Posts From Commercial Advisory Council
When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Dispatcher
February 9, 2017In the outskirts of Las Vegas there exists a unique school, The Veteran’s Tribute Career and Technical Academy (VTCTA), dedicated…
Read full articleCommercial Advisory Council Celebrates 40 Years of Service to APCO
August 13, 2016APCO’s 42nd annual conference was held in New York City in 1976, allowing attendees to celebrate the bi-centennial year in place of major historical significance in America. That year also saw the very first meeting of the Commercial Advisory Committee (CAC), formed to produce an alliance between APCO and manufacturing and service providers of commercial/corporate members.
Read full articleCAC Contribution: Fiscal Discipline & Accountability
June 26, 2015In today’s environment, where budgets are tight and funding requests are unending, having a solid track record of managing and maintaining your communications assets will give you an advantage in the battle for those elusive dollars. Most effective leaders and managers tend to show favor toward those who act responsibly, demonstrate discipline and have a history of being efficient managers of limited resources.
Read full articleWhy Should a Corporate Professional Join APCO International?
April 5, 2012Surveys indicate that 98% of APCO International Commercial Members make valuable contacts for potential business at the annual APCO conference…
Read full articleAPCO’s Commercial Advisory Council Now Accepting Applications for Membership
April 5, 2012The Commercial Advisory Council (CAC) of APCO International is commencing its annual Call for Member Nominations process to seat up…
Read full articleReport from APCO’s Commercial Advisory Council
September 1, 2010An update from the APCO Commercial Advisory Council on its election during the APCO annual conference in Houston. This article includes a way for any APCO member to reach out to the CAC with questions or for guidance.
Read full articleInjury Severity Prediction
May 1, 2010Discussion of Advanced Automatic Collision Notification and its implications for the comm center, including discussion of the development of a standard by APCO, NENA and members of the telematics service providers to integrate that information into 9-1-1 ALI data.
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