The Power of Reviews
As a company looking to build a reputation, you must always consider the power of social media reviews. Most companies take very little stock of their importance in their business, but they hold a tremendous weight.
Read MoreSacramento Legislators Prepare for Busy Weeks Ahead
The Legislature will return from its summer recess on August 16. Upon its return, it will have only three and a half weeks to complete its work before adjournment on September 10.
Read MoreGeorgia Bans Fines for Alarm Companies
If you follow SIAC’s State Activity Report, you probably know that the state of Georgia recently passed legislation banning the fining of alarm companies. It is a very important law for the security industry, and we appreciate the support of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp.
Read MoreBiden Issues Executive Order Encouraging FTC to Ban or Limit Non-Compete Agreements
President Biden signed the Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy which, among other objectives intended to increase competition in a wide range of economic activity, encourages the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban or limit non-compete agreements.
Read MoreCalifornia Comeback: Legislative update
The Legislature adjourned for their summer recess on July 15. It has been an intensely busy year in Sacramento and recess couldn’t have come soon enough.
Read MoreWill Governor Newsom Be Recalled? Legislative Update
On June 28, Governor Newsom signed California’s $267 billion budget. However, as we’ve reported previously, the signed budget contains the appropriations to spend state funds, but much work continues to finalize the budget behind the scenes. The annual Budget Act is always accompanied by a number of “trailer bills” which enact policy changes needed to implement the budget.
Read MoreCAA President’s Message: California Reopens!
We are eagerly heading to the Palm Springs Convention and are excited about meeting colleagues in person again.
Read MoreTMA Welcomes 50th FirstNet® Certified Company
The Monitoring Association (TMA) announced that systems integrator Convergint Technologies, LLC., Renton, WA, became the 50th FirstNet certified company.
Read MoreDealer Perspective #34: If You Don’t Have It Yet…Now Is The Time To Get It! Cybersecurity Awareness
You are probably aware of the Colonial pipeline ransomware debacle which recently shut down 45% of the East coast supply of jet fuel and gasoline. This led to long lines at gas stations as we approached the Memorial Day holiday.
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