named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Industry Education
Provides members with updates and education on state legislation, licensing standards, and business practices in the security industry.
Member Networking
Facilitates connections and collaboration among licensed security and life safety professionals in lower New York State.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Industry Trade Association Services 2 activities
- Advocate for the security and life safety industryRepresents and supports the interests of the security and life safety industry in the lower portion of New York State through organized advocacy efforts.
- Offer membership to security and life safety industry companiesProvides regular and associate membership to licensed security and life safety companies, as well as to firms that provide products or services used or resold by members, primarily in the lower counties of New York State.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Educate members on industry legislation and standardsProvides education to members on business and industry legislation, licensing standards, and facilitates networking opportunities among member companies.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Provide access to member-only resourcesOffers exclusive content and resources to member companies through a members-only access system.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Provide industry information to consumersDistributes information about the security and life safety industry to the public to support informed decision-making.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2K
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Program service revenue$2K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$5K
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balance sheet
Total assets$34K
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Net assets$34K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -80.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- BERNIE THOMBS — DIRECTOR
- PAUL COSTAKIS — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT LORENCE — DIRECTOR
- TREVOR MCENANEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- New York State Department of State Government — Members are licensed by NYS DOS.
- New York State Department of State Government — Requires member companies to be directly licensed by NYS DOS.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Industry Credibility via Representation of Licensed Professionalsmethodology: professional-trade-associationBy representing only licensed, professional dealers and integrators, the association enhances the sector’s credibility and public perception because it positions itself as a legitimate voice for qualified practitioners, distinguishing members from unregulated actors.
- Peer-Driven Education and Norm Settingmethodology: member-education-and-networkingBy educating members on legislation and facilitating peer networking, the association strengthens adherence to ethical practices and industry standards because shared learning and professional relationships reinforce accountability and collective identity.
- Professional Standards Enforcement through Licensed Membershipmethodology: professional_standards_enforcementBy restricting membership to licensed security and life safety companies, the association ensures a baseline of legal compliance and professional conduct, which collectively raises industry standards and public trust because membership is contingent on verified credentials.