New NSCA Conference Features Business Training, Networking, Manufacturer Training

NSCA is introducing a "Best Practices Conference (BPC)" series featuring business training, networking, and manufacturer training designed for mid-level managers. The first BPC conference will take place September 30 - October 1, in Dallas.

NSCA's Business & Leadership Conference witnessed several years of growth and the executives that attend BLC requested we bring a more tactical, hands-on event for their management teams. BPC will provide four distinct tracks based on finance, operations, sales, and project management. With time spent away from the office becoming a concern, NSCA developed the BPC to bring more specific business training to its members in a one-and-a-half day event. NSCA will host four BPC events in the fall of 2013, providing multiple opportunities for integrators to attend. The conference workshops, taught by trusted industry experts, focus on business skills that will help integration firms improve efficiencies and increase profits.

BPC will also feature two unique components including manufacturer training and a roundtable discussion with industry peers. The roundtable provides the opportunity to have back-and-forth conversations on issues affecting integrators in specific regions and how NSCA can continue to provide information and solutions that will help integrators create a sustainable, profitable business.

"Systems integrators are positioning their businesses to strengthen their relevance with their clients," says Ingolf deJong, president of general communications and the NSCA board of directors. "There is no better way to stay ahead of the curve than by applying tactical information that NSCA provides its membership through its research, training, benchmarking, and policy work. During the roundtable, discussions of these BPCs the NSCA team will focus on policy issues and other items that affect the real cost of doing business."

The sessions and presenters have all been chosen by systems integrators, proving the value of the conference. Upcoming BPCs will be held: September 30 - October 1: Dallas; October 17 - 18: Irvine, California; November 7 - 8: Foxwood, Connecticut; and November 18 - 19: Chicago, Illinois.

"The industry has asked us for years to bring training to them on a regional basis," says Chuck Wilson, NSCA executive director. "We are combining business skills with our best components of the Business & Leadership Conference -- the networking and shared industry experiences -- to mid-level managers throughout the country. Our goal is to provide an affordable and accessible event designed specifically for those who aren't able to get to the BLC."

Registration for the one-and-a-half day event is just $299 for NSCA members and $399 for non-members. Registration includes manufacturer training, networking events, and all courses. For more information on the sessions, registration and sponsorships, contact NSCA at 800.446.6722, or visit the new event website below.