What's going on at the CCS locations around the country:

Arizona:

CCS Arizona has joined with the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team to sponsor the Teachers' Lounge at a series of games at Chase Field. Attendance has been tremendous for Arizona educators and their families.

Kansas:

CCS designed and is implementing some of the first all digital, high resolution 2x2 video walls,  projection & audio systems in the Kansas City area. The implementation of the all digital design helps to “future proof” the Blue Valley District.

New England:

CCS New England has moved to a new 26,000 sq. ft. facility in Nashua, NH.

Texas:

CCS Texas added an office in McAllen, TX to offer new sales and technical jobs throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Miguel Ojeda has been appointed McAllen branch manager.

Thank you very much to our manufacturer partners who came to our soiree last Wednesday at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel at InfoComm 2010!  The reception was a successful event that brought together some of the top executives from audio visual manufacturers around the country.  We are privileged to work with all of you on a regular basis and always enjoy your company!

Thank you: AMX, Chief, Christie, Da-Lite, Epson, InFocus, Kramer, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Sanyo and SMART.

We look forward to next year at InfoComm 2011!

At the CCS VIP Reception at InfoComm: CCS' CEO John Godbout speaks with Rashid Skaf the President/CEO of AMX, while Joel Bultman and Patrick Durham both from Bridgers & Paxton Consulting Engineers of Albuquerque, NM look on.

Nineteen years ago, John Godbout ditched his corporate job to be his own boss.  Read more about the CCS Founder and CEO in today’s Phoenix Business Journal.  If you don’t have a copy, you can view it in the press section of the CCS website: http://www.ccsprojects.com/files/press/CCS-PBJ%205-28.pdf 

Also, CCS Texas recently had some nice media coverage on a few of their A/V education projects.
•    Campus Technology did a nice article on the innovative videoconference installation at the University of North Texas.  Read about it here: http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2010/05/25/U-North-Texas-Sets-Up-New-Telepresence-Space-for-40.aspx?sc_lang=en&Page=1

•    eSchool News did a best practice story on the Northside Independent School District 6,500 classroom installation.  Read about it here: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/04/07/expanding-school-district-gets-a-boost-in-interactive-technology/

By Julie Solomon, CCS Arizona

Talking Stick Resort just opened in Scottsdale, Ariz.  CCS provided all audio systems, visual display and digital signage throughout the resort including the 15-story hotel, state-of-the-art casino and fully equipped conference center.  The $3.5 million dollar project includes:

•    1,000 speakers
•    100 displays throughout the resort
•    Video wall of six 103” plasma displays on a custom designed lift system

If you’re in Scottsdale, be sure to stop by and let us know what you think!

Talking Stick Resort
9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale

At CCS, we are constantly working on new projects for our clients in local communities across the country. This week’s news focuses on the Southwest region so we turn the spotlight on several  exciting developments from CCS offices in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas!

Arizona:  CCS Scottsdale has just completed a major project for Casino Arizona's new Talking Stick Resort and Conference Center. CCS is responsible for all audio systems, visual displays and digital signage throughout the 15-story hotel, state-of-the-art casino and fully equipped conference center.  Visit: www.ccsprojects.com/az 

Colorado:  CCS in Colorado (offices in Denver & Colorado Springs) is proud to announce that Ed Kern has joined their growing team as the Systems Design Engineer.  Ed brings over 25 years of experience in the audio visual industry to CCS.  Ed’s background includes broadcast television, installation services, control system and DSP programming as well as extensive system design.  Visit: www.ccsprojects.com/co

Texas:  CCS Texas recently held an Open House event at their new Dallas location on Thursday, April 22nd. Manufacturers, vendors, customers and members from the local Dallas and Fort Worth business community were in attendance.  CCS in Dallas provided training session for its educational clients and showcased some state-of-the-art technology from manufacturers NEC, Samsung, SMART and Crestron.  Visit: www.ccsprojects.com/tx 

 New Mexico:  Cynthia Molnar recently joined the new CCS Albuquerque office as an Outside Sales Representative covering government and corporate accounts.  Cynthia has worked in the Albuquerque area for the past 20 years starting with her own marketing company then moving to computer sales, federal contract/grant coordination and audio/video sales. Cynthia’s knowledge, experience and long-time connections will be a great boost to the launch of the new office. Visit: www.ccsprojects.com/nm