How to Catch a Murderer

How to Catch a Murderer

Electronic security and life safety professionals deter crime — they help people feel safe. They can even put a murderer behind bars. Just ask David Morris, president of ESA member company, Modern Systems Inc., of Somerset, KY. This past summer,...
85% of Business Failures Occur in Companies That Don’t Belong to a Trade Association

85% of Business Failures Occur in Companies That Don’t Belong to a Trade Association

Yes, you read that correctly — it’s an extremely high percentage, but it doesn’t surprise me. Associations, like ESA, bring so much value to their members that they should be a staple in your company's annual budget. As we embark...
How this One Member Benefit Can Help Recoup More than Double Your Member Dues

How this One Member Benefit Can Help Recoup More than Double Your Member Dues

Ever compare dollar-for-dollar your membership’s annual fees vs. the savings it brings you? For now, let’s just compare it against ONE of the many member benefits that you and your company’s employees are entitled to by being a member of...
Vlogging and Learning are a Great Match

Vlogging and Learning are a Great Match

Vlogging and the video culture of the youngest generations may seem strange to us parents and grandparents, but this mode of communication is mainstream for teens and younger kids. HAVE YOU HEARD of Jake or Logan Paul? My kids love...
What Really Matters With “Net Neutrality”

What Really Matters With “Net Neutrality”

Many virtual barrels of ink have spilled on the topic of “net neutrality” over the last two years and no issue has generated more intense scrutiny and public interest with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) since it published its proposed...
ESX and ESA Leadership Summit — Registrations Launch for 2018 Must-Attend Events in the Midst of Budgeting Season

ESX and ESA Leadership Summit — Registrations Launch for 2018 Must-Attend Events in the Midst of Budgeting Season

It’s about that time. You’re budgeting for 2018 — and some initiatives are making the cut, while others are not. As competition in the market becomes more fierce each day, you must rely on your employees to drive your unique...
ESA and Nevada Chapter Contribute to Injured Police Officer’s Fund of Nevada

ESA and Nevada Chapter Contribute to Injured Police Officer’s Fund of Nevada

During a special Nevada Security Association Meeting, held last week, the Electronic Security Association and it’s Nevada Chartered Chapter presented Las Vegas Metro Police Assistant Sheriff, Tim Kelly, with a $5,000 donation for the Injured Police Officer’s Fund of Nevada. ...
Electronic Security Association on an Industry Hiring Mission

Electronic Security Association on an Industry Hiring Mission

The Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) “Get Into Security” initiative is encouraging veterans to join more than 500,000 residential and commercial security industry professionals who make a difference in the lives of millions. The Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) “Get Into Security”...
Call for Action – Standards Involvement

Call for Action – Standards Involvement

ESA Members can advocate and have a voice in codes and standards that impact their businesses by becoming members in the National Fire Protection Association. There are many NFPA codes and standards that apply to the electronic security and life...
Introducing, ESA’s Redesigned Leadership Team

Introducing, ESA’s Redesigned Leadership Team

As a new era is being crafted for the Electronic Security Association, it has never been more vital that we foster great teamwork, accountability and synergy. With careful thought and consideration, the association is introducing a redesigned leadership team. These...