The Biggest Industry Event in Ohio

Join the Ohio Security and Fire Alarm Association for two days of interactive workshops, networking and Topgolf!

Featured Sponsors

2023 OSFAA Annual Convention
& Fundraiser

October 17th-18th 2023

The Ohio Security & Fire Alarm Association will be holding its 2023 Annual Convention and Fundraiser October 17th-18th, 2022 at the Holiday Inn Independence: 6001 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131

Introducing the Executive Symposium!

The Executive Symposium is the highlighting event of the OSFAA Annual Meeting.  Moderated by George De Marco, the Executive Symposium delivers a powerful message from key executives within their respective organizations operating in the Electronic Security and Life Safety industry.  This dynamic panel will provide the insights needed for owners, entrepreneurs, and executive management to lead their companies in disruptive times.  Topics discussed will include trends and how it will impact future IoT, consumer behaviors, commercial and residential markets, acquisition activity – including DIT, specifically as it relates to our industry.

George De Marco

Managing Partner, DECO Ventures

George Marco
Justin Bailey

President & COO, AvantGuard Monitoring Centers

Justin Bailey
Wes Usie

President, CHeKT

Wes Usie
Alan Gillmore IV

President & Owner, Gillmore Security

Alan Gillmore
John Smythe

President, Habitec

John Smythe
Schedule of Events

Industry Workshops, Exhibitions & Food / Beverage

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Top Golf Cleveland at 5820 Rockside Woods Blvd N
Independence, OH

7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.
Registration/Exhibitor Set-up
Ballroom 1

7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.
Breakfast/Exhibits
Ballroom 1

8:45 A.M. – 9:45 A.M
Workshop Session
1A Maple Heights
Title: Determining Your Prospects “Buying Motive” is the Key to Success in Sales
Host: Dean Belisle, National Sales Trainer, Digital Monitoring Products

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Workshop Session
1B Maple Heights
Title: David vs. Goliath, Discussing How Smaller Dealers Can Compete with the Large Companies
Host: Dale Eller, ITZ Solutions

11:15 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Vendor Exhibits
Ballroom 1

11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Lunch / General Session
Ballroom 1

12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Executive Symposium
Ballroom 1
Host: George De Marco, Managing Partner, Deco Ventures
Panelists:
Justin Bailey, President & COO, Avantguard Monitoring Centers
Wes Usie, President, CHeKT Video
Alan Gillmore IV, President & Owner, Gillmore Security
John Smythe, President, Habitec Security

The Executive Symposium is the highlighting event of the OSFAA Annual Meeting.  Moderated by George De Marco, the Executive Symposium delivers a powerful message from key executives within their respective organizations operating in the Electronic Security and Life Safety industry.  This dynamic panel will provide the insights needed for owners, entrepreneurs, and executive management to lead their companies in disruptive times.  Topics discussed will include trends and how it will impact future IoT, consumer behaviors, commercial and residential markets, acquisition activity – including DIT, specifically as it relates to our industry.

2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Workshop Session
1C Maple Heights
Title: Alarm.com Video as a Service and Business Solutions
Host: Vinnie Catucci, Mid-Atlantic Account Executive, Alarm.com

Sponsor & Attendee Registration Form

Rather mail your registration?  Download the Dealer form hereDownload the Vendor form here.

Hotel Information

About The Holiday Inn Independence

Overnight accommodations are available at Holiday Inn Independence, 6001 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131. 

Book by calling Holiday Inn at (216) 524-8050.  

VIP Platinum Sponsor

$ 5,000
  • Ten Attendee Registrations
  • Premium recognition w/ logo on website
  • Premium recognition w/ logo on all e-mail communications regarding Convention
  • Premium recognition on all signage at Convention

VIP Gold Sponsor

$ 3,000
  • Eight Attendee Registrations
  • Premium recognition w/ logo on website
  • Premium recognition w/ logo on all e-mail communications regarding Convention
  • Premium recognition on all signage at Convention

VIP Silver Sponsor

$2,000
  • Six Attendee Registrations Including
  • General recognition w/ logo on website
  • General recognition w/ logo on all e-mail communications regarding Convention
  • General recognition on all signage at Convention.

VIP Bronze Sponsor

$1,000
  • Four Attendee Registrations
  • General recognition w/ logo on website
  • General recognition w/ logo on all e-mail communications regarding Convention
  • General recognition on all signage at Convention.

VIP Leadership Sponsor

$500
  • General recognition w/logo on website
  • General recognition w/ logo on all e-mail communications regarding Convention
  • General recognition on all signage at Convention.

VIP Donor Sponsor

$250
  • General recognition name listed on website.
  • General recognition name listed on all e-mail communications regarding Convention.
  • General recognition and name listed on all signage at Convention.
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