Some entrepreneurs dream big. Some wore tirelessly. Entrepreneur Corrine McKague, owner of Alarmco, Inc., doesn't know the work "No". McKague came by it honestly as she watched her father run a successful security business for many years.
In 1995, Corrine McKague and her husband Charles "Mike" started Alarmco, Inc. to service small commercial and residential clients with security, fire, and close circuit television systems. "We had the expertise," recalls McKague, "But what really motivated us was our passion for the security industry and a vision for a sound business model."
Traditionally, the security industry is domintaed by large firms providing expensive, often impersonal, service. In building Alarmco, Inc. the McKagues made their personal commitment to exceed client's expectations, thus gaining repeat business and word of mouth referrals. This approach worked very well as local commercial accounts turned into national accounts with giants like Boise Cascade, Office Max, and Grainger. Likewise, Alarmco's offerings expanded to include design-build services for these larger, commercial customers. In 2003, Alarmco decided to expand its customer base once again by targeting US government facilities. McKague was aware of how challenging it is to "break into" selling to the government so she decided to pursue the SBA 8(a) Business Development certification.
Alarmco has never looked back. Relying on their excellent past performance, Alarmco's federal customers include the Department of the Navy, National Park Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Bureau of Land Management, and the National Guard Nationwide. Alarmco was also awarded a contract to upgrade the security system at our national treasure, Mount Rushmore National Monument.
Corrine McKague is a hands-on entrepreneur; her positive attitude is infectious. Her continued commitment of customer satisfaction makes Alarmco a real success story for Idaho.
