Affiliations

CEDIA - The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association, or CEDIA, is an international trade association of companies. These companies specialize in planning and installing electronic systems for the home - typically media rooms, single or multi-room entertainment systems, home automation and communication systems, and integrated whole-house subsystems providing control of lighting, security and HVAC systems. The association was founded in September, 1989 and has a total membership of approximately 2,000 member companies.

PARA - PARA is a nonprofit trade organization of independent specialty audio/video home theater dealers and custom installers who believe in providing their clients with professional, friendly and informed service, quality products, a personalized relationship-based shopping experience and expert technical support. PARA's mandate is to supply its dealers with business education, marketing tools, networking opportunities, and group deals on business services that can positively impact their bottom lines. The Annual Management Conference provides an ideal time to access the PARA brain trust and learn from the most successful people in our industry by sharing information and great ideas. PARA dealers are joined in partnership with over 100 Associate Manufacturer members who belong to PARA in support of specialists seeking education that helps them grow profitably.

HTSA - HTSA stands for Home Theater Specialists of America. HTSA is a multi-million dollar group of the finest and most respected audio video retail businesses across America. This is not our opinion, you can ask any industry insider. HTSA members consistently win international awards for retailing excellence, voted on by the press and the industry at large.