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Behind CEDIA’s Strategy to Define Not Just Itself, But an Entire Industry

CEDIA CEO Daryl Friedman explains the association’s evolving mission to help shape the role of integrators in the…

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The Week in Playback: Custom Integration Scores Massive Win for Workforce Education

CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and…

News July 18
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529 Savings Plans Now Cover Integrator Trade Education Following CEDIA Advocacy

The expansion of popular 529 plans for secondary education expenses allows the funds to pay for CEDIA certifications…

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CEDIA Launches Consumer Awareness Campaign for Integrators

Part of the campaign will include a customizable video for CEDIA members for use in marketing and sales…

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CEDIA Pushes for Senate Support on “Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act” Bill

The “Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act” could expand the use of 529 savings accounts to pay…

News June 4
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2nd Smart Home Day on Capitol Hill Talks Tariffs, CEDIA Channel Importance

Bolstered by manufacturers and other industry leaders, CEDIA took to D.C. to advocate for integrators in light of…

News April 8
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Incoming Tariffs ‘Will Hit This Industry,’ Says Legal Expert During CEDIA Webinar

Legal panelists Laura Siegel Rabinowitz and Rob Mangas caught CEDIA members up to speed on what they should…

News February 24
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CEDIA Wraps Up a Banner Year for Integrator Advocacy

CEDIA closes a pivotal year of advocacy, pushing for official recognition of technology integrators in the U.S. and…

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CEDIA Announces 3-Year Extension for President & CEO Friedman

After working tirelessly to elevate the custom integration sector since taking the dual role in late 2021, Daryl…

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