Here is an opportunity to join in on the Movement that is sweeping the AV industry and get your brand associated with "Leading with Quality".
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Here is a detailed summary of the sponsorship program:
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You will be given a listing on the AQAV Sponsor Page, which allows you to link your company logo, contact information and links to technical or marketing materials.
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You may submit your companies' educational web resources for inclusion in our Educational Resources.
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A "virtual business card" will be located on every page of our website, as well as on all correspondence.
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Sponsors are recognized on our workshop course materials - helping you as a manufacturer who promotes quality, education and industry knowledge.
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You will be given an AQAV Sponsor logo graphic to add to your website and any other materials you deem appropriate.
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Membership to AQAV.
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An educational credit of $1,650. This credit can be given to staff or to clients. the credits are for in-person training for seminars scheduled in the U.S.
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Reduced tuition price of $1,100. (does not include membership or certification fees).
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First right for refusal to sponsor special events and private training (additional cost).
"Quality is the indisputable cure for poor profits, dissatisfied clients, and poor morale in this industry. If we can address these issues of quality, customers will be delighted and AV professionals will feel good about what they do. That’s the message.” - Mario J. Maltese
The Association for Quality in Audiovisual Technology, Inc.
What is AQAV?
AQAV is non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that is dedicated to improving the operational art of designing and installing audiovisual technology.
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Engineered audio visual systems continue to become more complex and difficult to integrate. By focusing on the quality management of these systems, and of those who design and install them, we can benefit the AV industry and all its stakeholders: including clients and users of AV technology, AV designers and installers, equipment manufacturers, related construction and architectural firms, and the environment.
WHY AV9000?
The Problem:
Rapid advancement in AV technology has resulted in more product knowledge than ever before, which merely underscores the need for fundamental education in the operational art. AVIXA has addressed only individual training, not the requisite quality management of the AV companies performing the services. With AV technology moving from the eclectic to the mainstream of our corporate and educational cultures, the cost of technology exceeds $80B and is steadily growing worldwide. The estimates of the cost of poor quality, defects, lost hours, rework, etc. exceed $15B.
In Other Words….
Customers, manufacturers, designers, integrators, independent programmers all want to know how to contain and control these costs. This begs the question: What companies can effectively manage their quality to assure the client always gets their AV system as it was ordered, in its entirety, and that the system performs at levels as intended, and that it was provided in accordance with best industry practices?
Introducing AQAV, a nonprofit organization dedicated to quality.
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Enter the Association for Quality in Audio Visual Technology, Inc.! We focus on the quality management systems (the “human systems”) that AV companies use to assure consistent quality. We “Point to” applicable standards and best practices developed by AVIXA, AES, SMPTE, and others.
How Can We Do It?
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By defining standards for quality management systems (AV9000)
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By providing training on AV quality issues
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By providing appraisal audits of AV systems
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By providing appraisal audits of AV companies
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Audiovisual technology is commanding a significant share of a capital budget. The need for finding qualified designers and integrators with management systems in place to assure consistent quality has never been greater, and the cost of poor quality is staggering.
Eliminating Punchlists.
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This is a one-hour presentation.
Speaker: William J. Lawrence, Jr. of AVI Systems Manager of Quality Board Member of AQAV, VP Programs
This organization is a membership organization open to ALL parties interested in improving the outcome of the integrated audiovisual system. If you are interested in joining or contributing to this effort please contact admin@AQAV.org. We look forward to working with you!