Press Room

For Immediate Release
April 15, 2004

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Jamie (Antcliff) Riley
CEDIA
317-328-4336
jriley@cedia.org

CEDIA and EH Publishing Inc. Conclude Training Arrangement After 2004 Events

Indianapolis, Ind. – CEDIA and EH Publishing Inc. announced today that their training agreement for the Electronic House Expos will conclude after November’s EHX Fall 2004 event in Long Beach, Calif. Per the agreement, in effect since 2003, CEDIA provides several attendee training and certification classes in conjunction with the EHX training program.

The two organizations will work closely to produce education and training at the upcoming EHX Fall 2004, November 15 – 18, in Long Beach, Calif.

“We have enjoyed working with CEDIA and its members to further promote awareness, education and training for the electronic home industry,” stated Ken Moyes, president of EH Publishing Inc. “We will continue to work with CEDIA and its members on many levels to continue to build awareness of the growing home electronics market to consumers and help installers and retailers service these consumers better.”

“Our partnership with EH Publishing has allowed us to reach a number of professionals with our training program,” said Ray Lepper, president of CEDIA. “We value our partnership with EH Publishing and look forward to additional opportunities to reach out to our members with valuable programs, events and training.”

About EH

EH is the information leader and resource for the electronic home industry, reaching more than a half- million electronic home professionals and consumers worldwide. Founded in 1994, EH has defined, cultivated and raised awareness of the $15 billion electronic home industry through its products, which include print publications, online publications, trade shows and market studies. EH Publishing is the industry’s source for home technology information and market analysis, with the targeted publications: Electronic House, CE Pro, TechLiving, TecHome Builder and produces the Electronic House Expo (EHX), a semi-annual trade show and conference for electronic home professionals. EH Online is the industry’s source for cutting-edge home technology news, market analysis and product information.

About CEDIA

CEDIA is a global trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has approximately 3,100 member companies worldwide. CEDIA members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. CEDIA is a not-for-profit organization based in Indianapolis, Ind. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association’s web site at www.cedia.org or call 1-800-669-5329.