SEMA has created a resource page with information on candidates for the upcoming Board of Directors election, the organization announced. The webpage provides biographies and statements from candidates running for position on the SEMA Board of Directors. The election, slated for May 10-19, will be conducted via email, with one electronic ballot provided to each… Continue reading SEMA Provides Board of Directors Election Resource
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KPI — April 2022: The Brief
Inflation has replaced labor quality as the number one problem facing small businesses, with 31% pointing to soaring prices as the greatest challenge…
R&R Marketing Adds Keller as Sales & Marketing Representative
R&R Marketing Consultants has hired John Keller as a new sales and marketing representative for the aftermarket sales and marketing firm, the company announced. Keller will join the RRMCI West Coast Sales Team. Originally from the San Francisco Bay area, Keller officially began his career in the aftermarket when he took a position with Good… Continue reading R&R Marketing Adds Keller as Sales & Marketing Representative
3M Provides Wrap for First Responder Demonstration Vehicle
As part of Collision Industry Week, the National Auto Body Council unveiled the NABC F.R.E.E. Demonstration Vehicle, the organization announced. The NABC F.R.E.E. Demonstration Vehicle is a mobile awareness and education initiative that will travel the Midwest and southwest over the next three years to bring attention to the need for training for first responders… Continue reading 3M Provides Wrap for First Responder Demonstration Vehicle
AAPEX Introduces New Webinar Series
The eight-part series is designed to provide technical and management training content for shop owners…
Webinar: Tax Q&A with a CPA
The upcoming webinar will provide guidance on small business tax planning and share tips for the 2022 tax season…
SEMA Now Accepting Council, Network Volunteer Applications
SEMA is now accepting applications to volunteer as a leader of a SEMA council or network, the organization announced. According to SEMA, each council and network is led by a Select Committee, small groups of volunteers who are elected by the council or network they represent. The Select Committee meets throughout the year to develop… Continue reading SEMA Now Accepting Council, Network Volunteer Applications
SEMA Collaborates with Ford’s Bronco Brand for All-Female Vehicle Build
The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network will embark on an all-female vehicle build in partnership with Ford’s Bronco Brand, which has supplied a 4-door Ford Bronco Wildtrak for modification…
SEMA Appoints New Council, Membership Directors
SEMA has appointed two new directors working in the councils and membership department: Pamela Brown-Matthis and Marcy Ann Yanus, the organization announced. Brown-Matthis will serve as the new education director based in McKinney, Texas. Yanus has been named the new SEMA council director overseeing Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) and… Continue reading SEMA Appoints New Council, Membership Directors
Logistics Expert: Supply Chain Issues Will Take 2 Years to Ease
During a recent appearance on CNBC, Heath Zarin of EV Cargo said there will be a “persistent” period of higher freight costs and higher costs across the supply chain in general, likely taking 2 years to return to normal. Click here to hear Zarin’s predictions, as well as ways to combat higher costs.
Garage Gurus Continues Scholarship Program
Garage Gurus, a training and support platform from Tenneco’s DRiV group, will again award up to $30,000 in scholarships to future automotive technicians who are accepted or currently enrolled in accredited, U.S.-based automotive technical schools, colleges and universities or enrolled full-time at a U.S. high school, the company announced. Applications are now available on the… Continue reading Garage Gurus Continues Scholarship Program
SEMA Announces Board of Directors Election Candidates
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the candidates for its upcoming Board of Directors election, the organization announced. The following candidates are vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors: Manufacturer – (3) Open Seats Brian Herron, Opus IVS John Torvinen, Performance Assembly Solutions Kathryn Reinhardt (Incumbent), 4WP Factory/Pro Comp/Rubicon Express/Smittybilt… Continue reading SEMA Announces Board of Directors Election Candidates
PRI Seeking Speakers for 2022 Trade Show
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is seeking speakers for its 2022 PRI Trade Show, the organization said. The organization is now accepting proposal submissions through April 15 that reflect current trends, ideas, best practices and processes, new techniques and discoveries within the racing and performance industry. Topics of Interest for PRI 2022: Business Operations Hiring/Employee Management… Continue reading PRI Seeking Speakers for 2022 Trade Show
RJ de Vera Joins SEMA as VP of Marketing
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has named RJ de Vera as its new vice president of marketing, the organization announced. De Vera comes to SEMA after 12 years at 3M, a Fortune 100 company, including the last seven as global leader of digital marketing and public relations for the Meguiar’s Car Care brand. He… Continue reading RJ de Vera Joins SEMA as VP of Marketing
NHTSA Finalizes Low-Volume Vehicle Manufacturer Regulations
Small-volume motor vehicle manufacturers may begin selling replica cars that resemble vehicles produced at least 25 years ago now that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a regulation to implement the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act, SEMA announced. SEMA worked with Congress to pass this federal policy change, which became law… Continue reading NHTSA Finalizes Low-Volume Vehicle Manufacturer Regulations