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Additional Membership Benefits

Members may find the necessary contact information and codes in the Members' Only section.

Disclaimer of Endorsement

From time-to-time, companies approach your association with proposals to offer purchase programs for products or services that may be beneficial to members.  These companies are not affiliated with the association, but are independent providers of products and services. While the association has attempted to verify the fundamental claims of the providers, the association has not independently investigated the providers of their products and services, and does not endorse or administer any product of service offered by any such provider. Your decision whether or not to purchase such products or services should be based on your own determination of the value of the products of services.  



NEW! Marketing tools for ESC members

 

CEDIA is now offering *discounted marketing tools customized for your business, via Eclipse Marketing, a full service marketing and public relations firm.

This new benefit supports the growth and outreach of your business by helping you promote your custom residential services to homeowners, home buyers, builders, architects, and interior designers. With this new benefit, CEDIA Members will have a professional and structured approach to ordering personalized marketing tools at a cost-effective price.

*Full members are eligible for discounted rates only.

For more detailed information and examples of marketing tools click here.



Education Discounts

CEDIA membership investment can pay out immediately. CEDIA members receive great discounts on all events listed below:



Electronic Lifestyles® Idea Bank

If two heads are better than one, then thousands of companies working together is pure genius. That’s the concept behind the CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Idea Bank.

  • Holds wealth of the industry’s finest thinking
  • Contains proven business plans, detailed employee manuals, first-rate system design guides, and great ideas and documents for every aspect of your business
  • Available at www.cedia.org/ideabankstart



Member Forum

CEDIA's Member Forum is a key resource and membership benefit for any CEDIA member who needs answers to everyday, on-the-job questions. The Member Forum is designed to help all CEDIA members get answers and opinions from industry peers right away. Visit the Member Forum in the Member’s Only area.



Electronic Lifestyles® Finder Service

CEDIA Residential Electronic Systems Professional Members are placed in the online Electronic Lifestyles®  Finder Service, available on CEDIA’s home page. Homeowners, architects, builders and other related trades can search for a residential electronic systems professional in any area where CEDIA members do business.

  • CEDIA Certified members are highlighted in the Electronic Lifestyles®  Finder Service as well
  • The Electronic Lifestyles®  Finder Service is available here



Career Center

Search for the perfect employee with CEDIA's resume search engine. Resumes are kept for only 60 days, so they are always fresh. There are dozens of resumes available for review right now!

  • Search by various criteria, including country, state, desired position, etc.
  • Available in the Member’s Only area



Membership Directory

One of the most comprehensive directories in the industry, the CEDIA Membership Directory lists Residential Electronic Systems Contractors, manufacturers, consultant/distributors and sales representatives. Each member type is searchable by alphabetical, regional or discipline listing.

  • Listing in both the printed and online directory
  • Provides address, phone, fax, email and Web site address
  • Available online in the Member’s Only section



Volunteer Network

The CEDIA Volunteer area has been updated with all of the new council, committee and action team information. See all of the exciting opportunities to build your leadership skills and give something back to the industry. Volunteer opportunities exist for several councils, including Affiliate/Associate Council, Education Council, Certification Council, Industry Events and Outreach Council, and Membership Council. Those Councils are subdivided into Action Teams that meet the needs of that particular Council. Volunteer today!



Grassroots Legislative Network

CEDIA’s public policy efforts are designed to support CEDIA members and ensure that their abilities to own and operate their business are not impeded upon.

  • Develops, monitors and disseminates information regarding legislative and regulatory issues
  • Develops and implements public policy strategies
  • Drives participation at a grassroots level
  • Join the network here



Publications, Merchandise and Books - The CEDIA Store

Gain access to CEDIA resources, such as the 10 Tips Brochure, the Electronic Lifestyles® Awards Book and CEDIA icons, which are available online at the CEDIA Store. The CEDIA Store also has many industry-related books available through a partnership with Amazon.com, and several "Special Item" books that are available directly from their manufacturer or author.  The CEDIA Store is also your exclusive source for CEDIA merchandise and clothing.

  • CEDIA icons are available for members only and can be downloaded in auto cad; the icons can also be mailed
  • The 10 Tips Brochure is available to place in your office for potential clients. It has 10 smart consumer tips for the electronic home, such as wire for everything now, plan for HDTV, and insist on integrated systems.
  • The Electronic Lifestyles® Awards Book contains the range of work being done by the custom electronics industry. From media rooms to home theaters to special projects, this book provides a plethora of pictures illustrating the capabilities of the industry.

Available at the CEDIA Store.



Electronic Lifestyles® Awards

Awarded each year at CEDIA EXPO’s Awards Banquet, the Electronic Lifestyles® Awards recognize the best custom electronic systems contractors and manufacturers in the industry.

  • Gain recognition at the fast-paced, high-energy Awards banquet during EXPO
  • Receive a trophy to display your company’s achievement
  • Gain publicity by being featured in CEDIA's Electronic Lifestyles® publication, published by MMG, as well as many publications in the industry



ETS International
(Expertise Travel Services International)

At ETS International our primary goal will always be to offer consistent quality service combined with personalized attention.


  • Lowest applicable airfare guaranteed at time of ticketing
  • Discounted rate at over 20,000 hotels worldwide and also corporate discounts with major car vendors
  • Preferred seating continuously monitored until obtained as desired
  • Airline tickets monitored and reissued for lower faces, as applicable
  • Worldwide, 24hour, emergency line for all our corporate clients
  • Discounted airlines rates for group/association meetings with more than 10 attendees
  • Customized travel management reports
  • International experts with an in-house international rate desk
  • Leisure experts to assist with all of your personal travel needs
  • Free ticket offer – periodic free airline ticket drawing for CEDIA members who are also our corporate clients




DHL

 


CEDIA Members Ship For Up To 25% Less

Members can save wherever they need to ship – around the state, around the country or around the world. There are no commitments and no contracts necessary to participate.

DHL Discount Program

  • Risk-free trial offer-1st shipment is FREE
  • No enrollment fees-automatic savings up to 25%
  • Guaranteed on-time delivery
  • 24/7 package tracking at www.dhl-usa.com



Insurance
Benefit Resourcing, Inc.
Partners-USA


How do you offer great benefits that make employees want to stay? How can you get the business insurance coverage you need? And how can you do it all at a cost you can afford?

CEDIA, Benefit Resourcing, Inc. and Partners-USA have teamed up to create employee benefits plans and business insurance solutions that keep your employees happy, properly protect your business, and are good for your bottom line!

See how much you can save! Go to cedia.benefitresourcing.net right now!

 



Identity Theft Shield


Identity Theft Shield provides You, Your Spouse or Significant Other
with easy access to the resources you need to understand your credit ratings and to fight back if an identity thief threatens your financial standings.

Described at www.processingcenter.org/cedia/identity.php

Additional Information or Paper Applications
Contact Murray Fischer or George Locke, Independent Associates
800 899-3458 ext. 100 / info@processingcenter.org



Pre-Paid Legal Services®


Pre-Paid Legal Services® provide legal rights protection to match your lifestyle. From individual plans to employee group plans, Pre-Paid Legal Services® has benefits such as trial defense services, IRS audit services, preventative legal services and preferred member discounts.

  • Family & Individual Legal Plan: provides you, your spouse or significant other, including qualified dependent children, with access to top-quality legal coverage. Learn more at www.processingcenter.org/cedia/legal.php.
  • Small Business Legal Plan: provides your company with top-quality legal coverage. Learn more by clicking here.
  • Employee Group Legal Plan: provides your employee’s access to a carefully selected provider law firms for legal issues. Employees can also combine legal services with Identity Theft Shield. Learn more by clicking here.



AbsoluteHire


AbsoluteHire is a national, Web-based, pre-employment background screening company. Screening your applicants will prevent negligent hiring lawsuits and protect your company’s assets.

  • Compliant screening process that meets all state and federal regulations
  • Criminal investigations, employment references, drug testing and motor vehicle records are some of the more than 50 different types of searches available
  • Searches are ordered online and results are available in 72 hours
  • Visit http://www.absolutehire.com for more information
  • Contact Matt Bowden at 800-943-2589 ext. 5170



Industry Press Room

Available year-round, the CEDIA Industry Press Room works as a virtual press office. Member companies can post news releases year-round and press kits for events such as EXPO.



AVIS


  • Traveling for business or pleasure, your membership with CEDIA entitles you to special discounts.
  • Save 10% on Avis daily and weekly SuperValue rates
  • Avis low, promotional rate can save you up to 5% on business or pleasure rentals.



Alamo


  • Year-round discounts of up to 15% on either business or pleasure travel.
  • No additional driver fee, unlimited mileage



Hertz


  • 10% off Hertz Daily Member Benefit Rates.
  • 5% or greater off Hertz Leisure Rates, all car classes. Advance Reservations required.
  • Discounts in Europe and Worldwide.
  • Hertz # 1 Club Membership, Computerized Driving Directions, Hertz NeverLost, Express Return, and 24-Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance



First Data Services by Cardservice International


Electronic processing of major credit cards to increase you business income, whether your business is new, home based, mail order, Service Company, or internet, you’ll find our service to be the best in the industry. Your special CEDIA member package includes:

  • Full training
  • Electronic terminal or software with an imprinter to accept credit cards in person or by phone
  • Internet processing – now available
  • IBM or Mac software available
  • Website design available
  • Internet advertising – now available


For more information please contact James Deese at (800) 634-7221 ext. 105.


Apply for membership online right now!