ESA Member Companies Dominate 2020 SSI SAMMY Awards

ESA Member Companies Dominate 2020 SSI SAMMY Awards

Photo Courtesy of Security Sales and Integration ESA member companies dominated the 25th year of Security Sales & Integration’s (SSI) SAMMY Awards by filling 11 out of 14 award categories.  This one of a kind program recognizes and honors dealers...
Drawn to a Spark in the Industry

Drawn to a Spark in the Industry

Every passion begins as a moment of curiosity – an interest sparked by a reaction to something unexpected or unexplored. For Merlin Guilbeau, CEO of ESA and industry veteran, there have been many moments along the way where his interest...
Paycheck Protection Program Launches Application Process Today

Paycheck Protection Program Launches Application Process Today

Today, millions of small business owners can apply for government-backed Paycheck Protection Program loans that will let them pay their employees throughout Coronavirus containment measures. Jobless claims surged last week, setting national records and highlighting the need for small businesses...
Comparing Small Business Disaster Loans

Comparing Small Business Disaster Loans

Small business applicants can apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program if there are different uses of proceeds for each loan. Funds from the loans cannot be comingled. EIDL funds come directly from the U.S. Treasury....
What You Need to Know about the $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Bill to Help Your Business

What You Need to Know about the $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Bill to Help Your Business

President Trump signed the $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27, 2020, but what is in the bill that will help you NOW? Some highlights include:  Paycheck Protection Program Eligible Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loans will...
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...