
Resources on COVID-19 for Businesses
Many AVIXA members fall under the category of small business, owner operators, or self‑employed. At the time of writing, COVID‑19 is having an impact on these businesses across EMEA and the wider world. At AVIXA, we know that many of our members are facing uncertainty, and we want to help in any way that we can. Below are resources that can guide you and your business through these unforeseen circumstances: See More
- AVIXA Online Community – Connect and share stories or advice with your peers from around the world.
- International Monetary Fund - Overview on the financial impact and government measures around the globe.
- European Commission – Find information on how to take advantage of public procurement, view liquidity measures, and access financial support for European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the affected industry sectors.
- Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) & UK Government – For UK small business owners, a full range of business support measures have been made available to UK businesses. Find out how to access the support that has been made available, who is eligible, when the schemes open, and how to apply.
- Italian Resources:
- Ministero della Salute – COVID-19 (ministry of health – COVID specific page)
- Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze (ministry of economy and finance)
- Denmark
- Finland
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
- The current status of Pearson VUE's global test delivery centers.

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY
Webinar: The Link Between Optimism and Success
Join the United Kingdom AVIXA Women's Council Local Group for a panel discussion on the return to normal, what is it, when will it happen and how you can be optimistic and successful during these times. This will be followed by a presentation
from Monique Wintle-Camp who will be using her experience in the AV sector, mixed with her work in coaching and neuroscience, to tell us all about the link between optimism and success. Sign-up to join us for this exciting opportunity to celebrate
International Women’s Day!

CTS PREP DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES
Recently, Norwegian AV-integrator Leteng held an online CTS Prep course that had been originally planned as an onsite class, following the three day, 8‑hours‑a‑day format.
The feedback from participants was positive, indicating that with the right people to bridge the gap between those in front of their screens and the cameras, the online format was a success. “I would definitely take another course with this guy. He clearly knows the subject,” commented one attendee.

AVX AWARDS DEADLINES EXTENDED
The deadline for contributions for AVIXA’s global AV Experience Award programme, which recognizes the innovative integration of content, space, and technology to create or enhance an experience, has been extended to August 13.
The award programme is open to agencies, designers, end users, systems integrators, and manufacturers to showcase excellent projects where the enhanced real-life experience or almost-real-life experience could only be achieved through the integrated and innovative use of audiovisual technology.

RISE SPOTLIGHT ON SMART BUILDINGS
RISE Spotlight provides a unique forum for sharing thought leadership, insight, and opinion, aiming to spark conversation in the industry as well as drive engagement between ISE attendees, exhibitors, and partners in advance of ISE 2021.
The next RISE Spotlight on March 9 is Smart Buildings: The Way Forward.

INFOCOMM RESCHEDULED
With a holistic perspective of all factors in North America, AVIXA has announced the move of InfoComm 2021 from June 12‑18, to October 23‑29, 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
The award programme is open to agencies, designers, end users, systems integrators, and manufacturers to showcase excellent projects where the enhanced real-life experience or almost-real-life experience could only be achieved through the integrated and innovative use of audiovisual technology.

GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSES
AVIXA is currently preparing in-language courses in Vienna, Austria and Heilbronn, Germany.
In May, Austrian theater and event association OETHG’s Academy is offering a NAVS class held by networking specialist Benedikt Krönung, B. Ing., CCNA. In April, Heilbronn-based distributor Audio Pro is holding a CTS Prep course with Holger Wiesenberg, CTS.
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Chris Lavelle
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