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Control Concepts Champions Gender Diversity and Equity

Control Concepts has showcased not only its commitment for improving gender diversity in AV, but also its action toward said commitment. Within the AV industry, only 14% of the workforce is female, and the ratio of females holding technical roles is much smaller. However, there are several companies dedicated to empowering women and working to […]

Control Concepts Welcomes Residential AV Expert, Jen Edelstein

In continuing to break new ground and own the moniker of the AV industry’s premier software development company specializing in API integration in both the commercial and residential AV space, Control Concepts is proud to announce the expansion of its development team with the hiring of industry veteran and residential expert Jen Edelstein. “As we […]

Tackling My Everest: How I Earned My CTS in Three Months

Control Concepts’ account manager offers a firsthand perspective on how she successfully earned her CTS certification. When I started in the commercial AV industry, I viewed the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) credential as Mt. Everest — namely, hard to attempt and nearly impossible to achieve. During my time at AVIXA, I knew numerous people who […]

Celebrating SCN’s The Nine Pro AV Superstars

(Image credit: Future) Not your typical list of honorable mentions, Systems Contractor News (SCN) The Nine scouts out aspiring folks who are not just “in AV,” but who are young AV leaders that are involved and who are making a lasting positive impact in the industry. This year’s class is no different. Talented in many ways, […]

The Nine 2022: Brittany DiCesare

By Jennifer Guhl ( SCN ) (Image credit: Future) She has a true passion for the AV industry as well as an inherent sense for business, workflows, and relationships. Title: Account Manager Company: Control Concepts, Inc. Location: Amissville, VA Overtime: DiCesare is a trained musician and vocalist. Her family insists she was singing before […]

Why Invest in In-Person Company Events

At a time when hiring and retention are so critical, remote work, flexible schedules, and work/life balance are of high importance to team members. There is also an increased demand for roles that offer growth, opportunity, connection to company success, and association with positive company culture. Since it is a mix of these qualities that […]

Control Concepts Welcomes Brittany DiCesare

Successful businesses are built on trusting relationships, that establish community, fulfill needs, serve clients, and are inherently supportive throughout all phases of engagement. While these qualities can be captured in an organization’s core beliefs and strategy, there still needs to be an internal champion who carries the torch and responsibility of leading the charge toward […]

The Value of Core Values

There are reasons why teams find synergies, businesses work well together, and clients do business with certain organizations. In most cases, it’s not about competitive pricing, quick turnaround time, value in quality products or services, profit margin, or wages. Successful business, client, and employment relationships are built on a common set of beliefs or values. […]

Making Technology and the AV Industry Accessible

Control Concepts, whose main focus is AV control system programming and software development, has brought a lot to the industry including expert knowledge, industry-known modules, drivers, and middleware, as well as a diverse team whose skill sets has get reach across the industry. However, Control Concepts doesn’t limit itself to hiring only those who are […]

Celebrating SCN’s The Nine

In an industry thirsty for new talent, the AV world also takes time to recognize the rising, influential people already in the industry and who are establishing their roots. Specifically Systems Contractor News (SCN) The Nine scouts out aspiring folks who are not just “in AV,” but who are involved and making a lasting impact. “The […]