Monthly Archives: November 2023

Cintas Seeking Nominations for Annual Housekeeping Award

By |2023-11-29T14:30:45-06:00November 29, 2023|

To recognize the hardworking individuals are the key to guest satisfaction in hotels and other hospitality properties, Cintas Corp. announced the launch of the 2021 Cintas S.H.I.N.E. (Star Housekeepers In a New Era) Award.   The annual award program is open to housekeeping professionals employed at U.S. hospitality properties. Submit nominations at cintas.com/SHINEAwards/ through Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.  The grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 cash ...

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ISSA Supports Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

By |2023-11-29T14:30:46-06:00November 29, 2023|

ISSA joined more than 152 companies and trade associations representing U.S. importers, exporters, transportation providers, and other supply chain stakeholders in strongly supporting the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (OSRA21, HR 4996). The bipartisan legislation was introduced last month by U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and would update the Shipping Act to recognize the ...

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CIRI Reschedules Healthy Buildings Conference

By |2023-11-29T14:30:46-06:00November 29, 2023|

The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) announced it has postponed its  Healthy Buildings 2021 - America conference—originally scheduled for November 9-11—to January 18-20, 2022 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu to allow for in-person attendance. “With government restrictions temporarily limiting gatherings in the state of Hawaii, we’ve decided to delay the conference in order ...

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WorkWave to Acquire TEAM Software

By |2023-11-29T14:30:47-06:00November 29, 2023|

WorkWave® announced it has signed an agreement to purchase TEAM Software Inc. The acquisition is expected to close at the end of September. Combined, these two companies bring more than 100 years of experience partnering with leading service providers worldwide. The acquisition will allow WorkWave to offer a broad and complete set of solutions that ...

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Stratus Expands Operations in South Carolina

By |2023-11-29T14:30:47-06:00November 29, 2023|

Stratus Building Solutions announced it is opening a new master franchise location in Columbia, South Carolina. Thomas Henning, Stratus Building Solutions of Charlotte, and Ralph Sizemore, Stratus Building Solutions of Greenville, are teaming up to open the new location. “When you think about our geographical region, Charlotte, Greenville, and Columbia form an almost perfect triangle,” ...

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CloroxPro Donates Disinfecting Products for Hurricane Relief and Recovery

By |2023-11-29T14:30:47-06:00November 29, 2023|

CloroxPro™ announced a multimillion-dollar donation of its disinfecting products to the Springfield, Missouri-based charity Convoy of Hope to help with Hurricane Ida recovery efforts as well as ongoing disaster relief. CloroxPro’s donation, along with shipping and distribution services from Convoy of Hope, will go to help recipients address cleaning, disinfection, and mold remediation efforts in ...

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3M Donates Supplies to Schools Serving Diverse Populations

By |2023-11-29T14:30:48-06:00November 29, 2023|

3M is providing backpacks filled with school supplies to 17,000 public school students in St. Paul, Minnesota. Through its Supplies for Schools program, 3M donates products such as office supplies, hand sanitizer, tapes, glues, adhesives, highlighters, masks, and sponges. The supplies will go to students in schools serving low income and diverse populations through a partnership with ...

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The Global Partnership Expansion of ISSA and IFMA

By |2023-11-29T14:30:49-06:00November 29, 2023|

In this Straight Talk! episode, ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross interviews executive leadership of ISSA and IFMA, the International Facility Management Association. ISSA Executive Director Jon Barrett and ​IFMA President and CEO Don Gilpin discuss a global partnership between the two associations and how it will better serve their member organizations and industry professionals. For ...

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Cintas Announces Zero Emissions Goal

By |2023-11-29T14:30:50-06:00November 29, 2023|

Cintas Corp. announced its ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2025. As Cintas continues its comprehensive review of its business model related to environmental opportunities, the company expects to identify strategies to reduce its GHG emissions from its supply chain. The company also plans to review opportunities to further reduce its ...

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