On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, join the ISSA Hygieia Network in Philadelphia for its upcoming networking and leadership conference—Workplace Allies: The Power of Having Someone in Your Corner. This information-packed conference will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Tork Club, located inside Lincoln Financial Field, home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles.

“We’re excited to announce our upcoming networking and leadership conference in Philadelphia,” said ISSA Hygieia Network Program Director Dr. Felicia Townsend. “We invite people to come and learn about the significance of workplace relationships and developing allyships from presentations by our spectacular collection of speakers.”

Attendees will gain new strategies on how to become better advocates and supporters of employees from every level in their organization. Additionally, they will receive insights into how they can make their organizations more inclusive for everyone to thrive and discover how securing mentors, sponsors, and peer relationships can help them reach their goals.

“We’re especially honored to have Patricia Cimino, professional growth and mindset coach and founder of Patricia Cimino Coaching, kickoff the conference with her workshop, Rise Together: Coaching Yourself to Cultivate Effective Allyship!” added Townsend. “This will be a tremendous opportunity for attendees to learn about the key internal obstacles hindering allyship and how to develop the tools and strategies needed to improve their mindset and enhance their careers.”

Other guest speakers include:

• Matt Urmanski, Essity Vice President of Sales and Marketing of North America
• Gary Rubin, Imperial Dade Sales Manager – Tri State Division
• Theresa Gallagher, Imperial Dade Sales Consultant
• Maura Strohsacker, Philadelphia Eagles Director of Corporate Partnership Activation
• Stacy J. Seiden, ISSA Senior Government Affairs Manager

As part of this can’t-miss occasion, all attendees will receive an exclusive tour of Lincoln Financial Field. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will go behind the scenes of the 69,000-seat stadium, including the Philadelphia Eagles’ locker room and press conference room. There will also be photo opportunities in the locker room with the Vince Lombardi Trophy from the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII championship. During the tour, attendees will have an opportunity to go through the tunnel onto the field, just like the players do on game day. The tour concludes in the Tork Club with additional photo opportunities with Eagles legends and the team’s iconic mascot, SWOOP.

This conference is sponsored by Essity, maker of the Tork brand, the global leader in professional hygiene. Registration is open now, with pricing starting at US$89 for ISSA Members and $119 for nonmembers. Group discounts are also available. To learn more and register, visit https://events.issa.com/events/hygieia-networking-conference-philadelphia-2024/

About ISSA Charities
ISSA Charities™ is the charitable and philanthropic arm of ISSA and the worldwide cleaning industry. A 501(c)(3) organization, ISSA Charities’ mission is to make the world a cleaner, healthier, better place to live by sponsoring, funding, and operating charitable and social programs directly connected to the cleaning industry. Our Signature Charities are changing the way the world views cleaning: Cleaning for a Reason provides professional home cleaning for cancer patients; the ISSA Hygieia Network advances women, diversity, equity and inclusion in the cleaning industry; and ISSA Scholars supports youth with scholarship aid and seasonal internships. To learn more about ISSA Charities and to make your own donation, visit issacharities.org.

About ISSA
With more than 10,500 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners, and associated service members—ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Milan, Italy; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.