business operations and give you prac- tical advice for improvement. Kicking off the seminars is Marshall Merrifield, who returns to this year’s conference to talk about the economy and the state of the industry. He serves on the Board of Port Commissioners to represent the City of San Diego and is also president/CEO and majority shareholder for Bluewave Security, which manufactures high-tech equipment for video and door-access surveillance. Speaker Joey Dalessio, general man- ager of Codelocks, Inc. of Irvine, CA, will be on site to discuss the changing world of competition in the industry. Who’s encroaching on your business space in 2017? Your local rivals are no longer your only competition in this global economy. Learn how to survive and thrive in this new competitive environment. There will also be several Q&A and roundtable discussions, starting with one on business exit and succession planning. Travis Scribner, who manages the Las Vegas office of WestPac Wealth Partners, and Vincent M. D’Addona, CLU, ChFC, AEP, MSFS, CExP, RICP, senior asso- ciate at Strategies for Wealth, will talk about planning for your exit from your business. Topics will include tax issues, owner transferring, business valuation and life insurance. Additional speakers include Rick Rol- land, who will discuss building up your business and managing business growth, and Aaron Schuh of RECRUIT4BUSI- NESS, a human resources expert who will instruct on recruiting and retain- ing employees. Learn the science behind successful hires and legal compliance with compensation and interviewing processes. Rounding it out is past ALOA Presi- dent Tom Demont, who will teach at- tendees how to set up successful in-house training programs for new and current WWW.ALOA.ORG SECURITY LEADERS BUSINESS CONFERENCE May 6-9, 2017 Albuquerque, NM Hotel Information Crowne Plaza Albuquerque 1901 University Boulevard Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 884-2500 To register, email [email protected] or call (800) 532-2562 x240 employees. Topics include how to find qualified instructors, motivating employ- ees to learn and using training to grow your company. In the aſternoons, you will have the chance to participate in one-on-one meetings with manufacturers and dis- tributors to forge stronger relationships that will benefit your business operations. The evenings will provide you with ample opportunity for additional networking while you socialize. For additional details or to register, visit ALOA.org. major metropolitan areas. For further travel convenience, ALOA has contracted with four local hotels for reduced pricing, giving you options to meet your budget and convenience needs. Enjoy one great location — the Don- ald E. Stephens Convention Center — for both classes and the Security Expo. This year, ALOA has planned several new classes, including new choices for both automotive and electronic locksmithing. You asked — we listened! Don’t miss the two full days of the Se- curity Expo, where you can browse new products from both first-time and favor- ite exhibitors. In addition to coming for unparalleled networking and mastering your skills through world-class industry education, the convention’s family-friendly Chicago area has so many opportunities for some fun too. Look for full class and registration in- formation soon at ALOA.org and in the April issue of Keynotes. CONVENTION & SECURITY EXPO July 16-22, 2017 Trade Show: July 21-22 Rosemont, IL ALOA Convention & Security Expo If you haven’t yet marked your calendars for the industry’s best learning opportu- nity, now is the time to do so. Join us in Rosemont, IL (in the Chicago area) for the 2017 ALOA Convention & Security Expo. Travel to the conference is easy, with great airline ticket prices and a lo- cation within driving distance of several Venue Information Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N River Rd Rosemont, IL 60018 (847) 692-2220 Hotel Information Visit ALOA.org for hotel choices (four to choose from!) For more informat ion, email convent [email protected] or call (800) 532-2562 x240. Registration coming soon! MARCH 2017 KEYNOTES 15
