Industry Associations

Now in its sixth year, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) Leadership Summit will return Feb. 18-21 with a full slate of offerings geared toward helping executives from installing companies keep pace with the fast-evolving marketplace and industry trends.

Itemizing the rewards of industry participation.

In this article, Ron Davis discusses why it's important to recognize the accomplishments of the security industry's pioneers.

The Metropolitan Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of New York (MBFAA) in October hosted a gala affair to recognize and honor more than 50 industry professionals with at least 35 years of experience in the alarm industry. The "Pioneers of the New York Alarm Industry" event attracted more than 150 attendees to the Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows Park.

Following a months-long effort by a task force charged with rewriting this city's alarm ordinance, installing security contractors and city leaders are hailing sweeping changes made to the provision ...

This month I am presenting the second installment of a great idea presented to me by Jerry Tester, owner of Security Alert Inc. in Winterville, N.C. First addressed in my January column, this theme is so vital to the well-being of our industry that I felt compelled to indulge the topic further.

SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION "The Big Idea" columnist Ron Davis will give the keynote address at the Pennsylvania Burglar & Fire Alarm Association's annual expo.

The Protection Bureau has announced personnel changes to bolster its monitoring center staff, as well as participation in the state alarm association.

HID Global Director of Government Relations Kathleen Carroll has been elected chair of TechAmerica's identity management committee. Carroll, who served as vice chair of the committee for the past two years, will now perform as chair through 2012.

During its recent annual meeting, the Security Industry Association’s board of directors has added and re-elected board members.

Established in 2005 by the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA) and SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION (SSI), the PDQ program aims to raise industry-wide awareness, motivate alarm companies to be proactive and provide workable models for others.

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