DMP Donated Over $112 Million to Non-Profit Organizations

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Among the employees of TMA member Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), generosity is important — so much so that it’s one of their company values. It has also been their motivating force behind Project100, launched in 2019 with the goal to give away $100 million in time and money to non-profit organizations by the end of 2025.

A big goal to be sure. But last month, CEO and President Rick Britton announced that Project100 was not only achieved but surpassed. A full four years early, DMP collectively has given over $112 million in donations and more than 10,000 hours of volunteer time to non-profit organizations.

In a tearful, heartfelt message during last month’s all-company meeting, Britton expressed his gratitude saying, “I want to thank all the employees of DMP for their dedication and hard work throughout this project. Every bit of the money that we are able to donate comes in some form from your labor. We can’t do it without everyone contributing; we appreciate every single minute of hard work and effort.”

DMP Cares

As a company, DMP has supported several worthy causes and continues to create opportunities for employees and their families to contribute financially, although their personal, hands-on donations of time and talent are equally appreciated. “This kind of giving provides the double benefit of serving others in need while serving as a reminder to be thankful for our many blessings,” says Mark Hillenburg, Vice President of Marketing.

Project100 was a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) as defined by Jim Collins, author of the best-selling business book Good to Great. It is an extension of the DMP Cares program, which has supported more than a dozen organizations, and the company’s Core Purpose which states: We manufacture security systems, to create jobs, that support families, because the security of families determines the strength of society, and a strong society reaches out to the rest of the world.

“The bottom line is, we want our people to be generous people,” Hillenburg adds. DMP Cares is more than just the name of a company program. It’s about individual commitment to a lifestyle of generosity.”

Project100 has provided funding to over 50 non-profit organizations around the world including:

Convoy of Hope, The Seed Company, Care to Learn, I Pour Life, Mission 500, Safe to Sleep, Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, Victory Mission, Camp Barnabas, Good Samaritans Boys Ranch, OneSolePurpose, Habitat for Humanity, PowerPacks, Freeway Ministries, Champions Committed to Kids, Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks, The Victory Mission, Council of Churches of the Ozarks, Peace Partnership and many more.

As a part of the announcement and celebration, Britton surprised the group with a $5,000 bonus for each of the 364 employees. This goes on top of the 4% bonus earned as part of the DMP annual Bonus Program.

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Carlos Romo to Serve North Texas as DMP’s Dealer Development Manager

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DMP welcomed Carlos Romo to the Central States sales team as Dealer Development Manager serving North Texas.

Prior to accepting his position at DMP, Carlos gained 13 years of experience working with many well-known industry leaders. “I started working in the industry as an integrator in Allen, Texas,” said Carlos. “From there, I worked as a global distributor for six years.” After working in distribution, Carlos went on to work in manufacturing.

“From the first time I met Carlos, his professionalism impressed me,” said Derek Ottman, Director of Sales of the Central States region. “His personal beliefs align with DMP’s corporate values and his experience in the industry are valuable to our dealers and DMP. The North Texas region will be served well under Carlos’ leadership.”

 

 

Contact Information:

Carlos Romo | Dealer Development Manager – North Texas
Office: 417- 831-9362, Ext. 1403
Direct Cell: 417-860-0332
CRomo@DMP.com

Click here to find the contact information for the DMP sales representative in your area.

Economic Insights: Is this a “Take this job and shove it” moment?

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TMA member CIBC is pleased to share an article written by its Chief Economist Avery Shenfeld and Senior Economist Andrew Grantham. The article takes an up-close look at the current economy with specific focus on the changing workplace/workforce.

READ IT HERE

Alula’s BAT-Fire Universal 5G-Ready Fire Communicator

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Alula introduced BAT-Fire, an innovative universal 5G-ready fire communicator for system integrators requiring an all-purpose, full-featured device. BAT-Fire builds on Alula’s long history of developing award-winning products and services. 

BAT-Fire offers easy configuration and support of all fire alarm control panels using dial-capture to report Contact ID signals, or flexible inputs for interfacing with dialer-less FACPs. Simply connect the communicator via its dual Tip & Ring Dial Capture, configure the panel and the system is ready to go. The new communicator provides sole path cellular (LTE-M) and IP or dual path communications. 

“Previously, you may have needed one communicator for cellular communications and another for ethernet,” said Dave Mayne, Alula’s senior vice president, product and marketing. “Both are always available on BAT-Fire, and you can turn the cellular radio on or off if desired, something other communicators can’t do.”

BAT-Fire’s four programmable inputs or outputs allow monitoring of auxiliary building systems, such as the HVAC and sprinkler flow control, for increased RMR opportunities. There’s no need to redo battery calculations, as the new communicator is powered off the panel, using less current and eliminating the need for a different power supply or a bigger or secondary battery. 

BAT-Fire features remote troubleshooting and diagnostics. It also comes with Alula’s industry best Five-Year Warranty, so you can feel confident that your investment is well protected.

“We took our time designing BAT-Fire to meet the needs of a proven, mature and established market,” Mayne said. “BAT-Fire offers features that help reduce the total cost of ownership and reduce the complexity of fire communicator installations. Plus, with 5G capability, it eliminates typical hassles associated with cellular sunsets.” 

The BAT-Fire is now available through security and electrical distributors that carry Alula products.

CIBC Shares Bitcoin Blog and Investment News

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CIBC’s Private Wealth Chief Investment Officer, Dave Donabedian published a multi-part series that focuses on cryptocurrency developments.

Read part 1: The Buzz about Bitcoin, news about cryptocurrency is everywhere, as are stories of fortunes being made.  Bitcoin appeared seemingly out of nowhere, 11 years ago, and has since become the fastest-growing, best-performing asset/currency in the world.

Let’s pull back the curtain and learn more about this phenomenon.

Read part 2: Bitcoin is a phenomenon: But is it a good investment?   Here, we tackle the question of Bitcoin’s investment merits. We will get into the core investment questions around Bitcoin, but first it’s important for an investor to understand the type of investment something like Bitcoin represents in a portfolio.

 

Also, CIBC Private Wealth posts a 1-page monthly investment bulletin that highlights the key drivers impacting the financial markets in prior month (November) and the items to watch in next month (December).  CIBCs Investment Bulletin December 2021

Congratulate TMA’s Virtual OPSTech Game Winners

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Join in congratulating the winners of TMA’s 2021 Virtual OPSTech games!

OPSTech 2021 Virtual Game Prize Winners

Virtual Registration Bag Contest

1st Prize – $75 Amazon Gift Card

Austin Mayo; Vigilante Security

2nd Prize – $50 Amazon Gift Card

Wanda Griffith; The Protection Bureau

3rd Prize – $25 Amazon Gift Card

Bob Finocchioli; Evolon

 

Photo Contest

1st Prize – $75 Amazon Gift Card

Wanda Griffith; The Protection Bureau

 2nd Prize – $50 Amazon Gift Card

James Marcella; Axis

3rd Prize – $25 Amazon Gift Card

Kim Schremp; CenterPoint Technologies

 

Leaderboard Contest

1st Prize – $100 Amazon Gift Card

Austin Mayo; Vigilante Security

2nd Prize – $75 Amazon Gift Card

Wanda Griffith; The Protection Bureau

3rd Prize – $50 Amazon Gift Card

Kim Schremp; CenterPoint Technologies

Telguard Wins SSI 2021 Stellar Service Award

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Telguard’s Customer Service and Technical Support teams won the 2021 Security Sales & Integration Magazine’s Supplier Stellar Service Award. Congratulations to the Telguard’s Atlanta-based team who provide expert service and tech support to our customers so their customers’ professionally-monitored assets, property and lives are secure.

Alarm Detection Systems Acquires Break Point Security

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Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. (ADS) has acquired Break Point Security in Littleton, Colorado. The acquisition will enhance ADS’ protective services capabilities within the Denver Metropolitan Area.

Break Point Security formerly monitored a mix of residential, small and medium-sized businesses.

“We felt that our commitment to the customer is what set us apart at Break Point Security. Watching the same philosophy continue under Safe Systems is very gratifying. Our alarm subscribers are in good hands with another great family-owned and operated company,” says Michael Schroder, Chief Operating Officer and Founder of Break Point Security.

John Wrzesinski, Vice President of Operations and General Manager at Safe Systems, adds, “All of us at SSI look forward to bringing the very best customer experience to these new customers from day one.”

Eastern Bank Welcomes A-COM Integrated Solutions As A Commercial Customer

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Eastern Bank announced A-COM Integrated Solutions (A-COM) as a new commercial banking customer. Founded in 1973, A-COM is a family-owned security, home and business automation company offering services to benefit increasingly mobile lifestyles. With decades of experience in the safety and fire protection industry, it serves more than 20,000 customers with advanced business management and security in such areas as intrusion, access, surveillance, cyber security risk assessment and proactive IT monitoring. Eastern is providing a full banking solution to A-COM, which includes a revolving line of credit.

“For more than 45 years, providing customers with peace of mind over the security and protection of their homes, businesses and data has been central to our business philosophy,” said Wayne Beck, CEO and Founder of A-COM. “Eastern understands our model, has ensured a smooth process for managing our working capital and daily treasury needs, and offers the resources to support our future plans as new opportunities form from our customers’ changing needs.”

“A-COM is known for its commitment to excellence in customer service and giving back to the community,” said Greg Buscone, Executive Vice President, Senior Commercial Banking Officer of Eastern Bank. He added, “We are pleased to provide our banking solutions and look forward to working with them.”

Eastern provides a range of commercial financing offerings to help companies across many industries to improve cash flow, increase efficiencies and build for the future. Commercial lending solutions include working capital/lines of credit, equipment/term loans, real estate loans, acquisition financing, asset-based lending and employee stock ownership plan-related financing.

The Commercial Banking team advising A-COM includes Executive Vice President, Senior Commercial Banking Officer Greg Buscone, Senior Vice President and Commercial Team Leader Brendan O’Neill, and Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager Matthew Hunt.

Security Alarm Corp. acquires Alert Alarm Systems Plus

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Security Alarm Corporation (SAC) of Port Charlotte, Florida, has announces the acquisition of Alert Alarm Systems Plus, Inc. (AASP) of Sarasota FL. SAC is one of Florida’s premier security companies, having been named by Business Observer to its “Top 500 Gulf Coast Companies.” The president of SAC, Justin Allbright, was praised by Business Observer as one of its “40 under 40 Class of 2020.”  The company was awarded “Integrator of the Month” by Security Sales & Integration trade journal also in 2020. SAC was founded in 1979 and has 40+ employees.

AASP was founded by Victor and Vincent Della Volpe in 1989 and is a traditional RMR company which attracted Mr. Allbright as a natural partner for the two companies. 

“We are excited about the partnership with Victor and Vincent who have built a well-run and successful business. We wanted to expand on the Gulf Coast and AASP was perfect for achieving our acquisition goals,” Mr. Allbright explained. SAC has acquired four other security companies in the past.

Victor Della Volpe said the entire acquisition process went extremely well, and he praised Steve Rubin of Davis Mergers & Acquisitions who facilitated the transaction. “Thank you, Steve. It was a pleasure working with you and we appreciate everything that you did for us.  We are very happy,” Mr. Della Volpe said.