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Why Security Guard Companies Are in High Demand During the 2024 DNC in Chicago

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1 month ago

August 15, 2024

As we inch closer to one of the most anticipated elections in recent memory, the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) is shaping up to be an event unlike any other says Fast Guard Service

CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As we inch closer to one of the most anticipated elections in recent memory, the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) is shaping up to be an event unlike any other. Set to take place from August 19 to 22, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, this convention will officially nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate. But this isn’t just any election season—it’s one that has already seen unprecedented events, including an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. With all this in mind, it’s no wonder that security guard companies are in such high demand for this year’s DNC.

The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever

The 2024 election isn’t just another election; it’s a turning point in American history. With Kamala Harris set to become the first Black woman and South Asian person to be the presidential nominee of a major political party, the stakes are incredibly high. The historical significance alone puts a spotlight on the DNC, making it a target for those who may want to disrupt the proceedings.

“I remember back in 2016 when I was still in law enforcement; we were on high alert during the conventions. The tension in the air was palpable, but 2024 feels different. The atmosphere is charged with a mix of hope and anxiety, making robust security measures absolutely essential. This time, though, instead of being on the front lines, my company is helping to protect those who are,” says Fast Guard Service.

The Role of Security Guards in Ensuring Safety

Crowd Control and Managing Large Events

One of the primary reasons for the increased demand for security guards is the sheer number of people expected to attend the DNC. Thousands of delegates, political figures, media personnel, and even protestors will converge on Chicago. With such large crowds, the potential for chaos increases exponentially.

Security guards play a crucial role in maintaining order. They help manage crowd flow, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure that everyone follows the rules. I’ve seen firsthand how effective a well-coordinated security team can be. During a music festival I worked at last year, our team managed to keep a crowd of over 50,000 people calm and orderly, even when a storm caused some initial panic. The key was our proactive approach—we didn’t just react to situations; we anticipated them.

H3: High-Profile Individual Protection

Another critical aspect of security at the DNC is the protection of high-profile individuals. This includes not just the candidates, but also other political figures and celebrities who may attend. Given the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the need for heightened personal security is more evident than ever.

Back when I was a bodyguard for a well-known public figure, I learned that the most important part of the job isn’t just being physically present; it’s about being mentally prepared. You have to think several steps ahead and be ready for anything. This mindset is what every security guard will need to bring to the DNC, where the stakes are as high as they get.

The Political Climate Adds to the Tension

H3: Protests and Potential Civil Unrest
The political landscape in 2024 is more polarized than I’ve ever seen it. This polarization inevitably leads to protests, some of which can turn violent. Security guards are essential in managing these situations, ensuring that protests remain peaceful and that any potential disruptions are quickly contained.

I’ll never forget a protest I managed back in 2018. It started as a peaceful demonstration, but as tensions rose, so did the likelihood of violence. Our team was able to diffuse the situation before it got out of hand, but it was a close call. Experiences like that underscore the importance of having trained security personnel who know how to handle high-pressure situations.

H3: Protecting Critical Infrastructure

The United Center, where the DNC is being held, isn’t just a venue—it’s critical infrastructure. Protecting this facility and its surrounding areas is vital to ensuring the safety of everyone involved. Any breach in security could have catastrophic consequences, not just for the event, but for public trust as well.

When I was part of a team securing a major sports event, we had to consider every possible point of entry, every potential threat. It wasn’t just about having guards at the doors; it was about securing the entire perimeter, monitoring all activity, and being ready to respond at a moment’s notice. The DNC will require a similar, if not more stringent, approach.

The Unprecedented Media Attention

With all eyes on the DNC, media coverage will be extensive. Every moment, every decision, and every incident will be scrutinized. This adds another layer of complexity to the security requirements. A minor security lapse could quickly escalate into a major news story, with far-reaching implications.

During the 2020 election cycle, I was involved in a project where we had to coordinate with media outlets to ensure that security protocols were followed without impeding their work. It was a delicate balance, but it taught me that security isn’t just about keeping people safe—it’s also about allowing events to proceed smoothly and without unnecessary disruption.

Why This Matters

So why is all of this so important? Because the 2024 DNC isn’t just a political event—it’s a reflection of where we are as a nation. It’s a moment in time when the eyes of the world will be on the United States, and how we handle security will say a lot about our priorities and our values.

As someone who has spent years in the security industry, I know that this is one of the most challenging and important events we’ll ever face. The demand for security guard companies is not just about filling positions; it’s about ensuring that the DNC is safe, secure, and successful.

Final Thoughts

The 2024 Democratic National Convention is set to be a historic event, and with that comes the responsibility of ensuring it is well-protected. Security guard companies are in high demand for good reason—they are the backbone of safety for this monumental occasion. Whether it’s managing large crowds, protecting high-profile individuals, or safeguarding critical infrastructure, the role of security guards cannot be overstated.

As we move closer to the DNC, the importance of robust security measures will only become more apparent. It’s not just about preventing incidents; it’s about creating an environment where democracy can flourish, where history can be made without fear or disruption. And that, more than anything, is why the demand for security guard companies during the 2024 DNC is higher than ever.

Fast Guard Service is a leading security company with a proven track record of providing exceptional protection services across the United States. Founded in 2013 by a retired police officer with over 20 years of law enforcement experience and 15 years in the security industry, Fast Guard Service has become synonymous with reliability, professionalism, and innovative security solutions.

Our team of highly trained security professionals is dedicated to delivering top-tier services tailored to the unique needs of our clients. Whether it’s on-site security, event management, personal protection, or specialized security assignments, Fast Guard Service ensures peace of mind with a focus on safety, discretion, and efficiency.

At Fast Guard Service, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence. Our comprehensive approach includes cutting-edge technology, thorough risk assessments, and a deep understanding of the environments we protect. We operate with integrity, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service, regardless of the scale or complexity of their security needs.

Headquartered in Hollywood, Florida, and serving clients nationwide, Fast Guard Service continues to lead the industry with innovative solutions and a customer-first philosophy. We are more than just a security company—we are your trusted partner in safety.

For more information about Fast Guard Service and how we can meet your security needs, visit our website at FastGuardService.com.

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Nuvve Updates Shareholders on Compliance Measures

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5 mins ago

September 25, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE), a leader in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, has issued a letter to shareholders regarding actions taken to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s Bid Price Rule.

Nuvve recently executed a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, resulting in 652,727 shares outstanding. The Company encourages shareholders to protect their shares against market manipulation through actions such as holding shares in cash accounts and requesting “no loan” status.

For shareholder letter: https://nuvve.com/shareholder-letter/

For more information, contact investors@nuvve.com.

About Nuvve Holding Corp. Nuvve (Nasdaq: NVVE) transforms electric vehicles into grid resources, driving the transition to a net-zero future. Learn more at nuvve.com

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Wire and tube industry expos to spark international trade in Shanghai

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5 mins ago

September 25, 2024

SHANGHAI, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The wire China 2024 and Tube China 2024, organized by Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute Co., Ltd., Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Metallurgical Council of the China Council for the Promotion of Int’l Trade (MC-CCPIT), are scheduled to be held from September 25 to 28 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, aiming to drive industry advancement and foster connections.

This year, the two expos will span 10 pavilions, encompassing a total exhibition area of 109,250 square meters. Nearly 1,500 businesses from about 30 countries and regions are expected to participate. The two exhibitions will cover the entire industry chain of cables, wires and tubes, offering a professional and efficient one-stop platform for exchanges worldwide.

wire China 2024: supporting enterprises to foster new quality productive forces

The wire China 2024 event is poised to occupy an area of 80,500 sqm, setting a milestone in its growth trajectory. With the participation of nearly 1,100 enterprises from 26 countries and regions, the expo will serve as a platform to showcase the latest developments and trends in the industry.

The exhibition will showcase an array of offerings including wire and cable manufacturing and processing machinery, auxiliary cable processing equipment, raw and auxiliary materials for cables (optical cables), finished wire products and cables, measurement and control technology, testing engineering solutions. The showcase is designed to assist enterprises in accelerating their transition toward digitalization, fostering flexibility, enabling smart production, nurturing new quality productive forces and enhancing the production competitiveness of businesses. The 2024 edition will cover five major areas: Digital Intelligent & Innovative Equipment, Technology Tools & Auxiliary Materials, Green and Low-carbon Solutions, Wires & Cables and Measures & Control Technology.

China has been promoting development of new quality productive forces since the start of 2024, with burgeoning sectors like artificial intelligence; new materials; commercial aerospace; the low-altitude economy and smart connected vehicles. These innovations are infusing the wire industry with vitality and drawing the attention of numerous overseas enterprises to China. This year, the event will host businesses from countries and regions such as South Korea, Japan, the United States, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Spain and Turkiye. Business delegations from Germany, Italy, France and Austria will be present at the W1 Pavilion to exhibit their innovations and latest breakthroughs.

Heavyweight participants

This year, the event has garnered robust backing from prominent industry associations, including the Asian Wire & Cable Industry Corporation Alliance (AWCCA); Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK); the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA); the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA); the ITA/ICE-Italian Trade Agency (ITA); the Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers Association (ACIMAF) and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ).

List of some well-known participating brands:

NIEHOFF, WAFIOS, SIKORA, MAILLEFER, ROSENDAHL NEXTROM, BOROUGE, SAMP, PROTON, ELANTAS, ENEOS NUC, HANWHA, TOTOKU, KOS, MFL GROUP, TEIJIN ARAMID, ZUMBACH, EUROLLS, SWPG, ESTEVES, SHENG CHYEAN, PETROFER, HUNTSMAN, DSR, SMATER, SINGCHEER, HONTA, G.Y.M., HANDING, JCDOFAMA, XINGMING, GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES , INOVANCE, DONY GROUP, LIQIANG MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL, AEROSPACE NANHAI, YI TENG ELECTRIC, HUAYUAN, PANGHAO, WANMA MACROMOLECULE, TIANRONG, CGN GROUP, CABLE, ORIGINAL, PAMICA, QLPM, ATPOIMER, etc..

(*Information is updated as of August 31st, 2024. Listing is in no particular order)

Fostering new quality productive forces

Centering on digital intelligence and innovation, the expo will be a key platform to display products and services. Singcheer will introduce the SiMOM for remote collaborative manufacturing operations and an AGV logistics system tailored for the cable industry. Maillefer from Finland will showcase the latest AI panoramic scanner 2.0, while Inovance from Shenzhen will present a motorized cable extrusion solution using advanced control algorithms and the MD810 multi-drive. These digital intelligence and innovation products cover manufacturing equipment, industrial software, visual inspection and other specific businesses, empowering cable companies to transit toward intelligent manufacturing.

Leading new trends

The wire China 2024 is not just a trade platform, but a place to communicate the latest market trends and release new products and solutions. This year, there will be nearly 60 high-end technological communication events.

The annual China Wire and Cable Industry Annual Conference will have in-depth discussions on new quality productive forces and high-quality development. Participants will share opinions on new market opportunities and challenges, exchange insights on the market trends, analyze the development status of the wire and cable industry, release annual reports on the development of international and domestic cable standardization work, as well as business competitiveness analysis reports. Simultaneously, the conference will address quality and technical issues related to typical products, unveil significant common technical research accomplishments and identify challenges and hurdles in emerging technological domains within the cable industry. The event aims to inspire businesses, bolster their confidence, foster courage in confronting challenges, and contribute to enhancing the development standards of both the industry chain and the supply chain.

The themed forums for wire and cable businesses will cover industrial economics and the development of the cable industry; the role of intelligent equipment in supporting high-quality development; green and low-carbon innovations in cable materials; high-quality special materials aiding the development of new energy vehicles; efficient and energy-saving electrical equipment; cable industry resource recycling technologies and digital intelligence empowering the development of the cable manufacturing industry.

Tube China 2024: 20 years of companionship, jointly shaping the new future of the industry.

As one of leading professional expos for tubes in Asia, Tube China 2024 has a total exhibition area of 28,750 sqm. Nearly 400 brands from 13 countries and regions including Germany, Japan, South Korea, Italy, the Netherlands, Latvia, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom will participate in the event. Tube China will present a high-level industry feast of intelligence and tube manufacturing for the Chinese tube industry and its upstream and downstream sectors.

This year, the expo will welcome some first-time participants including Fanuc. Industry-leading players including Fanuc, IPG, Kinkelder, Stark, Inductotherm, SINOAUDE, Halifax Fan and ENRX will bring their latest developments to the event. Enterprises such as IPG, Changen, Longxin, Huibaisheng and Huinengda will focus on showcasing innovative products and applications related to lasers and optoelectronics; optics and optical manufacturing; testing and quality control; as well as the innovative products and application solutions of infrared technology and applications.

List of some well-known participating brands:

FANUC, IPG, KINKELDER, STARK, INDUCTOTHERM, SINOAUDE, HALIFAX FAN, ENRX, HUIBAISHENG, SINOFORM, CHANGEN, HANDUK, KTM, TOYOKOHAN, TAELIM, VICTAULIC-TUWEI, TEMA, DONGAN, FIELD, AMPCO, ARES, JINYI, SONGYANG STAINLESS STEEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, CHENLONG, ZHONGYONG, CHANGFENG, WAN-RUN DA , BOKENA, TUS PIPE, LONGXIN, NANYANG, CONTOR M & E, SHENGTIAN, NEW VICTOR, HUAYANG, HUILITONG, BAOFENG, JINCHUANG XINTIAN, HAIQIANWEI, FUGANG, ASCENDING, JUYI, LIWAN, VICTORY, ZHONGHAO, YOUFA, etc..

(*Information is updated as of August 31st, 2024. Listing is in no particular order)

Concurrent events, including the China International Steel Tube & Pipe Summit and the 2024 Heat Treatment Technology Seminar, will be organized during the expo to enhance communication, foster partnerships, drive technological innovation and uphold high-quality development within the industry.

A variety of activities will be organized to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the annual expo and the longstanding support from all participants of the expo.

Looking ahead, organizers of wire & Tube China will continue to promote development of the event to promote exchanges and bolster quality development of the industry.

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PayMongo and Brankas Now Offer the Widest Range of Payment Options in the Philippines

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5 mins ago

September 25, 2024

Enable seamless, secure, and direct online banking payments with Brankas through PayMongo, featuring top Philippine banks BDO, Metrobank, and Landbank.

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PayMongo has partnered with Brankas to add new payment options to the PayMongo platform, making it the payment gateway with the widest range of payment options for Filipino businesses. PayMongo payment options include credit cards, e-wallets, BNPL, QRPh, and online banking. PayMongo merchants can now accept direct online banking payments from three additional Philippine banks — BDO, Metrobank, and Landbank — offering greater convenience and flexibility for both merchants and customers.

eCommerce stores, food delivery websites, ride-hailing apps, and gaming platforms that are PayMongo merchants can accept more forms of payments by integrating Brankas Direct API. This pay-by-bank channel is another trusted payment method that makes transactions faster and enhances the overall payment experience for users.

“Brankas and PayMongo share the same commitment to deliver fast and secure payment experience for users. Offering more payment options is a win-win for both customers and merchants as we offer greater payment flexibility and customer reach at the same time.” said Todd Schweitzer, Brankas CEO and Co-founder.

How to Get Started with Brankas Direct

To start accepting direct online banking payments, existing PayMongo merchants simply need to contact PayMongo Customer Support to request the activation of BDO, Metrobank, and Landbank payment options. The feature is available for Shopify plug-in users, PayMongo’s Custom & Checkout API, PayMongo Pages, and PayMongo Links. Users of the custom API require minimal updates, and the PayMongo developer website provides the full details.

Ready to enhance your payment offerings and provide a better customer experience? Enable Brankas Direct through PayMongo now. Visit Brankas Direct or PayMongo to learn more.

About PayMongo

PayMongo is a leading financial infrastructure platform in the Philippines, designed to simplify how businesses manage their finances. From payment processing to embedding financial services, PayMongo provides solutions that enable businesses to accept payments both online and in-person, streamline financial operations, and drive profitability. By offering a wide range of payment options and seamless integration, PayMongo empowers businesses to grow their revenue and succeed in the digital economy.

About Brankas

Brankas is a leading global open finance technology provider. We provide API-based solutions, data and payments solutions for financial service providers (like banks, lenders and e-wallets) and online businesses. Brankas partners with banks to build and manage their open finance infrastructure, producing APIs for real-time payments, identity and data, new account opening, remittances, and more. With Brankas’ secure open banking technology, online businesses, fintech companies and digital banks can use Brankas APIs to create new digital experiences for their users.

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