Latest NSCA Research Reviews Services Commonly Associated with Systems Contractors
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, February 10, 2010 — NSCA’s latest Market Intelligence Briefing™ (MIB) report, Recurring Revenue – Selling Service, analyzes six key recurring revenue streams for systems contractors.

Contractors acknowledge that the financial health of the business is not measured by total annual revenues, but rather by the timing of those revenues against the outlay of expenses. This fact underscores the benefit of recurring revenue streams. more

Excellence in Business Award Winners Exemplify Strategies Necessary for Tough Times

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, January 20, 2010 — NSCA announced the winners of its 2010 Excellence in Business Awards today:
• LIVE! Technologies Inc. will receive the Professional Development award
• Xerox Audio Visual Solutions is being honored for its Marketing Strategies
• SIGNET Electronic Systems, Inc. will receive the Philanthropic Contributions award
• D&L Communication Systems, Inc. is the recipient of the Growth Strategies award

“Despite the fact that the past 12 to 18 months have been extremely challenging for many companies, NSCA received more applications for these awards this year than ever before,� said Chuck Wilson, NSCA executive director. “It was exciting to read the submissions and realize how extremely talented and creative the business owners are in our industry. The winners and numerous applicants are a positive sign for the future electronic systems.� more

NSCA Announces Business & Leadership Conference Sponsors

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, January 27, 2010 — The NSCA Business & Leadership Conference Committee announced an impressive list of industry manufacturers supporting NSCA’s industry-specific business conference. Sponsored by InfoComm International and endorsed by PSA Security Network, a wide variety of commercial electronic systems and security contractors, manufacturers and associations will be participating in the conference. more

Foundation Dollars Support Future of Commercial Electronic Systems Industry

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, December 15 , 2009 — The NSCA Education Foundation raised $100,000 in 2009 to continue its goal to create and provide educational opportunities for students seeking a career path within the commercial electronic systems industry. more

NSCA’s Business & Leadership Conference Provides Essential Networking Opportunities

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, December 9, 2009 — Contractors can gain new perspectives and proven tactics to face the new reality of business when they join an elite group of business owners, managers and industry representatives facing similar challenges during NSCA’s 2010 Business & Leadership Conference, February 25-27, 2010, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

NSCA’s flagship event facilitates open, engaging discussion to build better integrators. The sessions are centered around interactive sessions that set this popular, intimate conference apart from other industry events.

Attendees will learn from their industry peers as they share insightful knowledge and valuable experiences during multiple networking opportunities, including roundtables, social events and educational sessions, including:

• The Excellence in Business Awards presentation, when the winners will discuss their successful sales, marketing, management and leadership tactics.
• Beer ‘n Bull, an open more

Members Save 10% on The CMOOR Group Courses

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, November 17, 2009 —Through October 2010, NSCA members can get 10% off security courses offered through NSCA University and provided by The CMOOR Group. The courses offer systems contractors, designers and technicians valuable technical knowledge as well as Learning Units (LUs) for NSCA’s Certificate of Completion Program (CCP) or recertification. more

New NSCA Quarterly Research Analyzes the Health of Popular Vertical Market

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, November 10, 2009 — NSCA’s latest Market Intelligence Briefing™ (MIB) report, The U.S. Healthcare Facilities Market: Opportunities and Challenges for the Commercial Electronics Systems Industry, highlights the market’s new applications and services applicable today as well as in years to come. An update from the Q2 2005 MIB, this report features the communications, security, life safety, education and entertainment applications that enable life-enhancing and life-saving work across the entire spectrum of healthcare facilities. more

Industry organizations partner on cost-saving benefits and leadership event

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA November 4, 2009 — The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) and PSA Security Network have announced a partnership involving NSCA’s Business & Leadership Conference and PSA-TEC. The endorsement package also includes NSCA’s SystemsPlus™ Insurance Solutions program which will allow PSA members to benefit from industry-specific health, stop loss, property & casualty, and surety insurance solutions. more

Jim Schantz (far left, Shure) and Chuck Wilson (far right, NSCA) present the 2009 NSCA Excellence in Business Awards to Michael Stall and Tom Berry (Verrex Corporation), Marj Adams (Halco Life Safety Systems), Jeff Faber (Sharp’s Audio Visual) and John Jennings (Safeguard Security & Communications). Not pictured: Copp Systems Integrator

Distinguished Excellence in Business Awards Honor Integrator Achievements

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, October 27, 2009 — This past year has provided system integrators with a variety of challenges — a poor economy, rising costs to conduct business and high unemployment rates. However, systems contractors continue to thrive through this adversity and show exceptional achievements. Integrators who have demonstrated outstanding success during the past year are encouraged to share their expertise with peers by applying for NSCA’s Excellence in Business Awards. more

Discover How to Maintain a Profitable Business in a New Reality

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, October 19, 2009 — Business practices have changed over the past year to reflect the changing economy; have you changed your tactics? NSCA’s 2010 Business & Leadership Conference will show you how to transform your business to improve your bottom line, increase office morale and adapt to the new reality that will remain even after the recession. more