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Independent Design Consultant: Includes independent design firms
providing consulting services in acoustics, audio/video, life safety,
networking, computer systems, or other related electronic systems
technology. These firms do not sell products, represent product lines or
install systems. The consultant category is for individuals or companies
whose revenues are generated from offering expertise and design services
on an hourly, retainer, or per-project fee basis. This category does not
include contractors with a design-build business section within their
company, or who provide design services as part of their contracting
business. NSCA consultant members shall not provide on-going
maintenance or service to installed systems beyond the initial
commissioning, programming, or required inspection phases of a project.
Benefits: |
Corporate: |
Branch: $125 |
Individual: $125 |
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| Free entrance to NSCA at InfoComm NSCA booth on the show floor, ExpoJam!, charity golf tournament, industry charity concert, receptions. |
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| Discounted member rate (up to 50%) on all NSCA University™ education at InfoComm Industry- and business-specific education and training courses, seminars and workshops to help solve common problems. |
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| Discounted member rate on all InfoComm Academy education at InfoComm | P |
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| Discounted member rate (up to 50% off) on all regional education | P |
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| Discounts on NSCA Bookstore items | P |
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| Participation in NSCA member discount programs Discounts on UPS shipping, National City financing, Enterprise car rental, Choice Hotels and more. |
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| Members on the Map™ Promotional company listing at www.nsca.org |
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| Access to NSCA member list Increase awareness and build key business relationships by reaching key NSCA members |
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| Participation in NSCA SystemsPlus™ Property and Casualty Solutions Program Save money with P&C insurance solutions |
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| Participation in NSCA SystemsPlus™ Health Solutions Program* Stabilize insurance costs with health insurance solutions |
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| Grassroots Action Center Web-based tool to communicate with state and federal officials and track legislative issues to protect your business from unfair legislation |
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| NSCA Essentials of Systems Integration™ Online 650+ forms, documents and templates to save time |
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| Link your company's website to www.nsca.org | P |
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| A/E Toolkit™ Member Website Tips to work more effectively with architects and engineers |
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| Special Interest Sections online 10 topics of business and industry tips to save you time |
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| InsiderLink e-newsletter Biweekly email newsletter with NSCA and industry news and updates |
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| NSCA Online Job Board - 2 free postings per year | P |
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| Subscription to Industry Publications ProAV, SCN, Sound and Communications, Sound and Video Contractor |
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| Access to The Business Owner bimonthly newsletter online Bimonthly print newsletter with information to improve business operations |
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| Subscriptions to NSCA Building Connections bimonthly newsletter Bimonthly print newsletter featuring member companies, tips to build your business, government updates, “green” developments and more |
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| NSCA Market Intelligence Briefing™ Series Quarterly research with current data on key industry issues to help build your business |
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| NSCA Compensation and Benefits Report Track and benchmark information for 35 industry positions |
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| NSCA Financial Analysis of the Industry Compare key financial rations among NSCA member companies |
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| NSCA Labor Installation Standard Track and benchmark information for 35 industry positions |
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NSCA Member Benefits
* Minimum 10 full-time employees enrolled in health program.
Corporate and branch memberships cover all employees at one location; individual
memberships cover one person.