ESA Extends Free CEU Offering through April

ESA Extends Free CEU Offering through April

The six free CEU courses ESA offered through March will remain available free of charge through April. The association has taken the price tag off these courses to support electronic security and life safety companies during the coronavirus outbreak. As...
Google Announces Gift of $340 Million in Ad Credits to SMBs

Google Announces Gift of $340 Million in Ad Credits to SMBs

On Friday, March 27, Google announced it would give $340 million in ad credits to all small and mid-size businesses who had an active Google Ads account over the past year. The blog post by Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated...
#ProFire #ProSecurity are Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers

#ProFire #ProSecurity are Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers

UPDATED 3/28 — CISA Essential Workers Guidelines Version 2.0 Now Calls Out Industry Specifically Due to unprecedented executive actions by major city mayors and governors to restrict public movement in cities and some states, we felt it necessary to provide...
What’s in the $2 Trillion Aid Package in Response to Coronavirus Crisis

What’s in the $2 Trillion Aid Package in Response to Coronavirus Crisis

The growing economic crisis for business and employees resulting from the government response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is truly putting our economy on the brink of disaster. This includes the businesses and employees of many ESA members and all...
White House and Senate Reach Deal on Stimulus Bill

White House and Senate Reach Deal on Stimulus Bill

The Senate is scheduled to pass an historic $2 Trillion stimulus bill that will provide direct payments to most Americans, provide tax breaks and loans to corporations and provide additional funds to combat the Coronavirus. The Speaker of the House...
ESA, in partnership with SIA and TMA, Rallies Industry Behind Push for Essential Workers Designation

ESA, in partnership with SIA and TMA, Rallies Industry Behind Push for Essential Workers Designation

ESA – in partnership with SIA and TMA – rallies the industry to take action, in supporting the industry’s designation as an “essential service” amidst state executive orders to stay in place. While CISA and DHS guidelines have been put...
ESA Stands with Electronic Security and Life Safety Industry During COVID-19 Crisis

ESA Stands with Electronic Security and Life Safety Industry During COVID-19 Crisis

ESA is now offering select free CEU courses in recognition of the economic challenges for businesses affected by COVID-19. These six courses extend the opportunity to learn new topics and to work toward certification or licensing while many might have...
State-by-State COVID-19 Security Industry Updates

State-by-State COVID-19 Security Industry Updates

The dramatic events related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) over the last few weeks are unlike anything previously experienced in the US economy. The Electronic Security Association is committed to be a valued resource and partner to our members, their customers...
Joint Statement on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) from the Electronic Security and Life Safety Industry Associations

Joint Statement on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) from the Electronic Security and Life Safety Industry Associations

During this challenging time, ESA, SIA and TMA are united in representing your interest in the electronic security and life safety industry. The rapid government response through executive action, regulatory changes and legislation at the local, state and federal level...
ESA CEO Among Industry’s 2020 Hall of Fame List

ESA CEO Among Industry’s 2020 Hall of Fame List

ESA CEO Merlin Guilbeau has been enshrined among the legends of the security industry in The SSI Industry Hall of Fame, Class of 2020. Merlin earned this honor by his contributions to the industry, through leadership in previous roles and...