In today’s competitive marketplace, success depends on more than just great products and services. Businesses thrive when they align themselves with a strong professional network, demonstrate credibility, and have a collective voice advocating for their interests. One of the most powerful ways to achieve this is by belonging to a highly respected industry association.
For Canadian-owned audio visual, sound, and lighting companies, the Canadian Audio Visual Providers Association (CAVPA) exemplifies the important benefits of membership.
Who Is CAVPA
CAVPA is a national non-profit association representing 36 (and growing) Canadian-owned audio visual, sound, and lighting companies from coast to coast. By engaging directly with the event industry, and facilitating government advocacy, CAVPA ensures that members not only have a seat at the table, but also the strength of a unified voice and the positive influence this creates.
In fact, to secure that ‘seat at the table’, the President of Fifty North Events – Jason Wagner –literally sits at the table as one of CAVPA’s Board Members.
CAVPA’s Role
CAVPA brings together Canadian-owned rental and staging companies of all sizes to promote the industry, address sector-wide challenges, and create opportunities for growth for all. By working collectively, members are better positioned to protect fair competition, raise professional standards, and build a resilient industry.
Fifty North Events has both benefitted directly from their membership, and done their part to support CAVPA and its members for the collective benefit of our industry.
The Core Pillars of Belonging
Government Advocacy
CAVPA engages with provincial and federal governments to champion issues critical to Canadian AV businesses. Fifty North Events plays a role in:
- Highlighting the industry’s economic and employment contributions.
- Advocating for recognition as essential supply chain partners supporting live events and communications.
- Pushing back against monopolistic or anti-competitive practices.
- Collaborating with other organizations to strengthen advocacy efforts.
Industry Engagement
Belonging to CAVPA means being part of a community that actively engages with event planners, venues, and stakeholders across the country. The association works to:
- Showcase Canadian-owned AV companies like Fifty North Events.
- Promote fair opportunities for Canadian firms in a competitive marketplace.
Key Areas of Advocacy
Promoting Open Market Access:
In a competitive international space, CAVPA works to ensure that Canadian-owned AV companies have fair opportunities to provide their services at events and venues across the country.
Educating Event Planners:
The association educates event planners and their clients on the importance of choosing Canadian AV vendors to promote freedom of choice and support local businesses.
Industry Collaboration:
Collaboration doesn’t mean competition. CAVPA collaborates with other industry organizations to amplify their collective message and goals, and provides avenues for its members to communicate about matters important to our industry.
Professionalism and Quality
Commitment to Standards:
Membership means there is an adherence to the standards and ethics upheld by the association, which can reassure clients of a certain level of professionalism and quality.
While our repeat-customers already know this about Fifty North Events, CAVPA membership solidifies our reputation for excellence and reassures new potential clients when choosing their service provider.
Access to Resources and Community
Expertise:
Membership in CAVPA includes access to industry insights, training, and resources, which helps members stay current with trends and innovations, further bolstering their expertise and credibility. This invaluable industry information helps Fifty North Events stay on top of what’s happening in our industry, and our clients’ expectations.
Professional Growth & Knowledge
Educational Resources:
Fifty North Events accesses training programs, workshops, webinars, and conferences to stay updated on industry best practices. And CAVPA’s up to date market data, research, and insights help us to create informed business decisions and secure that competitive edge.
Belonging to the Canadian Audio Visual Providers Association (CAVPA) provides invaluable resources for Fifty North Events, by connecting it with a professional, industry-focused organization, demonstrating a commitment to Canadian-owned businesses, and benefiting from the collective influence CAVPA has in advocating for industry interests.
At the same time, it provides a venue for Fifty North Events to share its experience and knowledge with others in the industry for the collective advancement of Canada’s event management professionals.
Trust us to bring the highest level of experience and expertise to your next event.
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