SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here). Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company...
The photo collection on www.semaphotos.com features thousands of images of vehicles, products, exhibitors and more from the 2011 SEMA Show. SEMA eNews features a different set of vehicle photos each week to highlight the customization options and products available for today's most popular vehicles...
I’d like to start this column by expressing our sincere thanks to all those members who voted on the recent referendum to reduce the size of the SEMA Board of Directors. Whether you voted for or against the motion, your participation is a key factor in maintaining a healthy association.
Adding a little more power, even just a horse or two, changes the relationship between a car and its driver. Suddenly, drivers become enthusiasts and their cars become “projects.” The 2011 SEMA Show featured 485 exhibitors in the Racing & Performance section, entering more than 650 new products in...
In 2011, the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) continued its efforts to advance the restyling and customization segment of the automotive specialty-equipment industry. To better understand and appreciate some of the ways in which PRO worked to benefit the industry, take a look at the...
Mark Stek on....Building Value with Celebrity Customers Mark Stek Age: 35 Marketing Director, Kelderman Air Suspension Systems, YEN Member At age 35, Mark Stek, an Oskaloosa, IA native, and Iowa State graduate, currently holds the position of Marketing Director for Kelderman Manufacturing. Also...
Given that Facebook has become critical to any serious social media strategy, it’s no surprise that a number of tools, software packages and apps have sprung up to give businesses a leg up on maximizing their marketing campaigns on the service. Here’s a sampling of some of the most promising:
It is an honor to once again provide legal services to Manufacturers’ Rep Council (MRC) members during 2012. As your attorney for the past 15 years, I am interested in helping you with potential and current problems involving your principals, employees and customers.
The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) held its annual Hall of Fame induction at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, during an 8:00 a.m. breakfast ceremony on Friday, December 2, 2011. Based on an overflow crowd at the inaugural event in 2010, the 2011...