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ISSA’s Emerging Leaders Bring Real Stories and Practical Insights to ISSA Show North America

By |2026-10-10T05:09:50-05:00October 8, 2026|

Two years after ISSA named its inaugural class of Emerging Leaders, honorees are returning to the ISSA Show North America (register here) show floor to discuss what that recognition set in motion. Ashley Butler, vice president and general manager of GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific, and Konstantin Ekelman, sales director at Imperial Brady, share ...

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Leadership That Makes Room for Others

By |2026-10-02T10:57:00-05:00October 2, 2026|

When Karina Villaseñor walked onto the stage at the 2026 ISSA VEO Conference in Dallas, she did so from a different spot than the year before. At the inaugural conference in Chicago in 2025, the vice president of human resources for 4M Building Solutions received the VEO Visionario Award. This year she returned as co-host ...

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When Debt Becomes a Growth Tool

By |2026-10-01T10:26:14-05:00September 29, 2026|

Plenty of cleaning business owners take pride in owing nothing. They’ve paid off the trucks and equipment, and nobody at a bank has a say in how the company runs. Steve Mastin, chief financial officer of 4M Building Holdings in St. Louis, knows owners like that. He described a friend, a local businessman who pays ...

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The Intersection of Facility Innovation and Cleaning Excellence

By |2026-09-09T12:19:29-05:00September 9, 2026|

The cleaning and facility solutions industry never stops moving, constantly offering new ideas, products, and equipment. But once a year, its offerings all land in one place—with a big bang. ISSA Show North America 2026 returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas from Nov. 16-19. The show is built for everyone involved ...

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The Innovation Scout Team: ISSA Healthcare Solutions & Innovation Task Force

By |2026-08-27T16:36:53-05:00August 13, 2026|

The ISSA Healthcare Solutions & Innovation Task Force is a cross-disciplinary group that evaluates healthcare innovations designed to enhance the patient experience while promoting clean, safe, and sustainable environments. Chaired by Rich Feczko, President and Founder of Elevate Innovation Group, the task force assesses emerging technologies through a structured review process that goes beyond product ...

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Clean It Forward Challenge: The Industry Gives Back

By |2026-07-16T16:43:53-05:00July 16, 2026|

We are excited to launch the Clean It Forward Challenge: The Industry Gives Back, a new fundraising campaign that brings our community together to support the life-changing work of ISSA Charities. Every contribution helps support Cleaning for a Reason, ISSA Hygieia Network, and ISSA Scholars, providing clean homes for cancer patients and their families, empowering women ...

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ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – Safer Choice Program Authorization Act Introduced in Senate

By |2026-06-15T14:03:33-05:00June 15, 2026|

Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly round up of the public policies currently impacting the cleaning and facility solutions industry. This update touches on the introduction of the Safer Choice Program Authorization Act, helping ISSA restore the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, a July 29 ISSA Advocacy reception in Chicago, and ...

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ISSA In Action!

By |2026-05-20T15:13:43-05:00May 20, 2026|

Golfing for a Reason Registration is open for the 2026 Golfing for a Reason charity event on October 19, 2026, at Bella Collina San Clemente, San Clemente, California. This charity golf event brings together cleaning and facility solutions professionals for a day of golf, networking, and giving back, with proceeds supporting two ISSA signature charities: ...

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ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – Help ISSA Create a Recognized Apprenticeship Program

By |2025-09-11T14:21:46-05:00September 11, 2025|

Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on ISSA needing your help to create a Recognized Apprenticeship Program, the U.S. Treasury releasing an initial list of jobs eligible for the “no tax on tips” deduction, ISSA’s ...

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DPA Buying Group Relocates to Larger Headquarters to Support Continued Growth

By |2025-07-25T15:24:54-05:00July 25, 2025|

CINCINNATI, OH – July 25, 2025 – DPA Buying Group is proud to announce its relocation to a new, expanded office space as of July 1, 2025, a move that reflects the organization’s sustained growth and long-term vision for the future. Over the past several years, DPA has experienced significant expansion in both its distributor ...

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