Contractors to Save $350 on 2011 NSCA Business & Leadership Conference Fees

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, May 25, 2010 — Systems contractors who register during InfoComm 2010 for NSCA’s 2011 Business & Leadership Conference (BLC), February 17-19 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, CA, will receive a $350 discount on registration fees. Show attendees who visit the NSCA Zone, booth #C5859, will receive a special rate of $599, which is good through the end of the show. more

NSCA’s Insurance Solution Helps Members Stabilize Healthcare Costs

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, May 18, 2010 — Crestron Electronics, Inc. has joined the growing number of manufacturers and systems integrators participating in the SystemsPlus™ Health Solutions insurance program. SystemsPlus Mutual Insurance Company (SPMIC) was created by NSCA in 2006 to provide a variety of insurance solutions and began offering health insurance in January 2009. The addition of Crestron brings the total number of lives in the program to more than 3,000, which allows for even greater discounts and stabilized rates at a time when healthcare reform is at the top of every business’s concerns. more

Hear Leading Industry Experts at NSCA’s MNEC Summit at InfoComm 2010

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, May 17, 2010 – Join industry trade associations, code-making officials, leading manufacturers, consultants and industry experts for a free roundtable discussion – Mass Notification & Emergency Communications (MNEC) Summit – hosted by NSCA from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, in Room N232 at the Las Vegas Convention Center during InfoComm 2010.
Designed for manufacturers, consultants, integrators and other industry stakeholders who are involved in paging, fire alarm, life safety, audio evacuation and the variety of codes and standards that support these systems, this interactive session will explore the 2010 code changes and new standards for fire and life safety systems. more

Stop by the NSCA Zone for Great Prizes, Entertainment and Networking
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, May 12, 2010 — The NSCA Zone, booth #C5859 at InfoComm 2010, is your one-stop shop during InfoComm 2010 to network with industry peers, find business solutions for your everyday needs, putt for charity and a chance to win $500 daily, and enter to win a variety of prizes and products, including one of three 42� LCD HDTVs. more

Sign up for Business Sessions at InfoComm 2010

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, May 5, 2010 — Industry professionals who register for more than $750 worth of NSCA University business classes during InfoComm 2010 will be eligible to receive 50% off their 2011 NSCA Business & Leadership Conference fees. Companies and individuals who qualify will be notified of their available discount, a $475 value, after the conclusion of InfoComm 2010, June 5-11 in Las Vegas, NV. more

Discover New Opportunities in Mass Notification & Emergency Communications Market
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, April 20, 2010 – Because recent changes to the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72) mean new opportunities for commercial electronic systems integrators, NSCA will host two training courses and one panel discussion at InfoComm 2010 for show attendees interested in entering and profiting from this emerging market. more

NSCA Education Foundation, Bosch Offer Assistance to Students

Cedar Rapids, IA, April 13, 2010 — Applications are now being accepted for three $2,500 scholarships offered through the NSCA Education Foundation in partnership with Bosch’s Communications Systems Division.

Two scholarships, in memory of the company’s founder, Robert Bosch, will be awarded to qualified applicants interested in the commercial electronics systems industry who are recent high school graduates or who are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree. more

NSCA to Offer Free Keynote Address Prior to Show Floor Opening

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, March 23, 2010 — NSCA will host a keynote presentation featuring popular NSCA speaker Bob Prosen from 8-9:30 a.m. on June 9 in Rooms N232 and N234 at the Las Vegas Convention Center prior to the opening ceremonies of InfoComm 2010. more

NSCA Business & Leadership Conference Attendees Discuss Strategies

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, March 8, 2010 — Attendees of NSCA’s 2010 Business & Leadership Conference, February 25-27 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, received solutions to current challenges created by the economy, such as backlogs, cash flow and rehiring of employees, during an optimistic event that included discussions on emerging technologies and applications that will positively affect the entire industry.

Participants represented security and life safety, lighting and design, A/V and other systems integration and contracting companies, indicating the industry’s growth in recent years. Many discussed their tough business decisions and shared the tactics they used to overcome difficulties and remain viable in the industry. Others said they were researching new markets and opportunities through publicly funded jobs. These are all signs of a recovering industry, economy and positive changes to come.
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NSCA Launches Website to Help Systems Contractors Explore, Enter MNEC Market

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, February 23, 2010 — The recent addition of two simple words – and signaling – to NFPA 72, now the National Fire Alarm & Signaling Code, as well as a new chapter on Emergency Communications Systems, will likely have a major effect on the commercial electronic systems industry. more