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InfoComm 08

Register Today for InfoComm 08 — the ONE Show for Everything AV!

InfoComm is back in Las Vegas with more exhibit space, more products, more education and more opportunities to network with the best and the brightest in the industry. It’s the ONE show that has it all! Register today at www.infocommshow.org.  Be sure to enter VIP Code VPBX2 for your chance to win a new Apple™ iPhone®! ** 

** No purchase necessary. Open only to registered attendees of InfoComm 08. Ends 6/20/08. Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple is NOT a Sponsor of or affiliated in anyway with this promotion. Click here for complete rules and regulations.

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Where to Stay in Las Vegas

Special reduced rates have been secured at several Las Vegas hotels, just for InfoComm participants. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and discounted rooms are only available while blocks last, so be sure to reserve your room today.

Reserve your room today!

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Don’t Miss the Manufacturers’ Forum

Hear about the future of the AV directly from some of the biggest names in the industry at this free event on Tuesday, June 17. Executives will debate issues and trends that will impact the professional environment in the coming years. Moderated by Gary Kayye, CTS, Chief Visionary, Kayye Consulting, this provocative session will offer valuable insight into what’s next in AV.

Panelists:

Remers

Gerry Remers
President and COO
Christie Digital Systems

Feldstein

George Feldstein
President
Crestron Electronics, Inc

MacDonald

Michael MacDonald
Executive Vice President
Harman Pro Group

 

Sigrist

Joe Sigrist
Sr. Vice President &
General Manager
Video Solutions Division
Polycom

 

Bucas

Gerard Bucas
CEO, Scala

 

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Last Chance to Enter the AV System Rack Integration Challenge

Does your company have what it takes to build the best AV rack? Join the six teams competing in a 12-hour contest to design and build a fully operational AV system. Be sure to stop by the contest area in the C2 hall throughout the show to watch the build process and see who wins. Learn best practices for installation and rack building essentials from the pros in our new hands-on lab. Visit sponsors’ booths to enter to win the contest’s winning rack system valued at $25,000. Click here for more information.

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InfoComm 08

Rev Up Your Engines and Visit InfoComm Central in Las Vegas

All roads lead to InfoComm Central at the upcoming Show in Las Vegas. Located in the Grand Lobby between the North and Central Halls, you can’t miss it.

Pay a visit and find out about the association’s exciting member programs, including the new social media initiative. Prestigious awards ceremonies, expert presentations and news events are happening daily in the theatre. Race around the NASCAR inspired racetrack to win prizes hourly. You can even have a chance at winning $35,000!

InfoComm Central is sponsored by DLP-Texas Instruments.

Click here for more information.

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InfoComm 08

The Enright Company

The Enright Company, an award-winning, professional audiovisual manufacturers' representative agency, conducted telephone interviews with the owners or GMs from high profile audiovisual companies in California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii . (more)

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Membership

Two New Market Research Reports Available Now!

2008 Business Trends Report: How the Internet is Impacting Pro AV

In the latest Business Trends Report, InfoComm and Acclaro Growth Partners tackle the topic of the Internet and Social Media and how these are impacting the Pro AV market. Free to members, this issue also covers:

  • Spotlight interview with an integrator leading the online charge
  • How an Internet presence can positively affect your business
  • Social media

Download your copy today! 

This offer is available only to InfoComm members. Click here to learn about other InfoComm membership benefits or apply today.

2008 Independent Representative Report

InfoComm’s 25-page report reviews business practices for the Independent Representative industry on a wide variety of scales.

Members may download a copy today for only $35. Call customer service at 1.703.273.7200 or 1.800.659.7469 or email customerservice@infocomm.org today.

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Upcoming Courses and Events

April 16 Regional Roundtable (Members Only) Boston, Mass.
April 18 Lunch & Learn Boston, Mass.
April 26-29 CareerCorps Atlanta, Georgia
April 30- May 2 INS212 Installation Technician Atlanta, Georgia
May 3-5 INS311 Lead Installation Technician Atlanta, Georgia
May 5 Regional Roundtable (Members Only) Columbus, Ohio
May 6 Regional Roundtable (Members Only) Indianapolis, Indiana
May 7 Regional Roundtable (Members Only) Cincinnati, Ohio
May 13-15 INS211 Installation Technician Essentials London
May 14-16 PMA211 Project Management for AV Singapore
May 19-21 PMA211 Project Management for AV Sydney, Australia

View the entire course and event calendar.

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