by Chris Heaton - Vice President for Advocacy and Public Affairs
The most significant tax bill in over 30 years was passed by Congress and signed into law on December 22, 2017 by President Trump. Over 23 million comments were filed in response to an FCC plan to reverse a two-year...
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,...
by Angela White President & Chairman of the Board
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...
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...
by Michelle Yungblut - Vice President of Training & Certification
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...
by Chris Heaton - Vice President for Advocacy and Public Affairs
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...
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...
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. ...
A news story featured on The Denver Channel and Good Morning America highlighted the vulnerability of homes that are listed “For Sale.” According to the report, unknown teens broke into a home that was listed for sale and threw a destructive party while the homeowner...
by Chris Heaton - Vice President for Advocacy and Public Affairs
In the midst of the media and Congress focusing on tax reform and President Trump’s trip through Asia, a relatively harmless looking, one-page bill passed the House on November 7 that could really live up to its name, the “Save...