Computer Repair, TV Repair Trade Associations

Association of Computer Repair Business Owners (ACRBO)

A 501(c)(6) trade association founded in 2009 for computer repair business owners; offers networking, vendor programs, a code of conduct, marketing tools, and consumer-facing member locator.

https://www.acrbo.com/ Membership: 4,000

ASCDI (Association of Service, Communication, Data, and ITAD Providers)

Global association of companies that buy, sell, service, refurbish and responsibly recycle IT and telecom equipment; emphasizes ethics, anti-counterfeit best practices, and right-to-repair advocacy.

https://www.ascdi.com/ Membership: 360

ASCII Group (The ASCII Group)

One of North America’s longest-standing MSP/VAR communities; provides peer networking, regional events, member-only forums, market research, vendor programs, and business tools for IT service providers.

https://www.ascii.com/ Membership: 1,400

AVIXA (Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association)

International trade association for the audiovisual industry (producer of InfoComm); provides standards, certifications (CTS), training, market intelligence, and a large AV integrator/manufacturer network.

https://www.avixa.org/ Membership: 11,400

BICSI

Information and communications technology (ICT) association known for RCDD and installer/technician credentials; serves a large community through standards, education, and events.

https://www.bicsi.org/ Membership: 26,000

CEDIA (The Association for Smart Home Professionals)

The association for smart home professionals; offers training, certifications, advocacy, and industry events (e.g., CEDIA Expo) for residential integrators and suppliers worldwide.

https://cedia.org/ Membership: 30,000

CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)

Leading IT industry trade association known for certifications (e.g., A+, Security+), communities, advocacy, and research; connects vendors, distributors, MSPs, and solution providers.

https://www.comptia.org/ Membership: 2,100

Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

North America’s consumer technology trade association and owner of CES; provides advocacy, standards, market research, and business development for consumer electronics ecosystem companies.

https://www.cta.tech/ Membership: 1,300

Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA International)

Not‑for‑profit professional association for electronics and IT technicians; issues vendor‑neutral certifications across electronics, fiber, wireless, smart home, and related fields; active member community.

https://www.eta-i.org/ Membership: 4,000

HDI (Help Desk Institute)

Professional association and certification body for service desk/IT support organizations and practitioners; offers chapters, training, research, conferences, and a strong peer network.

https://www.thinkhdi.com/ Membership: 7,500

i‑SIGMA (International Secure Information Governance & Management Association)

Trade association for secure data destruction and records/information management providers; oversees NAID AAA and PRISM Privacy+ certifications and provides compliance and advocacy resources.

https://isigmaonline.org/ Membership: 2,500

IPC (Association Connecting Electronics Industries)

Global electronics manufacturing association ("Association Connecting Electronics Industries"); more than 3,000 member companies use IPC standards, training, market intelligence, and advocacy.

https://www.ipc.org/ Membership: 3,200

ISACA

Global professional association advancing digital trust (audit, security, risk, privacy, governance); large chapter network, certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC), training and conferences.

https://www.isaca.org/ Membership: 185,000

MSPAlliance (International Association of Cloud & Managed Service Providers)

International association and standards/certification body for cloud and managed service providers; large worldwide MSP community with best‑practice guidance, advocacy and partner programs.

https://mspalliance.com/ Membership: 30,000

National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA)

Non‑profit representing commercial AV and systems integration businesses (integrators, manufacturers, consultants); provides business resources, research, advocacy, and education.

https://www.nsca.org/ Membership: 800

RSPA (Retail Solutions Providers Association)

North America’s largest community of POS/retail technology providers (VARs, ISVs, vendors, distributors); offers legal/security hotlines, education, peer networking, and the RetailNOW conference.

https://www.gorspa.org/ Membership: 732

SCTE (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers)

Applied‑science association for broadband/cable engineering; provides ANSI‑accredited standards, technical training/certifications, chapters, and the annual SCTE TechExpo.

https://www.scte.org/ Membership: 19,000

SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers)

Professional society for broadcast and multimedia technology professionals; offers certifications, education, regulatory/technical advocacy, and an extensive U.S. chapter network.

https://sbe.org/ Membership: 5,000

Service Alliance Group

Member community for home‑service and repair business owners (appliance, HVAC, etc.) offering training, coaching, peer groups and events to grow service operations.

https://servicealliancegroup.com/ Membership: 3,000

SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers)

Global society for motion picture and television engineers; develops media tech standards (e.g., SMPTE ST 2110), hosts education and conferences, and supports local sections.

https://www.smpte.org/ Membership: 5,000