AlliedBarton Security Services is the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel to various industries. Headquartered in Conshohocken, PA, they have been American owned and managed since 1957.
AlliedBarton will be honored with the Visionary Award at the Chamber’s 30th annual Excellence Awards on Thursday, November 15. The award is sponsored by Stradley Ronon. You can register for the awards ceremony here.
We recently sat down with AlliedBarton’s President and CEO, Bill Whitmore, to ask him about the company and what winning the award means to them.
What is AlliedBarton’s mission and vision?
AlliedBarton‘s core purpose is to serve and secure the people, homes and businesses of our communities. We value Growth, Responsibility, Empowerment, Achievement and Trust. These are critical elements of our Dare to be GREAT culture, which is essential to our ability to fulfill our core purpose to serve and secure the people, homes and businesses of our communities.
As a national business, how has AlliedBarton grown and built a name for itself over the years?
AlliedBarton has a continued focus on service excellence – and a philosophy that we serve our customers well by serving our employees first. This has allowed us to grow as an organization and build a reputation for quality. While we customize our services to meet each client’s specific needs, we will not compromise on quality.
What are the benefits of being headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia region?
AlliedBarton reflects the culture of Philadelphia. We employ hard working people who are very dedicated to their duty as security professionals and proud of their accomplishments. Like Philadelphia, we welcome and embrace people from all walks of life. Our staff is customer –centered, focused on results, disciplined and proactive…hallmarks of Philadelphians.
What does receiving the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s Visionary Award mean to your business?
We are so proud to be recognized and an award such as this is a testament to the efforts of our security personnel who work every day to maintain safe and secure environments. Security teams are a critical first line of defense and a valuable resource but are often not thanked by the public. We know the Visionary award and others like it bring positive attention to the men and women who look after our safety.
How does AlliedBarton support or recognize the small business community?
We work within our communities across the country to support small businesses. AlliedBarton started out as a small business and we know the struggles of building a lasting organization. We have specific mentor/protégée relationships wherein we partner with small/diverse companies to help them grow and be successful. After all, we appreciate the support we’ve received along the way and want to do the same for others.
Why is it important for small businesses and their supporters to be recognized?
Small businesses are the heart of the American economy and it is important to recognize and encourage their efforts. Humble beginnings are often the start of future industry leaders and the support of the community and industry is often needed to help them find their way.
What advice do you have for small businesses looking to expand?
Small businesses need to develop a corporate culture that they strive to uphold every day. This will help you stay true to who you are and serve your employees and customers in a way that you can be proud of. Many business decisions are not easy and having a strong culture and a system of beliefs that you can turn to for guidance is essential to growth.
