ISSA 100th Anniversary Archives - ISSA | The Worldwide Cleaning Organization https://www.issa.com/category/articles/issa-100th-anniversary/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:17:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 The Presidential Commentary https://www.issa.com/articles/the-presidential-commentary/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:46:39 +0000 https://issa.com/the-presidential-commentary/ ISSA, your worldwide cleaning industry association, is about to enter its 101st year. One of the treasures that is part of ISSA’s legacy is past leadership, specifically those industry professionals who have volunteered their time to serve as presidents of the association. Those who served as presidents usually spent years on the board of directors ...

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]]> The Future of the Industry https://www.issa.com/articles/the-future-of-the-industry/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 07:00:18 +0000 https://issa.com/the-future-of-the-industry/ It’s a universally accepted truth. No one knows precisely what the future will bring. The future is a mystery that is constantly unfolding and, when it arrives, often catches us by surprise. However, by analyzing our past and present and taking the temperature of innovation, technology, and trends, we can—more often than not—accurately foresee what’s ...

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]]> The Future is Ours to Shape https://www.issa.com/articles/the-future-is-ours-to-shape/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:26:20 +0000 https://issa.com/the-future-is-ours-to-shape/ Welcome to the centennial issue of ISSA Today magazine. While this is the last issue for 2023, it is also the beginning of a new era. The next issue in 2024 will be the first of many for the next 100 years of ISSA. As ISSA celebrates its 100th year, you have undoubtedly enjoyed the ...

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]]> Reflections on a Unique Journey https://www.issa.com/articles/reflections-on-a-unique-journey/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:52:08 +0000 https://issa.com/reflections-on-a-unique-journey/ As I sit down and write my last President’s Message for ISSA Today, which begins to mark the end of my tenure as the president of this association, I can’t help but reflect on what this year has meant to me. The privilege to serve during our association’s significant 100th anniversary is an honor I ...

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]]> Shaping the Industry https://www.issa.com/articles/shaping-the-industry/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://issa.com/shaping-the-industry/ When it comes to the glue of the cleaning industry, one of the critical elements is the manufacturing sector. Whether equipment, products, chemicals, or other components needed for cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and any task related to facility maintenance, manufacturers step up and respond to the demand. Manufacturing is more than simply creating tangible goods—it embodies ...

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]]> The Front Line https://www.issa.com/articles/the-front-line/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://issa.com/the-front-line/ 100 years ago, at the birth of what is now ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the focus was on distribution, with a side helping of manufacturing. Things have morphed, and things have changed. ISSA is a highly diverse organization that represents each and every aspect of cleaning. From homes to high rises, hotels to ...

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]]> The Tale of the Open Show https://www.issa.com/articles/the-tale-of-the-open-show/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://issa.com/the-tale-of-the-open-show/ Once upon a time in 1997, ISSA was under the leadership of Jerry Rau. As president of ISSA, Rau wanted ISSA to open the ISSA Show North America to end users. But amending ISSA’s articles of incorporation required board and membership approval. The board of directors, at that time, was composed of 15 voting members—seven ...

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]]> A Salute to Those Who Do https://www.issa.com/articles/a-salute-to-those-who-do/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://issa.com/a-salute-to-those-who-do/ In the landscape of society, millions of unsung heroes work diligently behind the scenes, often unnoticed and underappreciated. However, as the global cleaning industry, we recognize each one, whether they work for building service contractors (BSCs) or as in-house service providers (ISPs). By now, all of you know my background with my family-owned BSC company, ...

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]]> The Makeup of ISSA https://www.issa.com/articles/the-makeup-of-issa/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://issa.com/the-makeup-of-issa/ The world now knows that ISSA is celebrating 100 years of existence. You can see the story and keep up with all the details at issa.com/100. Many moving parts make up ISSA, and as the association celebrates its 100-year anniversary, there are plans to continue to grow and add more member benefits—after all, ISSA is ...

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]]> 100 Years of Supply and Demand https://www.issa.com/articles/100-years-of-supply-and-demand/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://issa.com/100-years-of-supply-and-demand/ ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, was founded on distribution. ISSA grew with distribution. And while ISSA values all its member classes, distribution remains close to the heart of the association as it recognizes its 100-year anniversary in 2023 and looks forward to the next 100 years. It was a group of seven distributors who ...

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