ESC Competes in $100K Chase Grant Program

It’s not every day that a small business like Electronic Systems Consultants LLC (ESC) gets a chance to win a $100,000.00 grant, especially one owned and operated by a minority business person, like John Larkin.

Every day ESC competes against large, mainstream companies with huge resources. Having $100,000.00 would enable the Columbus, Ohio-based firm to further expand operations by hiring new technicians, office workers, and to pay for advertising. However, before ESC can even hope to win--before the firm is actually eligible for the contest--Chase Bank requires that it receive 250 votes from individuals across the nation, individuals like you.

“This is an excellent opportunity for ESC to expand, which means I’ll be able to hire additional fire and security technicians, buy much needed test devices and other equipment, as well as hire more office people,” says John Larkin, senior partner with Electronic Systems Consultants LLC of Columbus, Ohio. “ESC is an Ohio certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), which means we’re a small business competing against huge companies. Having the money that this grant affords will go a long way in assuring our competitiveness and effectiveness in our market. This is why I’m asking you today to help make this happen.”

What exactly is the Mission Main Street Grants® program? The program gives money to 20 small businesses nationwide to help expand their operations. To be eligible, besides having 250 votes, a small business must have less than 100 employees, must have been in business for two consecutive years, and the owner must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the United States.

“So far we qualify on all accounts, other than the 250 votes. We have until June 19th go get them,” says Larkin. “I’d appreciate it very much if you could take a few moments of your time do give us a chance to win this grant.”

Please help John Larkin attain eligibility! Number 1: If you have a Facebook account, please go to this link on Chase Bank and vote for ESC: http://bit.ly/1FrnROQ and click on the VOTE NOW button which looks like this: Here's how to do it: Number 2: You also can help by forwarding this article to your personal/business friends and acquaintances. Go to the bottom of this article and click on the social media channel(s) of your choice. That will share this article with your social media followers and friends. The social media bar looks like this:

This is a great opportunity for ESC to grow and give back to the community. Please help us to do that by voting for Electronic Systems Consultants LLC by clicking on the VOTE NOW button. Thank you!

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Doubleheader Videos: Int'l Cyber Crime and BlackHat & DEFCON

Cyber crime is a serious problem for society as we immerse ourselves further and further into an Internet-based world. Today's a doubleheader day as we provide you with two informative, interesting videos on cyber crime.

Those who have been victimized know all too well the pain and suffering associated with the actions of criminals that work hard to take what is not theirs. No longer is the word "hacker" synonymous with young children looking for a new challenge, but rather grownup adults who seek to steal as much money as possible, or to steal critical data in order to blackmail or gain some political or business advantage.

This reminds me of a situation I encountered many years ago where my grandson received a $1,200 check in the mail for two small mobile speakers he had advertised on Craigslist for $100. The letter, neatly typed out on a blank piece of paper, instructed him to cash the check, take an extra $100 and to wire them the balance of the cash. What these kinds of scammers are looking for are greedy fools willing to do this no matter if it's right or not. In a word, people who ask no questions but are quite willing to participate in a crime they don't know anything about.

I told him not to send the speakers, but rather to give me the check, which I took to the local FBI office. I met with one of the agents who told me to keep the check, to report it to the IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center) and they would take care of it. He confided that this portion of the agency was very busy and he doubted anything would come out of the complaint as it's happening all the time and there is so much of it that the FBI probably wouldn't follow through. He was correct as far as I can tell because I was never contacted and never asked for the check.

One thing is for sure, I did not allow my grandson to cash it.

Here we are, almost 15 years later, and the fish that the FBI has to fry is even more shocking.

In 2013, the IC3 received 262,813 consumer complaints with an adjusted dollar loss of $781,841,611, which is a 48.8 percent increase in reported losses since 2012 ($581,441,110). The IC3 continues its efforts to inform the general public about online scams by publishing public service announcements and providing tips for Internet consumers. (click here)

Today, @ESC_LLC presents two informative cyber security videos, the one on International hacking and a discussion regarding those who are in the fight and what made them decide to enter the cyber security industry.

Here they are.

If you or the company or organization you work for have been victimized through an Internet scam or hacking situation, you can report it to the FBI's IC3 group. To do that, Click Here.

ESC would like to hear from you. If you have a question about cyber crime or if you would like to comment, please feel free to comment directly to this blog post using the comment window below, or use our quick response form top right. You also can use our Contact Us pages.

Allan B. Colombo
ESC Director of Social Media and Web Assets
Senior Design Specialist with TpromoCom of Columbus, Ohio.

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Monday: Doubleheader Videos on Cyber Crime

This next Monday ESC will release two informative videos on cyber crime. The first outlines the nature of cyber crime activities occurring, especially between nations, and how that effects us. The second discusses careers in cyber security as experts tell how they entered the fight. This is a great video for those contemplating a career fighting cyber crime. Be there!

As mentioned numerous times, Electronic Systems Consultants LLC is dedicated to your security and that includes the security of your data. We assist many commercial and government institutions in the fight against crime, which includes computer security. The two videos we present Monday will provide helpful insights into cyber security and the men and women who are on the front lines of data protection.

To watch this video, click here.

John Larkin

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Eric Anderson Joins ESC as Chief Financial Officer

COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 2, 2015) – Electronic Systems Consultants LLC (@ESC_LLC) welcomes Eric Anderson, owner of MPG Management Inc., Richmond Heights, Ohio, as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Eric will provide financial oversight and accounting services, providing bi-weekly bookkeeping; the creation and presentation of detailed financial reports; as well as professional, expert advice on all ESC financial matters.

Eric Anderson (left) with MPG Management Inc. joins Electronic Systems Consultants’ Senior Partner John Larkins (right) as the firm’s new Chief Financial Officer.

About ESC
Electronic Systems Consultants, LLC (ESC) is a full service systems integrator provider offering a wide range of products and services in the electronic security and fire alarm markets. ESC’s professional staff has over 40 years of combined experience in both the installation and maintenance of integrated systems. For more information, visit ESC on the Web at http://www.electronicsystemsconsultants.com, or follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ESC_LLC), Facebook (http://bit.ly/1wXhlut), or on LinkedIn (http://linkd.in/1Aydo2x).

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Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Technician Wanted

Due to our rapid growth in the Columbus and Cleveland markets, Electronic Systems Consultants LLC, Columbus, Ohio, is looking for a skilled, knowledgeable fire alarm and sprinkler technician. Send a resume to john@esc-ohio.com, or call 614-754-1393.

About ESC
Electronic Systems Consultants, LLC (ESC) is a full service systems integrator provider offering a wide range of products and services in the electronic security and fire alarm markets. ESC’s professional staff has over 40 years of combined experience in both the installation and maintenance of integrated systems.

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ESC Meets the Integration Challenge

Never before has the need for integrated systems in both private and public sectors been so great. In fact, system integration is the glue that gives today’s high-tech security the ability to do so much more with far less than in the past. And, because of network technology, a fully integrated building can save you money because it more often includes energy management.

In a word, the digital age has made it possible to marry a number of building subsystems together in order to enhance and extend the capability of each one beyond their traditional limits. Not only does this allow them to perform faster, it enables them to do so with greater capability than was individually possible in years past.

A good example of this is realized when video cameras, intrusion detection devices, fire alarm sensors, access control, and building management subsystems are connected together. When someone enters a room or a hallway, for example, lights are automatically activated. After a period of time, without motion, they then are extinguished.

Heating and cooling systems are now an integral part of today’s integrated systems. Temperature set points can automatically be adjusted on a floor-by-floor and office-by-office based on who has entered the building. when using an access control system capable of monitoring who enters and leaves the facility. Access to individual floors through an integrated elevator control also makes it possible to limit access to only those individuals who require it.

Another systems integration example is that of a fire alarm system integrated with a quality video camera surveillance system. When a smoke detector, heat sensor, or manual fire pull is involved in an alarm, for example, nearby video cameras can be made to pan, tilt, and zoom, allowing on- and off-premises operators to quickly determine if there’s a fire or not on the premises. Special camera systems also are available to can turn a video surveillance system into a fire detection system, per fire code. Integration has long made it possible to close internal doors in a building when a fire is detected.

ESC offers the latest and greatest in integration technology, thus offering you tomorrow’s technology today. For a free, no-obligation quote, call 614-754-1393 today, email us at electronicsystemsconsultants@gmail.com, visit us on the Web at http://www.electronicsystemsconsultants.com, or fill out our “Get a Free Quote” form at http://esc-security.blogspot.com/#quotation.

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