The NYELSA Annual Meeting is undertaking a different format for 2022 - maximizing opportunities for dealer / integrators and vendors / suppliers to interact and network in a variety of different formats.

The annual meeting will include seminar sessions and vendor exhibits (as in the past) and will be combined with a arcade style entertainment venue which will include for attendees a video game “play card”, along with access to Bowling Lanes, “Hologate” / Virtual Reality System, Sports Simulators, Laser Tag Arena, and Bumper Cars…

Attendees and exhibitors will be provided a networking luncheon during the mid-day seminar sessions AND a “Pizza Party” during the Bowling Outing… 

10:30am - Attendee Registration (Open)

11:00am - Fire Alarm Inspections - 25 Steps to Failure - This session examines the requirements for Fire Alarm Inspections and per-testing as described in NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code - 1999/2022 Editions and incorporates requirements of the New York State, International Building and Fire Codes. It highlights how and why inspections fail with code references identified.  

Noon - Networking Luncheon

1:00pm - Access Control / Security System Design Considerations - How can you have a positive effect on reducing the carnage that we regularly see in educational, health care, industrial, lodging, parking, office facilities, single and multi-dwelling units, retail establishments, restaurants and shopping centers due to active shooter scenarios? Start at the perimeter.   This presentation will give an overview on means of protecting the building from the perimeter to the inner operational areas and rooms, with the basis for the presentation being NFPA’s 730, Concentric Circles of Protection. 

2:30pm - Annual Meeting

3:00pm - Camera Technology “Comparing 2.1 vs 5 mp”- Dealers frequently request to see the difference between 2.1 – 5 mp cameras, should I be using 4k monitors or not and what is the best camera to use and when. In this presentation we will do a side by side comparison between different mega pixel cameras, and a comparison of HD over coax systems vs IP systems for better understanding of the technologies and when and where to utilize different technologies.

11:00am - Developing A Comprehensive Active Threat Program - The electronic security industry is asked to provide proposals constantly, now with a focus on Active Threat. An integrator can choose to provide a “widget” or to assist the end user in creating a Comprehensive Active Threat Program – to Deter, to Direct, and to Defend. Choosing the later allows the integrator to become a Trusted Partner with the end user and strengthens the trust and bond for future opportunities.

Noon - Networking Luncheon

1:00pm - The Employee Retention and Research and Development Credit - The R & D Credit and the Employee Retention Credit are great for companies that qualify. They are so great that firms are calling businesses offering to get them for a percentage. Most tax professionals understand both credits and can get them if you qualify for a lot less. Mitch will explain both credits, which businesses qualify for them, and how to get them. 

2:30pm - Annual Meeting

3:00pm - Building a First in Class Sales Organization - One of the biggest challenges and opportunities for your business is Building a Solid Sales Organization to drive consistent sales for your company. In this class you’ll learn specific steps your company can take and learn how you can create an action plan for success

3:00pm - Lobbyist Round Table Q & A - What is the largest threat to your business??? Most likely it is actions by your LOCAL / STATE / FEDERAL GOVERNMENT… Jim McCulley will provide legislative insights

Noon to 5:00pm - Vendor Exhibits

4:00pm to 7:00pm - Bowling Event & Pizza Party