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IRS Suspends Processing of Employee Retention Credits
Like many business owners, you have been getting cards, letters, emails, phone calls, etc., about the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). I personally have received notices portending to be from the IRS, the Small Business Administration, even from my bank, letting me know that I “may qualify for a “grant of up to $26,000 per employee.” They…
Read MoreNapco Promotes David Sperber to Director of National Accounts
NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc announced the promotion of David Sperber to Director of National Accounts. Formerly, Sperber served the role of Southeast Regional Sales Manager. In David’s new role, he will team up with VP, Duane Warehime, developing and supporting Napco’s new and existing national accounts.
Read MoreEmergency24 and RapidSOS Partner to Improve Response Time & Accuracy of Dispatch Information for Commercial Fire Incidents
RapidSOS and Emergency24 announced a partnership that aims to deliver alarm signals for commercial fires faster and with more accurate data into the hands of first responders. With the launch of digital alerts, Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) nationwide will receive dispatch information from monitoring centers in real-time, eliminating the need for a phone call.
Read MoreSIA’s Most Recent Security Index Report Shows Increasing Confidence in Industry’s Current State
Optimism has returned to the security industry, just in time for the run-up for fall industry events, with the Security Industry Association’s July/August Security Market Index finding that over 75% of respondents have a positive view of the industry’s current condition.
Read MoreSIAC Seeks Applications for the Sheriff / Private Security Partnership Award
The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) and The Monitoring Association (TMA), invite entries for the industry-sponsored “Sheriff/Private Security Partnership” award.
Read MoreSnap One Increases Investments in Software Development to Fuel Innovation
Snap One announced the company invests approximately $65M annually in R&D, with a large portion going to the 150-person software development team.
Read MoreSAAA Hosts Successful Event @ Top Golf in Roseville on August 17
On August 17th, the SAAA held their Top Golf event in Roseville. With over 100 in attendance, we fought through the heat and had another great event.
Read MoreNative Smart Properties Secures Credit Facility with Alarm Financial Services
Native Smart Properties of the greater Dallas area (“Native”) recently secured a $500,000 three-year line of credit with Alarm Financial Services
Read MorePartnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response Announces 2023 Board Members
PPVAR Announced their new board positions for the upcoming 2023-2024 term. Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), an organization established to promote the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process, recently announced their new president and secretary for the 2023-2024 board.
Read MoreNAPCO’s Dave Sheffey Retires After Thirty-One Years of Service
After 31+ years with Napco Security Technologies, as Western VP, and later, SRVP of Sales, for all the Napco RSMs across North America, Dave Sheffey will be retiring, having handed over the reigns and team to VP, Michael Venoit, earlier this year. Dave has long been a key part of Napco Security Sales Management, an accomplished leader, industry icon and driver of Napco security sales and distribution channels.
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