Nate Shelton of B&M Automotive Group has been elected chairman-elect of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and will join five newly elected Board members to help lead the association in the 2011–2012 term. Shelton will fill the position that was held for the past two years by Scooter Brothers of Comp Performance Group. Brothers begins serving his role as Chairman at the association’s summer board meeting in July.

Budgeting and planning may not be the most fun activity, however, it feels really good to know what metrics I have to hit as a marketer to make my business successful.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

The SEMA Show features thousands of project vehicles each year that represent the ingenuity and creativity of the specialty-equipment market. SEMA Show exhibitors can generate more product exposure by offering products to builders through the SEMA Show Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list is a simple way to connect exhibitors who want to get more eyes on their products at the Show with builders designing the vehicles that attract attention from thousands of buyers and members of the media.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011, is the last day for eligible SEMA members to vote in the 2011–2013 SEMA Board of Directors Election.

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News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

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