When Maria Cardona took the stage at the VEO Gala, she didn’t waste a moment connecting heart to purpose: “I love, love, love the theme of the conference. Visión, Empeño y Oportunidad. Vision, Resolve, and Opportunity. Mi gente, that is amazing!” From her first words, The Dewey Square Group principal made clear that this was ...
L. Smith, a premier rigid packaging manufacturer and provider, is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Since its founding in 1975, the company has distinguished itself with full exceptional customer care and turnkey hazardous material shipping solutions. In keeping with the company’s focus on customers, C.L. Smith is celebrating key milestones with customers. C.L. “Bud” ...
Pilot Chemical Company, a privately owned and independent global specialty chemical company, announced today that CEO Mike Clark is retiring effective December 31, 2025. Clark will join the company’s Board of Directors in 2026. Christian MacIver, Pilot President and COO, will succeed Clark as CEO, effective January 1, 2026. This move comes as part of ...
At VEO’s founding event in Chicago, 36th Ward Alderman Gilbert Villegas didn’t mince words about the role of the cleaning industry in the city’s economy, its Latino community, and its post-pandemic recovery. He opened with gratitude: “First of all, I want to say thank you to VEO for choosing Chicago for your inaugural event, number ...
The Bank of America Institute recently reported that the cost of water "has increased significantly across the U.S. in the past decade." As of March 2025, median water utility payments have increased by 7.1 percent—twice the rate of inflation. Water utility bills cover the delivery, removal and treatment of water, according to Klaus Reichardt, CEO ...
Get ready, get set, point and click! Sellars Absorbent Materials is hosting its second annual “I Spy” challenge. This year, as part of Manufacturing Month and the company’s 40th anniversary, Sellars is looking for “action shots” of its products in use. It could be a wiper cleaning a machine, a rag that’s taking care of ...
Rubbermaid Commercial Products® (RCP), part of the Newell Brands global portfolio of iconic brands, and a leader in innovative, solutions-based commercial products, today announced the return of its Behind the Scenes of Clean campaign, a nationwide appreciation program that honors custodians, cleaning professionals, and facility maintenance teams. RCP continues year-round recognition with appreciation events nationwide, celebrating ...
From the moment Gilbert “Gil” Villegas and Karina Neff took the stage, the room leaned in. This was not a theory talk about technology. It was a working session on how cities and service companies can use tools, data, and common sense to serve people better. Villegas arrived with the perspective of a Marine Corps ...
The U.S. Green Building Council's latest update, LEED v5, represents a major step forward in sustainable building operations. With a stronger emphasis on decarbonization, equity, and green cleaning, LEED v5 sets new benchmarks for environmentally responsible facility management. Organizations that want to align with these standards can benefit from structured approaches like ISSA's Cleaning Industry ...
When Yigal Adato walks onstage, he does more than tell stories—he polishes the lens through which leaders see themselves. An entrepreneur-turned-leadership coach based in San Diego and the founder of Leaderato, Adato spent decades building and scaling service businesses, leading hundreds of employees and generating tens of millions in revenue. Today, he helps owners and ...
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