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CEDIA Crosspoint offers members the latest and greatest trends and advancements in the electronic systems industry. Crosspoint opens a direct line of communication between electronic systems contractors, manufacturers and other members in the association. Supported by CEDIA’s volunteer Technology Council, Crosspoint includes a wiki, blogs, forums, survey polls and an audio/video library designed to provide an immense knowledgebase for industry professionals. Participants have the opportunity to discuss the current business climate as well as make future projections on industry trends to help others plan for upcoming challenges to their businesses. For information about contributing, contact CEDIA’s Technology Council at techcouncil@cedia.org. CEDIA Crosspoint may be found at www.cediacrosspoint.com. CEDIA Crosspoint is an exclusive CEDIA Member benefit. For information about CEDIA membership please email member@cedia.org.

CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® is the official magazine of CEDIA. Geared towards architects, interior designers and builders, Electronic Lifestyles® helps professionals incorporate new technologies into the home. The magazine also details the benefits of working with a professional CEDIA Electronic Systems Contractor member to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction. Loaded with information on the newest technologies accompanied with superb photography, Electronic Lifestyles® offers its readers an enjoyable view into the electronics world of today. Pre-order your copies of the Winter 2009 edition today at www.cedia.org/elmag. Also, check out the Fall 2008 issue just released in September. Copies are still available.

CEDIA e-Learning offers the opportunity to earn CEDIA CEUs without leaving your home of office. E-Learning provides first-rate training on demand with greater affordability, no travel and flexible scheduling that does not interfere with the critical daily operations of your business. With a wide variety of e-Learning courses available, be prepared to fine tune all of the necessary skills to succeed in the industry. Each course includes a final assessment consisting of 10 to 20 questions to reinforce the course objectives and understanding of the material. You have 30 days to complete the online courses, with the ability to stop and restart at anytime. For more information regarding e-Learning, please contact elearning@cedia.org.

CEDIA Management Conference 2009 will be held at the Carefree Resort & Villas in Carefree, Arizona, March 4-7, 2009. Due to the overwhelming response to the strategic planning elements of the 2008 conference, CEDIA will place a greater focus on that topic. Attendees will assess their business and create an individualized One-Page Strategic Plan that can be implemented immediately to help them move forward with industry advancements. Management Conference provides the necessary support industry businesses need to become stronger, more profitable and more connected. Management Conference offers electronic systems business owners and managers classroom learning, engaging presentations and invaluable peer networking. Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard will present his keynote address, The Power to Win, outlining how attendees can take lessons learned in the boxing arena and apply them in their professional world. Online registration is now open. For more details, visit www.cedia.org/mc.