Associations
Avera Audiovisual is proud to be a member of a number of industry associations which provide us with access to the newest technologies, creative team members, and the most current vendors anywhere around the world.
AV Alliance‘s 80 members are part of a unique, global family of premium audio visual companies and event technology providers brings you the latest equipment and technology for your live, virtual, or hybrid event – wherever you are! Our network offers cutting edge AV and event technology equipment for hire, straight out of our warehouses in 50 countries and over 100 locations worldwide.
The Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) is the city’s most active networking, advocacy and economic development organization, bringing together over 1000 local businesses and entrepreneurs to work at ‘making business better’.
The Business Council of British Columbia provides public-policy research and advocacy on issues that enhance BC’s competitiveness and prosperity.
Canadian Audio Visual Providers Association (CAVPA) represents Canadian-owned audio-visual, sound, and lighting companies from coast to coast by engaging with the event industry, facilitating government advocacy, and creating career awareness.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the commercial, industrial and civic interests of Calgary and district.; to promote integrity and good faith, just and equitable principles in business; to achieve uniformity in commercial usages; to acquire, preserve and distribute industrial commercial and civic statistics and information of value; to discover and correct abuses; to prevent or adjust business controversies; to support the interests of our city and district in provincial, national and imperial issues.
The Congress Rental Network (CRN) is a worldwide network of 45 independent conferencing solutions companies spanning 43 countries in 5 continents. All member companies share the unique vision of CRN, which is to provide the highest level of quality and service for any conference, congress, meeting or event utilizing the latest Bosch Conferencing Equipment.
Founded in 1990, the CRN has partnered exclusively with its technology partner, Bosch. Bosch has led the conference market by consistently introducing innovative and award winning conferencing solutions. The Bosch name is synonymous with innovation, quality and reliability. Each CRN member is a specialist in these conferencing and simultaneous interpretation solutions.
Destination Toronto, in partnership with the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Hotel Association, markets and promotes the city to attract visitors and major meetings and events, and supports local businesses to maximize the opportunities of the visitor economy.
Destination Vancouver is the non-profit, member-led destination management organization for the city of Vancouver, BC. Their purpose is to transform Vancouver’s communities and visitors through the power of travel and to be thoughtful leaders, advocates and ambassadors for the city. They work with our 800+ members and partners in Vancouver’s visitor economy to develop compelling experiences and offerings for visitors and to promote Vancouver in key Canadian, US, and international markets.
The Event Production Network (EPN) creates memorable experiences for meeting planners and event organizers from concept to completion. The North American alliance of premier companies which spans the entire continent, sets the standard for AV excellence for in-person, virtual and hybrid events.
Event Safety Alliance Canada (ESAC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and educating health and safety for the arts, entertainment, and live event communities with enthusiasm and determination.
Since its inception in 1887, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has been recognized as Western Canada’s leading business association, engaging Members to impact public policy at all levels of government and to succeed and prosper in the global economy. With a Membership whose employees comprise one-third of B.C.’s workforce, GVBOT is the largest business association between Victoria and Toronto.
The International Live Events Association (ILEA), is a global community of thousands of creative event professionals whose skills, expertise and experience power some of the most recognized and respected live events around the world. ILEA provides education and collaborative networking opportunities that achieve creative event experiences.
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) strives to lead the world in education, networking and innovative solutions that advance not only the meeting and event industry, but the careers of the professionals in it. Through MPI’s global network of local chapters, we activate, educate, support and connect the connectors—people who are passionate about bringing people together.
PCMA educates, inspires, and listens, creating meaningful experiences where passion, purpose and commerce come together. We are the world’s largest community for Business Events Strategists, providing senior-level education, networking, and market intelligence for the global business events industry.
Tourism Calgary regularly engages with its community of more than 800 industry partners to leverage its creative campaigns, highly visible digital channels and readily-available brand resources to support partners’ marketing efforts and to share their stories with potential visitors. As advocates, Tourism Calgary works alongside partners and stakeholders to make Calgary the ultimate host city. As ultimate hosts, Tourism Calgary attracts, develops, promotes and activates festivals, events and meetings and conventions. As activators, Tourism Calgary leverages its digital platforms and visitor information services to drive business for our partners.