NSCA Member Benefits

Manufacturer: Companies that produce products for resale
by contractors, distributors and reps within the commercial electronics
industry.

Distributor: Multiple-line wholesalers who distribute to businesses that sell
and install audio, video, security, lighting and/or other electronic systems.

 Benefits:

Platinum:
$1,800

Gold:
$1080
Silver: $720 Individual:
$150
 Connection to the Channel: Sales, Marketing  and PR Tools        
 Members on the Map™ Directory Listing
 Online member directory listing to help clients find your  company
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 Members on the Map Directory Bold Listing
 Make your listing stand out with a bold listing
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 Members on the Map Directory Bold with  Logo
 Build brand recognition by displaying your logo next to your  listing
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 UTP (Unit Territory Plan) Directory Online Access
 Designed to assist manufacturers with data used to determine  sales territory representation and forecasting. Available  searches include city/state, by UTP region, by mile radius of a  zip code
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 UTP (Unit Territory Plan) Directory
 Results downloadable; mailing address only
 
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 UTP (Unit Territory Plan) Directory
 Results downloadable; includes contact name,  title, mailing  address, markets, technologies, # of  employees, # of offices,  certified technicians on  staff
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 UTP (Unit Territory Plan) Directory
 Customized list option available by contacting NSCA
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 Link your company's website to  www.nsca.org
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 Promotional Opportunities        
 Industry News Portal
 Promote your news online through NSCA
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 Integrated System of the Week on Homepage
 Information on high-profile projects featuring your products
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 Banners on NSCA Members on the Map Web  Page
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 Banners on NSCA Contractors Web Page
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30-day spot
 Ads in Building Connections Newsletter
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1/2-page ad
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1/4-page ad
 Recognition as supporter in NSCA annual report
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 Banner ads in Insider Link e-newsletter/year
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 Banners on NSCA Independent Design  Consultants  Web Page
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 Banner on NSCA Homepage
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30-day spot
     
 Industry-Specific Research        
 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 labor units for the installation of components for common  industry sub-systems
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 Market Resources        
 NSCA Essentials of Systems Integration™  Online
 650+ forms, documents and templates to save time
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 "BizSkills for Manufacturers" Online
Free
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25% off
 "BizSkills for Manufacturers" Resource Kit
Free
50% off
25% off
 Vertical Market Resources Portal
 Information organized by vertical market on publications, trade  events, research, codes/standards, associations, white papers,  etc. for each vertical market
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 Insurance and Discount Programs        
 Freight Discounts
 Up to 20% off UPS shipping and UPS Store services
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 McGraw-Hill Construction Discounts
 25% discount on 8,000+ analytic offerings, including forecasts,  trend analysis and more
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 Participation in NSCA SystemsPlus™ Property & Casualty and Surety Solutions Program
 Save money with P&C and surety insurance solutions
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 Participation in NSCA SystemsPlus™ Medical  Solutions Program*
 Stabilize insurance costs with medical insurance solutions
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 Legislative Tools        
 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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 Legislative Alerts
 Periodic service to notify members of government legislation,  deadlines and potentially unfair issues that directly affect or  prevent your ability to do business
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 NSCA Guide to State Licensing Regulations  Complete state-by-state guide to licensing regulations

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 Workforce Development        
 Manufacturer Job Board Portal
 Post open positions in your company: free postings/year
Unlimited
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 Manufacturer Job Board Portal
 
Search résumés to fill your open positions
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 Tradeshows/Education        
 Free pre-registered entrance to NSCA at  InfoComm
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 Discounted member rate (up to 50%) on all  NSCA  University™ education at InfoComm
 Business-specific education and training courses,  seminars and workshops to help solve common problems
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 Discounted member rate (up to 50% off) on  all  regional education
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 Education Credits
  Vouchers to save money on NSCA University training courses
$500
$200
   
 Communications        
 InsiderLink e-Newsletter
 Biweekly email newsletter with NSCA and industry news and  updates
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 Subscription to Industry Publications
 SCN, Sound and Communications, and Sound and  Video Contractor
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 Subscriptions to Building Connections quarterly newsletter
 Features member companies, tips to build your business,  government updates and more
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 The Business Owner Newsletter
 Bimonthly newsletter with information to improve business  operations
email to
3 addresses
email to 1 address
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 CEO Insider e-Newsletter
 Insights and opportunities for manufacturers and distributors to  build business in the commercial electronic systems industry
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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.