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Growing the Security Talent Pipeline Through Corporate Social Responsibility
It isn’t just about a paycheck for employees anymore. Today’s employees, particularly Millennials, are attracted to companies that demonstrate a commitment to philanthropy and giving back to local communities—and this provides a “win-win relationship” for employers who seek a competitive advantage in hiring with a commitment to foster a workplace environment with engaged employees. In…
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Welcome to the New SIA Website!
The Security Industry Association is proud of the many accomplishments it has achieved for its membership over the years. Yet, we have been less effective in communicating these achievements, as well as its member benefits, in a clear and simple manner. To dramatically improve SIA’s communication with its membership, at all levels, required a complete…
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Security Megatrends: The 2018 Vision for the Security Industry
Security Megatrends, an annual publication of the Security Industry Association, analyzes and forecasts the major trends affecting security industry businesses. The publication captures a vision of the industry’s future and is a distillation of key trends that will impact your organization in the coming year.
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Member Benefit Spotlight: Discounted Pricing on Security Project Management Training Seminars
As a SIA member, you can enjoy the benefit of discounted pricing on Security Project Management (SPM) Training Seminars produced by the Security Industry Association (SIA) — a savings of $300. SIA members receive a 20 percent discount on private SPM Training Seminars of 8 or more participants. SPM Training Seminars provide security project managers…
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SIA Honors Night Salutes Accomplishments in the Security Industry
SIA Honors Night celebrated significant accomplishments in the security industry with a slate of awards during a festive dinner presentation in New York City on Wednesday night. (See all photos from SIA Honors Night 2017 on SIA’s Flickr.) Chief among the honorees was John Stroia, President, Hamilton Security, a Gunnebo Company, who received the 2017…
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Strong Networking Turnout for SIAThere! Philadelphia
Members of the Security Industry Association (SIA) along with friends and colleagues gathered for a complimentary networking happy hour at the Pyramid Club on Market Street in Philadelphia on Wednesday. The resulting SIAThere! gathering saw good turnout with many new faces alongside SIA stalwarts like Samuel Vinicur of Johnson Controls, who helped organize the event.…
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The Most Important Association Software
Some people might ask, “Why is a piece of software managing customer information relevant to me as a member?” Well, an Association Management System, also known as the AMS, is crucial to the well-being of an association. This database software is the brain of the association; it houses member information such as contact information, meeting…
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SIA New Member Profile: American Direct
American Direct, Lenexa, Kansas, has been providing architectural doors, frames, and hardware for commercial new construction, renovation, and remodel for more than 25 years. Recently, American Direct acquired AccessNsite access control solutions, combining its door expertise with integrated safety and security solutions. The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to welcome American Direct as a…
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Scholarship Money for Young Professionals
Hey, Young Security Professionals! Hello, SIA RISE! What if I said I had “free money” available for you? Well, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has a scholarship opportunity that will provide you with funds for professional development. All you have to do is apply for your share of a pool of $30,000 in scholarships! As…
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An Interview with Michael Durant: Inspiration for Academy Award-Winning Movie Black Hawk Down
Michael Durant, retired Chief warrant officer four and inspiration for the Academy Award-winning movie Black Hawk Down, will keynote at the 2017 SIA Honors Night on Nov. 15. In a recent interview with Durant, he discussed how his experiences as a Black Hawk Pilot relate to business and leadership. The Security Industry Association (SIA) invites…
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