EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE Gearing Up for Albuquerque M ay will be here before you know it, which means it’s time to finalize your plans for at- tending SAFETECH 2017 and the Secu- rity Leaders Business Forum. This year, SAFETECH is returning to Albuquerque, N.M, a location we haven’t been to since 2006. We’re excited to go back there May 1-6 to our new venue, the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, where you’ll have a full week of the best safe and vault education available, plus unbeatable networking. Branching out into new specialties is a great way to expand your business reach. When you offer additional ser- vices, you can not only sell additional services to existing customers, but you can reach a whole new set of clients. What better place to dive into the exciting world of safe and vault technology than SAFETECH? If you have always wanted to learn about this field, now’s the time. In this issue, we’ve published sever- al safe and vault features that are sure to provide you with great information. Come attend SAFETECH and learn even more! This year, we’re offering several new classes, including the new two-day Forensics for the Safe Technician class, where you can learn about the exciting field of forensics. For those who want to dive into electronic safe lock technology, the beginner-friendly Basic Mechanical 6 KEYNOTES APRIL 2017 Safe Service 101 is a great one to ta And no attendance at SAFETE complete without going to the Fr of SAVTA Live Auction, where yo get some great bargains while bene SAVTA. This year, some of the pro will also benefit a charity in Albuque Buy well and do good at the same t The cutoff date for discount hotel res- ervations for SAFETECH is April 3, so hurry and make yours! But don’t stop there with your Albuquerque plans. The Security Leaders Business Conference follows immediately aſter SAFETECH at the same venue, taking place May 6-9. “While we try to bring our members the most individual benefits we can, it’s the relationships you build with each other that we can’t place a value on.” distributors as well as for the business acumen they gained in the seminars. Not just for business owners, this conference is sure to push you forward in whatever career trajectory you’re on. More than just for education, these conferences are for connecting - with your peers, your educators and your in- dustry leaders. By attending, you gain so many valued personal and professional relationships in an experience you can’t find anywhere else. That’s the beauty of ALOA and SAVTA. While we try to bring our members the most individual benefits we can, it’s the relationships you build with each other that we can’t place a value on. Come be a part of it at this year’s events. Mary A. May Executive Director [email protected] WWW.ALOA.ORG
