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 applauding the reintroduction of the bipartisan Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act, ISSA Advocacy opportunities at ISSA Show North America 2025, what the government shutdown means for ...
From green cleaning to the rise of restorative floor care, the October issue of INCLEAN dives deep into the forces shaping the industry – just in time for the ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo 2025. As the official ISSA publication and leading source of insight for the commercial cleaning and hygiene sector in Australia, INCLEAN returns this month with a ...
Laurie Sewell wears two big hats—president of ISSA and CEO of Servicon—and she knows the phrase “work-life balance” can set unrealistic expectations. When we sat down to talk about leading without burning out, she offered a reframing that feels both humane and practical. “When I hear that term, I bristle… I bristle with the word ...
At the ISSA VEO conference in Chicago, VEO Media relations specialist Guillermo Meneses visits with Yuritcy Gonzalez of KleenMark for a candid conversation about representation, community, and momentum in the cleaning industry. Gonzalez shares how it feels to be at a first-of-its-kind gathering—exciting, empowering, and a little overwhelming—in the best way. She underscores why VEO ...
ISSA has updated its popular volatile organic compounds (VOC) compliance resources titled: Summary of State and Federal VOC Limitations for Institutional and Consumer Products State VOC Regulations: Prohibitions on the Use of Specific Toxic Compounds in Specific Product Categories Both of which are available to members online at https://www.issa.com/member-resources/state-federal-voc-limits/. State and federal VOC regulations govern ...
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” ...
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 ...
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 ...
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