The August issue of SEMA News covers the latest business technology insight, five data rules you must follow in today's market and in-depth features on the Class of 2009 SEMA Hallof Fame.
In
a multi-phased series of specialty-equipment industry forecasting
reports, SEMA and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) will provide
insight to help members increase the understanding and awareness of
vehicle technology challenges and opportunities to support their
business development and planning efforts.
Online registration now open for the Virtual Aftermarket eForum, to be conducted completely online through a virtual event portal.
Grow your business, reach new customers and network with other
SEMA-member companies at the SEMA Northern Ohio Business-Building
Workshop on Monday, August 17, at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk,
Ohio.
Enthusiasts, car buffs and collectors came together at the inaugural
SEMA Show 'N Shine car show, which drew musclecars,
rods and trucks, European exotica and Japanese style.
WD-40 is partnering with SEMA Cares to build a custom 2010 Chevrolet Camaro to be auctioned for children's charities.
Before handing the gavel to incoming Chairman Rick Rollins, outgoing Chairman Jim Cozzie announced an innovative alliance between SEMA and Clemson University.
The second annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races opened with practice and
tuning runs, with racers spending several hours tuning and tweaking in search of elusive
tenths of seconds.
In a letter to President Obama, SEMA pledged its continued support in helping small businesses gain access to affordable health care.
More than 500 members of the industry joined to
honor 2009 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Bill Perry, Rolan “Jeep” Worthan
and Henry “Smokey” Yunick, and to raise money for children's charities
Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.