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Following the sold-out success of its inaugural event, Kingpins & Cocktails returns to ISC West 2026 as the must-attend networking experience for security industry professionals. Due to overwhelming demand, the event has relocated to Ellis Island Casino & Brewery's newly renovated Front Yard venue, offering double the capacity to accommodate the explosive interest from dealers, integrators, manufacturers, and industry leaders nationwide. The complimentary event takes place on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, providing 600+ security industry professionals an intimate, high-energy environment to build genuine business relationships away from the chaos of the trade show floor. Real business opportunities Co-hosted by the Western Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (WBFAA), California Alarm Association (CAA), The CMOOR Group, and SD Marketing, Kingpins & Cocktails has quickly established itself as the off-floor gathering where meaningful connections translate into real business opportunities. The 2025 inaugural event sold out with 500+ RSVPs and received exceptional feedback from attendees who praised the quality of networking, caliber of professionals, and premium atmosphere. "This isn't just another ISC West reception; this is where the serious players in our industry connect," said Ron Lander, Chairman of the WBFAA. "Last year proved that dealers, integrators, and manufacturers are hungry for a networking environment that brings together qualified decision-makers, not just crowds." Entertainment and business The new Ellis Island Front Yard venue delivers an Instagram-worthy experience featuring an 18-foot big screen, multiple HD TVs, an on-site craft brewery, a professional stage with audiovisual capabilities, and a stunning two-story indoor/outdoor beer garden atmosphere. Attendees will enjoy complimentary craft cocktails, gourmet appetizers, and premium entertainment all within minutes of the Venetian and ISC West convention center. "The magic of this event is simple: real conversations that lead to real business," said Paige Pohlers Meek, Executive Director of the California Alarm Association. "ISC West is essential for seeing products and catching up on industry trends, but Kingpins & Cocktails is where partnerships form, deals get discussed, and relationships deepen." Who's who of the security industry With four respected industry organizations backing the event, Kingpins & Cocktails delivers credibility, reach, and an attendee roster that represents the who's who of the security industry. The event attracts security company owners, C-suite executives, general managers, purchasing decision-makers, manufacturers, distributors, and association leaders from across North America. "We sold out in 2025, and we're doubling our capacity for 2026, that tells you everything about the momentum behind this event," said Connie Moorhead, CEO of The CMOOR Group. "Security professionals are voting with their RSVPs. They're telling us this is THE networking event at ISC West, and we're thrilled to deliver an even bigger, better experience this year. If you're attending ISC West and you're not at Kingpins & Cocktails, you're missing where your industry will be." High-quality networking The Wednesday evening timing provides the perfect mid-conference opportunity for attendees to step away from the show floor, recharge, and engage in high-quality networking in a spacious, professionally managed environment designed specifically for meaningful connections. "Security professionals invest significant time and money attending ISC West, but many leave without the meaningful connections that drive real business growth," said David Morgan, Co-Founder of SD Marketing. "Kingpins & Cocktails solves that. We've created the environment where the conversations that matter actually happen, no distractions, no agendas, just industry leaders connecting authentically. This is where ISC West delivers on its promise."

The CMOOR Group, a global provider of cloud-based compliance and continuous education solutions for the security, fire, and life safety industry, has announced the appointment of Dan DeBlasio as Director of Business Development. DeBlasio brings over 25 years of experience in enterprise software and enterprise sales, with a specific focus on security solutions, making him a valuable asset to The CMOOR Group team.  Dan DeBlasio's responsibilities In his new role, Dan DeBlasio will spearhead efforts to strengthen The CMOOR Group's brand recognition within the security, fire, and life safety markets. He will target key verticals including manufacturers, integrators, and dealers, focusing on both direct sales growth and strategic relationship building. This will involve cultivating a robust sales pipeline and establishing high-level connections with existing customers and potential partners. Dan DeBlasio's work experience DeBlasio's impressive background includes diverse leadership positions within the security sector DeBlasio's impressive background includes diverse leadership positions within the security sector. Before joining The CMOOR Group, he served as an account manager at Xerox, senior director and consultant at Secure Consulting, and director of business development for HID Global, Security Dealer Marketing, and Irvine Sensors. His experience encompasses the convergence of physical and logical access solutions, along with a proven ability to bring licensing and certification offerings to market successfully.  Dan DeBlasio's contribution Dan DeBlasio will actively contribute across all of The CMOOR Group's divisions. This includes SecurityCEU.com, ShowMYBadge.com, the SUTRA Learning Management System, License Consulting, Custom Content Development, and the Obsequio Compliance Management System.  "Dan's extensive experience in the security industry, coupled with his strong network of contacts and dedication to building relationships, makes him a perfect fit for The CMOOR Group," said Connie Moorhead, CEO of the company. "We are confident that he will significantly contribute to our customer base and the continued growth of The CMOOR Group."  Training and services "I am incredibly excited to join a company as respected as The CMOOR Group, a pioneer in delivering exceptional training and services within the security domain," said Dan DeBlasio, adding "I look forward to collaborating with the team and contributing to the company's ongoing success."

Recognizing that security industry business companies need more than technical training, SecurityCEU.com, a division of The CMOOR Group offers a library of essential skills business courses, sometimes also called 'soft skills' courses.  The topics for the essential skills training include Meeting Management, Organizational Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Negotiation Skills, Crisis Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace Harassment, Goal Setting & Getting Things Done, and Risk Assessment & Management. 130 courses in 7 categories There are 130 courses in the new library spread out into seven categories: Administrative and Office Skills, Career Development, Human Resources & Business Management, Interpersonal Development, Sales and Marketing Skills, Management Skills, and Essentials for the Workforce. Each course is between one and three hours.  This new library directly compliments the existing library on the SecurityCEU.com site, which hosts over 165 hours of technical security, fire, and life safety courses. Online or hybrid All the courses may be white-labeled so a client’s branding is applied to the user interface This new library offers the best of both worlds, as each course can be taken in the classroom, in an online format, or hybrid. Regardless of how a student takes the courses, the student receives a certificate upon completion. In addition, all the courses may be white-labeled so a client’s branding is applied to the user interface and client-specific examples can be built into the courses.  Robust suite of courses “We have not only seen the need for business courses for security industry companies, but the library is in response to client requests,” said Connie Moorhead, CEO of The CMOOR Group. Connie Moorhead adds, “Our goal is to provide a more robust suite of courses to help companies succeed, assist integrators and dealers with workforce development, and assist all security professionals to become more well-rounded in all areas of business.” Course pricing The essential skills courses are priced similarly to the pricing of the security and fire CEU library. Individual 1-hour courses are $25 per student, and the individual Essential Subscription rate for the entire library is $250 per student. Corporate volume rates are available for companies with as few as five (5) students.