Arlington, VA– The Electronic House Expo (EHX) announces the debut of the CE Pro Headquarters at the EHX Spring 2009. Produced by EH Events and sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association’s (CEA) TechHome Division, EHX Spring will run March 11-14 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
The CE Pro Headquarters will provide EHX attendees with the opportunity to visit with top editors, writers and industry leaders, to find fresh ideas and guidance for succeeding in the realities of the market.
CE Pro Headquarters Features Include:
Industry Training
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Industry experts will be on hand to discuss the most important topics from the readers of CE Pro. Sessions will take place throughout each day of the expo directly on the show floor and are offered FREE to all attendees.
Answering Your HDMI Questions: Jeff Boccaccio, DPL Labs and author of the “HDMI Corner”, will answer questions about HDMI. Attendees are encouraged to ask specific questions pertaining to problems they have encountered on a job; Boccaccio promises to answer any and all troubleshooting questions.
Business Survivability Guide: Steve Hayes,SnapAV and former CEDIA President, will offer instructive advice on how to survive and thrive during the recession. He will present tried and true examples of how to boost cash flow, increase productivity, find new business and more. Hayes is a former dealer who ran a CE Pro 100 company for many years.
Migrating Into Commercial: Jason Knott, Editor, CE Pro, will open up with tangible steps to move into commercial markets such as bars and restaurants, offices, houses of worship, retail and more. What are the equipment needs? How do you win competitive bids? How are the customers different from residential clients? What do you need to know to enter or diversify into the commercial market? Knott will present sure fire tips, guidance, and examples of dealers changing their business to follow the money.
CE Pro Survival Guide
CE Pro has collected and prepared a series of articles, analysis and perspectives exclusively for EHX attendees, totaling more than 50 pages of valuable information on topics ranging from Sample Business Contracts to Marketing Tips.
The Survival Guide is available on a FREE thumbdrive (quantity may be limited), sponsored by SnapAV. Attendees may stop by CE Pro HQ anytime during the show to register and receive their copy.
Fun And Prizes
CE Pro Headquarters facilitates networking among custom electronic professionals in a fun and relaxing environment directly on the Expo Floor, including: Bracket Buster Shoot Outs and an EHX Treasure Hunt in answering trivia from selected exhibit booths.