The federal minimum wage increased from $5.15 to $5.85 on July 24, 2007. Two more $.70 increases will occur on the same date in 2008 and 2009, at which time the wage will be $7.25. While the federal wage has not been raised in a decade, at least 29 states and many local jurisdictions already have...

SOLD: The Ginn Racing NASCAR Nextel Cup Series team has been sold to Dale Earnhardt, Inc. As a result, Mark Martin and the U.S. Army No. 01 will become the fourth car in the DEI stable beginning this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As well, the all-important owner points from the No. 14 Ginn...

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Fred Van Senus, president and owner of Vehicle Specialties Inc., announced that John Simmons will take over as company president, effective September 1. Simmons has been vice president and general manager of Vehicle Specialties Inc. for 16 years. Van Senus will remain as the company’s CEO, staying...

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The latest news from SEMA councils and committees: Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

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Don't forget : you can find continual updates to events happening in your industry anywhere in the world! Just visit the SEMA Calendar of Industry events here to view our continually updated database of races, car shows, conventions, educational activities, even swap meets and auctions. The database...

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are: