Recipients of the 2010 NSCA Excellence in Business Awards include: Rusty Ranney of LIVE! Technologies, Bradford Caron of SIGNET, Dean Chitwood of D&L Communication Systems, Inc., and Daniel Boylan of Xerox Audio Visual Solutions.

Distinguished Excellence in Business Awards Honor Integrator Achievements

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, November 8, 2010 — Systems integrators with outstanding success resulting from a Best in Class business strategy are encouraged to apply for NSCA’s 2011 Excellence in Business Awards. Submissions will be accepted through December 31 for self- and peer-nominated applications. Winners will receive one free admission (a $949 value) as well as recognition throughout the year in various NSCA and industry publications.

Many NSCA members have discovered alternative ways to handle business challenges such as prevailing wage struggles on job sites to the competition to retain staff. Integrators more

Students gain valuable knowledge from University courses

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, October 26, 2010 — Steve Lampen of Belden has been named the 2010 NSCA University Educator of the Year. His course, “Cat 5, 5e, 6 for Audio and Video Application� received the highest ranking of all the NSCA University sessions held during InfoComm 2010; Lampen was also the most highly rated instructor. more

Joint NSCA/CEA Research Finds Opportunities and Challenges for
Electronic Systems Contractors

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, October 20, 2010 — The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) today released the latest Market Intelligence Briefing™ (MIB) report, Commercial-Residential Crossover in the Electronic Systems Industry, which examines opportunities, challenges, and perspectives of commercial and residential integrators. more

Industry organizations partner on business conference and membership

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA October 5, 2010 — The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) and USAV Group have announced an endorsement agreement involving NSCA’s Business & Leadership Conference and NSCA membership. The endorsement package provides opportunities for USAV Group members to take advantage of special discounts on both membership and NSCA’s 2011 Business & Leadership Conference, February 17-19, in San Diego, CA. more

Six-Month Grace Period Ends September 23, 2010

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, September 15, 2010 – Effective October 1, 2010, SystemsPlusâ„¢ Mutual Insurance Company (SPMIC) will adopt all Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) regulatory guidelines. Both of the SystemsPlus programs, Health Solutions and Stop Loss, will adhere to the guidelines – including optional and required changes – for health insurance carriers writing group insurance business on all plans with effective dates of October 1 and beyond. more

Cronin Joins NSCA Leadership Team

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, August 3, 2010 — The NSCA Board of Directors recently changed leadership during its annual member meeting in June during InfoComm 2010. Taking over as president of the NSCA Board is Ron Pusey, president/CEO of Communications Specialists, Inc. Additionally, Ingolf de Jong, president of General Communications, Inc., has moved to the vice-president position; Ray Bailey, president of Lone Star Communications, Inc., is the new treasurer; and Kelly McCarthy, president of Genesis Integration, Inc., was named the new secretary. All have been appointed to two-year terms. more

Students Receive Assistance to Pursue Industry Education

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, July 28, 2010 — The NSCA Education Foundation and Bosch Security Systems, Inc., Communications Systems Division have awarded three $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing careers in the commercial electronic systems industry. Andrew Keil and Wade Kolata were chosen for the Robert Bosch scholarships and Gary Fine was selected as the first recipient of the Monte Wise scholarship. more

NSCA Education Foundation Raises More Than $65,000; Makes Changes to Board of Directors

Cedar Rapids, IA, June 30, 2010 — Industry professionals raised more than $65,000 during special events and through a generous contribution from SpinetiX at InfoComm 2010 to support the NSCA Education Foundation’s initiatives. more

Recipients of Annual Awards Recognized During InfoComm 2010

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, June 24, 2010 — The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) honored industry professionals whose individual commitments to excellence have had a significant influence on the industry during a special award ceremony on June 10 at InfoComm 2010 in Las Vegas, NV. more

NSCA’s Insurance Solution Reduces Minimum Requirement to Five Enrolled Employees

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, June 1, 2010 — Commercial electronic systems companies with at least five enrolled employees will be eligible to apply for the increasingly popular SystemsPlus™ Health Solutions insurance program beginning July 1. more