CEA Named Among “Best Places to Work in Virginia”

ARLINGTON, Va. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® , owner and producer of the International CES, announced today that it has been named one of the 2012 Best Places to Work in Virginia, by Virginia Business and Best Companies Group. This is the second consecutive year that CEA has received this prestigious designation.

“CEA is honored to again receive recognition as one of the best places to work in Virginia,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “We recognize that our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we pride ourselves in finding creative ways to establish a comfortable, accommodating and family-friendly workplace.”

CEA offers flexible hours and encourages employees to work from home one day each week. Employee broadband service at home is subsidized. CEA also provides a mortgage assistance benefit, which is a $25,000 forgivable loan for purchase of a primary residence in Arlington County.

There is also a great emphasis on employee health and wellness. CEA has an on-site gym for employee use which is open 24 hours, seven days a week. In addition, CEA offers on-site boot camp, strength training and yoga programs at no cost to employees.

The rankings of the 2^nd annual Best Places to Work in Virginia will be published in the February 2012 issue of Virginia Business. The program recognizes the 70 best places of employment in Virginia, benefiting the state’s economy, its work force and businesses.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $190 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online: www.CE.org and www.DeclareInnovation.com. Follow CES at www.CESweb.org and through social media: http://facebook.com/InternationalCES; http://twitter.com/IntlCES; http://blog.ce.org/.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
  January 8, 2012, Las Vegas, NV

• 2012 International CES
  January 10-13, 2012, Las Vegas, NV

• Digital Music Forum East
  February 22 - 23, 2012, New York, NY
• CEA Economic Retreat
  Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2012, Vail, CO
• LA Games Conference
  April 23 - 24, 2012, Los Angeles, CA
• 2012 Spring Technology & Standards Forum
  May 14 - 18, 2012, Dallas, TX
• CE Week
  June 25 - 29, 2012, New York, NY
• CEA Line Shows
  June 27 - 28, 2012, New York, NY
• CEA Industry Forum
  October 14 - 17, 2012, San Francisco, CA
• CEO Summit and Board Retreat
  October 17 - 19, 2012, CA