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Collaborate with other industry professionals and network for both marketplace and organic growth
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All colleagues share your company's membership
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Receive Daily FREE Bid/RFP Business Leads / Proposals from Deltek/GovWinIQ (based on your key search terms) https://www.theindustrycouncil.org/post/free-daily-rfps-icert-members
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Our Policy Committee Legislative Working Group, including most Public Safety NGOs, is actively meeting on draft funding legislation – with a change of control in Congress and anticipated infrastructure bill, we’re preparing for a rare opportunity to secure long overdue public safety technology funding in 2021-2022, and are preparing our messaging and advocacy efforts now
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Our newest committee, Innovation and Technology, is dedicated to addressing YOUR cutting edge standards, best practices, and technology issues in public safety technology
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Membership includes our weekly newsletter – The Media Brief - containing RFPs/RFIs, public media mentions of all our members, and other unique customized content, and ALL of a members' colleagues may receive their own individual newsletter - no sharing necessary
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Totally revamped Website – Social Media public safety news, and other tools
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Expanded Outreach – such as – coordinated Webinar with Homeland Security / DHS (see News & Updates - All) - Cloud Technology Webinar with IWCE - all of these are influential new arenas for iCERT’s members to network and collaborate
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iCERT Membership dues are graduated – taking into account a member’s size and financial resources
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Two (2x) FREE in-person/virtual (as public safety rules permit) Annual Meetings with cutting edge technology speakers, Networking Opportunities, demonstrations, and much more
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The value of an iCERT membership has never been greater, or more important to your company’s future success, because an iCERT membership helps you and your company to;
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Compete more effectively, with access to cutting edge ideas on industry trends and issues
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Network with like-minded enterprises, offering prospects for partnerships and collaboration
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Shape the industry and directly influence legislation and regulations
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Gain access to visible leadership roles at seminars, conferences, and events
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Project a positive image of your company to your customers (and potential customers), demonstrating your commitment to helping the public safety industry through iCERT's advocacy agenda –
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Increase NEW public safety funding at all levels of government
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Increase the scope and role of private enterprise in public safety
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Increase the pace and scope of innovation in public safety
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In contrast to many other like organizations, iCERT values and responds to our members: your organization’s concerns and interests directly impact our agenda and activities and become the Industry Council’s priorities.
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Joining iCERT brings access to unique resources and opportunities:
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Daily FREE Bid/RFP Business Leads / Proposals from Deltek/GovWinIQ (based on your key search terms)
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This program is UNIQUE to iCERT, no other trade association has ever offered a program like this​
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No extra charge (for current members)
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Company-Wide Membership to Relevant Committees and Working Groups
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the iCERT participation is NOT limited to one person – your colleagues are encouraged to become visible and active the Industry Council’s leaders and participants in our committees and working groups (note: member companies only receive one (1) vote in any group, even if multiple members).
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Our standing committees are: Technology and Innovation, Policy, with multiple Working Groups based on contemporary industry issues.
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Proprietary iCERT Media Brief Newsletter that contains unique content;​
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Your Company’s appearances in publications and social media (with links)
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Top trending Public Safety-related news stories
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FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau releases / actions
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Local, State, and Federal Government Public Safety-Related actions
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LEADERSHIP
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Proprietary iCERT Members Only Newsletter that contains unique content;​
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Specialized Public Safety/NG911 news​
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Stories highlighting significant activities and achievements of Members
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Social Media entries mentioning Members
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iCERT-related social media entries
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Tailored Public Safety Technology-related Marketing Reports and Analysis
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Member-Driven Educational Webinars and Events
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Member curiosity and educational needs drive our team to explore topics of value and interest
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Unique Member-to-Member Industry Meetings and Events
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Two Membership Meetings Per Year (conditions permitting in-person and virtual)
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Networking / Business-to-Business Meetings
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iCERT Member participation on 3d-party trade show panels and related events
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Scheduled Receptions at Public Safety Expos and other events (varies)
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Opportunities to contribute articles to trade publications on critical topics
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Opportunities to present or participate in panels at conferences on behalf of the Industry Council
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Annual National Association of State 911 Administrators briefing & reception​
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Future Programs
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Business Insurance Products / Services (discounts to iCERT Members)​
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NPSTC Affiliate Members for iCERT (derived access for iCERT Members)
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Lastly, your membership makes the iCERT stronger, as every new member increases every member’s ability to make positive changes in our industry.