Start Your Engines: New Year, Same Goal | Troy Story

New year, same goal. Troy used to think leading meant holding on tighter—but growth sometimes means letting go. The HETMA Virtual Conference is coming up, and his role has changed, but the mission hasn’t: serve the community, build access, create connection. Read More

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January 26, 2026

Beyond Compliance: Building Inclusive Learning Environments in 2026 | Empowered by Design

Colleges face a 2026 deadline to make online content fully accessible, and the stakes have never been higher. This article explores common barriers, legal risks and practical steps for creating inclusive classrooms and AV environments. Learn why universal design isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s essential for compliance, reputation, and attracting students. Read More

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Business of AV Goal Setting #RoadTo10K Joe Way HETMA

January 26, 2026

Goal Setting for Success | Business of AV

Goal setting succeeds when it starts with meaning, not just metrics, so that the goal has a real reason to survive competing priorities. Joe Way explores how to turn a vague intention into a clear target with structure, translate it into repeatable actions through simple if-then planning, and setting milestones that promote a consistent review cadence to keep the goal alive, measurable, and steadily moving forward. Read More

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January 23, 2026

Amplified: Thomas Eastlack | Community Connections with Ryan

Thomas Eastlack brings a rare kind of steadiness to AV/IT work: the belief that people deserve to feel supported, not talked down to, especially when they’re stressed. Across two conversations on the AV/IT Amplifier podcast, what comes through isn’t a checklist of best practices—it’s a service posture built on empathy, clarity, and a refusal to let helpfulness turn into self-erasure. This “Amplified” edition reframes his message into a simple reminder for the rest of us: you can care deeply, lead quietly, and still not lose yourself in the process. Read More

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January 19, 2026

Keep Moving: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Achieving Your Goals | Business of AV

There are seasons in life when you can feel the weight of the mission more than the weight of the realities around you. When that happens, you feel inspired and ready to create real change. Even if nothing is “different” just yet, you know that something is about to flip. On our campuses, the rooms... Read More

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