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CSSA’s Core Purpose |
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To deliver solutions that will enhance each Member’s competitiveness. |
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CSSA’s Core Values |
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Integrity and Honesty |
Member-Focused |
Member Involvement |
Service Excellence |
Embrace Change |
Environment for Staff Development |
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Benefits of Your Membership Include: |
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Influence over Quality of Products & Services
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Our core value of Member Involvement ensures Member participation in the selection of which products and services are offered by the Association. CSSA Members also have regional board representation that differentiates the Association from typical suppliers. The result is high-quality products and services specifically selected to fit the needs of most independent operating companies. For the Association Line Card … click here. |
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Connecting with Industry Peers |
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The STAR Conference is just one example of how the Association connects you with others in the industry so you can share experiences and exchange ideas with industry peers. The STAR Conference also provides a venue to facilitate product and service selection. For more information on the STAR Conference … click here. |
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Centralized Technical Support Services for Increased Efficiency |
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CSSA is recognized for our superior ability to provide centralized support services for Members. CSSA has a certified staff of specialists that can help assess applications, configure business systems, and even provide technical support services, including installation support. For more information on techLINK services … click here. |
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Competitive Edge for Enterprise Solutions Profitability |
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CSSA improves enterprise solutions profitability by centralizing technical support services, maintaining volume commitments and other contract requirements not achievable by stand-alone companies. CSSA also provides access to fee-based, specialized installation services at reasonable Member rates. For more information on CSSA Enterprise Solutions … click here. |
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Access to Technology Training Programs |
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CSSA has experienced, knowledgeable trainers that provide a wide variety of technology training solutions, including standardized certification programs and customized training programs specifically designed to meet your needs. Training is available at the CSSA training facility, on-site at Member specified locations, or even web-based. For more information on techLINK training programs … click here. |
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Dedicated, Professional Association Staff |
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The Association staff is committed to serving the needs of Member companies. Our core values of integrity and honesty, service excellence, encouraging Member involvement, and embracing change help provide an environment for staff development that is Member-focused. For more information on your Association staff … click here. |
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Membership Classifications: |
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Category I Members: |
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Any partnership, corporation, cooperative, limited liability company, American Indian Nation or municipality, or a successor to any such entity, owning, operating or owning fifty percent (50%) or more of the stock or other ownership interest in any such entity that operates a local exchange telecommunications company authorized to provide basic local telecommunications service in a specific geographic area. |
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Category II Members: |
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Any partnership, corporation, cooperative or limited liability company, or a successor to such an entity operating as a telecommunications company that is engaged in any of the following principal lines of business: local exchange and for basic local telecommunications service (but not eligible as a Category I Member); interexchange telecommunications service; wireless telecommunications service; competitive local exchange carrier; competitive access provider; cable TV company; or any other type of telecommunications company as may be approved by the CSSA Board of Directors. |
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Membership Fees: |
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Membership fees are set per Board policy. Please contact your Association staff for more information. |
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