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,...
“Restoring Board Immunity” Bills Filed to Address Occupational Licensing Concerns

“Restoring Board Immunity” Bills Filed to Address Occupational Licensing Concerns

The electronic security and life safety industry is a heavily regulated industry for obvious reasons. Consumers want to know their personal protection is assured by objective licensing procedures that preclude felons from accessing their home or having security codes that...
Is There Another Way to Fix the Healthcare Dilemma for Small Businesses?

Is There Another Way to Fix the Healthcare Dilemma for Small Businesses?

‘Repeal and replace’ was a campaign promise from many (including the sitting President) for the looming failure of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aka “Obamacare”, but as is usually the case, congressional leaders have not come up with a way...
Cyber-Crime Growth… Are You Covered?

Cyber-Crime Growth… Are You Covered?

Think you’re safe? Sadly, the odds are stacked against you. According to Cyber Facts only 44% of internet traffic is actual humans, the other 56% is bots, impersonators, hacking tools, scrapers and scammers. The results? 37,000 websites are hacked every day. In fact, costs...
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...
What is FirstNet and Why It Matters

What is FirstNet and Why It Matters

When hi-jacked airliners flew into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania, rather than the nations’ Capitol, on September 11, 2001, a glaring defect in public safety communication was exposed among many infrastructure issues. Hurricanes Katrina, Rita...