can be nominated? To view previous selections or to make a nomination, visit www.sema.org/yen.
Discover The SEMA Mentoring Program—Powered by the SBN
“I’ll get by with a little help from my friends…” - Joe Cocker
Everyone needs help or expert advice from time to time, and SEMA’s Mentoring Program is an excellent resource to get answers to all your questions. Whether you need to know more about SEMA, market information for a start-up company or advice on how to approach your boss about a new position, the SEMA Mentoring Program can help.
“Ask A Mentor” is perfect for one-time questions. You can expect multiple SEMA mentors to provide online guidance and answers to your industry-related questions.
Short-term Assistance/Guidance is for help with a specific project or task. A SEMA council/committee mentor with the expertise you seek will be paired up with you to provide guidance with your project.
Long-term Relationship is helpful for developing your professional career. In this program segment you will be paired with a SEMA council/committee mentor who will provide guidance and assistance for ongoing career development or a long-term project.
So whether you just need an answer to a question or you want to cultivate a mentoring friendship, the SEMA Mentoring Program—Powered by the SBN is available to help. After all, we can all use a little help from our friends.
For more information on the program, click here.
YEN Column in SEMA Member News
Read YEN's column featured in the November/December issue of SEMA Member News by clicking here.
For information about YEN, contact Paul Moritz at paulm@sema.org.