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An Inspirational Journey of Kimberly Thomas from the University of Georgia
Jeff Cross | December 7, 2022

Kimberly Thomas, MPA, CEFP, has spent decades in the facilities management industry. She recently retired from the University of Georgia where she...read more


The Inside Story of an ISSA Innovation Award Judge
Jeff Cross | November 14, 2022

For years the ISSA Show Innovation Awards Program has been celebrating companies in the commercial, institutional, and residential cleaning community that are...read more


Straight Talk: Rethink Clean
Jeff Cross | November 9, 2022

Did it really take Howie Mandel to help convince the world of the need to clean? Maybe, especially if you consider the...read more


Straight Talk: Kimberly-Clark Professional & ISSA Share Milestone Moments
Jeff Cross | November 4, 2022

As Kimberly-Clark Corp., parent company of Kimberly-Clark Professional, celebrates its 150th anniversary this year and ISSA marks its 100th year in 2023, ISSA Show...read more


Imperial Dade: A Unique Company Making an Impact on the Industry
Jeff Cross | November 2, 2022

Imperial Dade has emerged as a major disruptor in the cleaning industry. Under its current leadership team, which includes company chairman Robert...read more


Diversey VP Discusses Impact of ISSA
Jeff Cross | October 25, 2022

For nearly 75 years, Diversey has maintained a membership with ISSA. The international provider of commercial cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene solutions has enjoyed...read more


Straight Talk: Laura Craven on Imperial Dade & ISSA
Jeff Cross | October 18, 2022

Laura Craven is the vice president of marketing and communications with Imperial Dade, a seemingly always expanding distributor of paper, packaging, and...read more


The ISSA Impact: DCS Global Enterprise
Jeff Cross | September 30, 2022

With the COVID-19 pandemic having redefined cleaning, the services and support of cleaning consulting companies have been invaluable to many in the...read more