Career training for home theater, whole-house automation design and installation skills

INDIANAPOLIS (June 29, 2009)—The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) will deliver education for electronic systems professionals, both rookie and veteran, at an upcoming event hosted by Capitol Sales Company in the Chicago area July 12–14. CEDIA University (CU) On the Road will travel to the Capitol Sales Learning Institute™ – Regional Outreach event in Itasca, Il., to offer core courses from three CEDIA University colleges. The event will also feature product training from top manufacturers and a certification opportunity from the Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA). more

Register by July 15 for early bird savings

INDIANAPOLIS (June 2, 2009)—The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced that registration is now open for the annual CEDIA EXPO, to be held September 9–13 in Atlanta. Attendees who register by July 15 are eligible for exclusive discounts on tradeshow access, education and special events. more

INDIANAPOLIS (May 22, 2009)—The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) will deliver education for electronic systems professionals at an upcoming event hosted by Capitol Sales Company in the Philadelphia area June 7–9. CEDIA University (CU) On the Road will travel to the Capitol Sales Learning Institute™ – Regional Outreach event in King of Prussia, Pa., to offer core courses from three CEDIA University colleges. The event will also feature product training from top manufacturers via the Capitol Sales Learning Institute™ and a certification opportunity from the Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA). more

User-friendly design targets three audiences; related micro-site celebrates association’s 20th anniversary

INDIANAPOLIS (April 27, 2009)—The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has launched a redesigned version of its Web site. The new site, which will continue to be hosted at www.cedia.org, is designed to be both appealing and user-friendly for a variety of audiences. The Web site redesign will help CEDIA continue to meet its goals of providing exceptional services to its members and communicating members’ capabilities to potential clients. more

INDIANAPOLIS (April 30, 2009)—The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) will deliver education for electronic systems professionals at an upcoming event hosted by Capitol Sales Company in Dallas May 17–19. CEDIA University (CU) On the Road will travel to the Capitol Sales Learning Institute™ – Regional Outreach event to offer core courses from three CEDIA University colleges. The event will also feature product training from top manufacturers via the Capitol Sales Learning Institute™ and a certification opportunity from the Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA). more

CEDIA will hold Registered Outreach Instructor “Train the Trainer� course three times in 2009

INDIANAPOLIS (March 3, 2009)—The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has increased the number of courses available through its Registered Outreach Instructor (ROI) program from three to 11 for 2009. The new courses cover such topics as lighting control, home theater design and structured wiring, and are now available for delivery by current CEDIA ROIs. more

INDIANAPOLIS (January 21, 2009)—The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced it is making the decision to invest in business strategy one step easier. CEDIA has extended its early bird pricing specials indefinitely on its premier business education event, Management Conference. With this extension, attendees can save up to $300 on registration for the event, taking place March 4–7 at Carefree Resort & Villas in Carefree, Ariz. more

Fourth annual collaboration-focused event brings electronic systems contractors and residential professionals to New Orleans April 1–4, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS (December 10, 2008)—The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced its fourth annual Electronic Lifestyles® Forum will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New Orleans April 1–4, 2009. The event will offer education, networking and guest speakers aimed at optimizing collaboration among electronic systems contractors, architects, builders, building designers and interior designers. more

Ken Erdmann to fill role of chairman as Utz Baldwin transitions to CEO position

INDIANAPOLIS (November 18, 2008)—The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced that Ken Erdmann will serve as chairman of the association’s executive committee, effective immediately. Erdmann has left his post as vice chairman to fill the role recently vacated by Utz Baldwin, who was announced Monday as CEDIA’s new CEO. more

CEDIA announces decision of executive search committee during quarterly meeting of Board of Directors

INDIANAPOLIS (November 17, 2008)—Utz Baldwin has been selected to fill the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer of the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA). Baldwin will serve as CEDIA’s primary spokesperson and will focus on advancing CEDIA members’ position in the marketplace through collaboration and forward-thinking relationships with other associations and industries. more