Tag: Mission 500
Vegas, Here We Come!
March 29, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
At ISC West, everyone belongs.
That’s what show organizers have been saying about the biggest security industry event of the year, and from what I’ve been hearing, everyone and anyone is going to be in Las Vegas this week.
More than 20,000 security professionals covering access control, monitoring, video surveillance, fire safety, cybersecurity and so much more are gathering at the Venetian Expo this week showcasing the latest technologies and emerging trends such as drones & robotics,...
Mission 500 annual Security 5k/2k fundraiser set for ISC West 2023
January 24, 2023SSN Staff
MIAMI—Mission 500 has announced that the annual Security 5k/2k fundraiser benefiting children in need across the United States will once again be held live at ISC West this year.
The event will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. local time and takes place at Sunset Park in Las Vegas.
Registration to participate in this year’s event is already open and can be accessed by visiting www.security5kreg.com. For those who...
Mission 500, Moms in Security hosting second annual cornhole event for charity
January 9, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—Mission 500 and Moms in Security Global Outreach (MISGO) are joining forces again to raise funds for two great causes as the second annual cornhole tournament takes place on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ET at Kirkbride Hall, 5 Patriot Hills Lane in Stony Point, N.Y.
The tournament promotes team building while bringing much attention to Mission 500’s cause of helping underprivileged children and families in need across the U.S. In addition, the event...
Mission 500 teams with Bates Security to assist Kentucky flood victims
November 3, 2022SSN Staff
MIAMI – Nonprofit charitable organization Mission 500, serving the needs of children and communities across the U.S., has teamed up with Bates Security to assist flood victims in Kentucky.
The pair worked to acquire and ship more than $200,000 in vital supplies in support of the families affected by severe flooding in the eastern part of the state and are working to provide them with food, water, baby wipes, socks, hand sanitizer, and other valuable necessities. Items...
Swinging for a cause
September 21, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
My son and I got up early on Saturday morning, but we didn’t mind at all.
We got in the car and drove from New York City to New Jersey, and although getting to the George Washington Bridge was practically a crawl thanks to weekend construction, we were stoked to reach our ultimate destination – the Mission 500 annual softball game.
For those who are unfamiliar with Mission 500, the nonprofit organization’s goal is to work together with the security industry to support underprivileged...
Dancin’ in September
August 31, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
As August winds down and September arrives this week, we know that school (for my kids, anyway) and the reemergence of autumn leaves and cooler temperatures are just around the corner.
While the title of my blog pays tribute to a classic song by Earth, Wind & Fire (one of my personal favorites by them, I might add), dancing in September seems a fitting description of what I’ll be doing over the next 30 days as this month promises to be a busy, yet very exciting one for yours truly.
Why,...
CSR at Axis Communications – focusing on a smarter, safer, more sustainable world
May 11, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
LUND, Sweden and CHELMSFORD, Mass.—Axis Communications is much more than just a manufacturer of network cameras for the physical security and video surveillance industries.
Sustainability is a natural part of its operations, and it is this focus on developing products and solutions for a smarter, safer world that drives Axis’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts.
Fredrik Nilsson, Vice President of the Americas for Axis Communications, told Security Systems News that the...
Mission 500’s annual 5K/2K raises over $90,000 at ISC West 2022
April 8, 2022SSN Staff
MIAMI—Mission 500, a 501c3 charitable organization born from the professional security industry to serve children and families in need across the U.S., raised over $90,000 at the organization’s annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk at ISC West 2022 in Las Vegas.
“We are once again blown away by the contributions and efforts put forth by the security industry to raise money for children and communities in crisis,” said Tracy Larson, Co-Chairwoman of Mission 500. “It was great...
Mission 500, ADI team up to raise over $97K for children in need
March 31, 2022SSN Staff
MIAMI—Mission 500, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to serving children and communities in need across the U.S., teamed up with diamond sponsor ADI Global Distribution to raise more than $97,000 to support underprivileged children and promote corporate social responsibility across the security industry.
Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., ADI is a leading global wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products. Mission 500 has partnered with ADI...
Back with a Vengeance
March 30, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
They say that whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But I’m going to go against the grain and say that my blog is all about what happened in Vegas last week at ISC West 2022.
When I landed in Las Vegas, I had a feeling that security industry professionals were itching to get back to the premier trade show of the year after the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted attendance at ISC West in 2021. After five days in “Sin City,” it’s safe to say that my projections...