The ESA Mentorship Program and How it Works

The ESA Mentorship Program and How it Works

The ESA Mentorship Program is built on trust, collaboration and commitment. It provides the opportunity for both parties to learn from each other — and can be your competitive edge. As the national trade association for the electronic security and...
The Future Buying Habits of the Next Gen Security User

The Future Buying Habits of the Next Gen Security User

Who is the “Next Gen Security User” or in other words who is your customer of the future? This is an extremely important question for you to answer. Do you serve both the residential and commercial markets? If so, what...
Event Recap: Rising Leaders Forum Unconventionally Effective

Event Recap: Rising Leaders Forum Unconventionally Effective

The ESA Rising Leaders Forum was not your typical industry event. Held last week, in Myrtle Beach, SC, this progressive experience was an evolution of the tried-and-true conference framework. The Forum took attendees through a strategically designed program of training,...
Advocacy: a Key Ingredient to Member Value

Advocacy: a Key Ingredient to Member Value

Our member surveys continually reveal a common thread with other trade and member-based associations. When asked about the importance of different programs and services – advocacy is an intrinsic and highly-important benefit. Our member surveys continually reveal a common thread...
ESA Member Company, Electric Guard Dog Fills Tractor Trailer of Supplies for Houston’s Harvey Victims

ESA Member Company, Electric Guard Dog Fills Tractor Trailer of Supplies for Houston’s Harvey Victims

We are consistently reminded that the electronic security industry is a big hearted one. This ESA Member company is proving all the individual efforts can make a big impact for those in need. Electric Guard Dog raised over $3,000, which...
Consider These Do’s and Don’ts for Your Onboarding Process

Consider These Do’s and Don’ts for Your Onboarding Process

Retention, Engagement, Satisfaction, Productivity — these are all important endeavors that you as business professionals consider when hiring a new employee. But, there’s an important process that encompasses all four of these areas, and it tends to be forgotten about....
ESA Executive Strategic Partner, Axis Communications, Secures 2017 Little League Baseball World Series

ESA Executive Strategic Partner, Axis Communications, Secures 2017 Little League Baseball World Series

A fully integrated security system is in place as 16 Little League Baseball teams and hundreds of thousands of fans from around the globe come together Aug. 17-27 in South Williamsport. A priority of Little League Baseball officials is promoting...
ADVOCACY WATCH: California Ends Threat of Fines to Alarm Companies

ADVOCACY WATCH: California Ends Threat of Fines to Alarm Companies

On July 31, 2017, Governor Brown signed AB 1616, effectively ending the continuing threat by local jurisdictions to assess civil fines or penalties against alarm companies for false dispatches.  California joins Texas and Florida with similar legislative restrictions that prohibit...
4 Very Real Reasons Your Rising Leaders Need to Be in Myrtle Beach in October

4 Very Real Reasons Your Rising Leaders Need to Be in Myrtle Beach in October

ARE YOU READY FOR AN ADVENTURE in leadership development, team building and mentorship? Enter ESA’s Rising Leaders Forum, October 2-4 in Myrtle Beach, SC. This interactive, nonconventional 2-day forum caters specifically to the rising leaders of our industry. We have...
Newport News, VA Goes Live with Automated Secure Protocol (ASAP)

Newport News, VA Goes Live with Automated Secure Protocol (ASAP)

Newport News, VA is now the latest municipality to adopt the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol. The ASAP technology automates communication between monitoring centers and 911 centers to improve accuracy and  speed of response. Newport News, VA is now the latest...