ISSA Insights Archives - ISSA | The Worldwide Cleaning Organization https://www.issa.com/category/articles/issa-insights/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:47:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 The ISSA Impact: From Immigrant to Innovator–Slavitza Demaine’s Journey to Leadership in Cleaning https://www.issa.com/articles/issa-insights/the-issa-impact-from-immigrant-to-innovator-slavitza-demaines-journey-to-leadership-in-cleaning/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:47:17 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=49338 Slavitza Demaine is a dynamic leader and manager at Southern New Hampshire University. In this episode of Straight Talk!, we explore her inspiring journey to the United States and her rise to success. Demaine shares the details of her initial apprehensions about immigrating, the career transitions she made, and how she now leads a talented ...

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]]> Forging Cancer Connections Through Cleaning https://www.issa.com/articles/forging-cancer-connections-through-cleaning/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:31:06 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47649 From house cleaning to heartfelt connections: one volunteer’s journey Kathleen Albertson, a Philadelphia native, has woven compassion into the fabric of her community. Surviving domestic abuse fueled her commitment to women’s issues, inspiring her unwavering pledge to support those in need. “As I got better, I swore I would never not help someone in need,” ...

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]]> ISSA Successfully Hosts 2024 Clean Advocacy Summit https://www.issa.com/articles/issa-successfully-hosts-2024-clean-advocacy-summit/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:02:03 +0000 https://issa.com/issa-successfully-hosts-2024-clean-advocacy-summit/ Highlights of ISSA's fourth annual 2024 Clean Advocacy Summit.

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]]> ISSA 2023 Achievement Awards Recipients https://www.issa.com/articles/issa-2023-achievement-awards-recipients/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:25:25 +0000 https://issa.com/issa-2023-achievement-awards-recipients/ The ISSA Achievement Awards annually recognize individuals who are committed to driving the cleaning industry forward through their positive contributions in their businesses and beyond. Five honorees were recognized on November 14 at ISSA Show North America 2023, which took place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The ISSA Honorary Lifetime Achievement ...

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]]> Behind the Scenes at ISSA Show https://www.issa.com/articles/behind-the-scenes-at-issa-show/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:17:41 +0000 https://issa.com/behind-the-scenes-at-issa-show/ When you think of exciting and diverse professions, the cleaning industry might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it has its unique charm. This is evident when reflecting on ISSA Show North America 2023 and the celebration of ISSA’s 100th anniversary. Ed Nichols is the director of ISSA Show North America. ...

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]]> Introducing ISSA’s 2024 President https://www.issa.com/articles/introducing-issas-2024-president/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:07:18 +0000 https://issa.com/introducing-issas-2024-president/ In my business at Midlab, we are constantly seeking to improve, and I am bringing that same mental attitude with me in my role as your new ISSA president of our board of directors. But first, let me introduce myself and give you a glimpse into my world. I am Matt Schenk. Like many of ...

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]]> Artificial Intelligence in the Warehouse https://www.issa.com/articles/artificial-intelligence-in-the-warehouse/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:00:50 +0000 https://issa.com/artificial-intelligence-in-the-warehouse/ Artificial intelligence (AI) is not magic. From my perspective and in the context of distributors, AI is a combination of software and data to solve and prevent problems. The software is usually a distributor’s ERP (Enterprise Resources Planning) system, modified to include AI logic and formulas, potentially interacting with CRM (customer relationship management) and e-commerce ...

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]]> Introducing ISSA’s New Board President Matt Schenk https://www.issa.com/articles/introducing-issas-new-board-president-matt-schenk/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:21:33 +0000 https://issa.com/introducing-issas-new-board-president-matt-schenk/ Matt Schenk, president and CEO of Midlab, a Tennessee-based manufacturer of cleaning products, was recently elected as president of ISSA’s 2024 Board of Directors. In this episode of Straight Talk!, ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross had the opportunity to interview Schenk during last month’s ISSA Show North America. Schenk, who has more than 30 years ...

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]]> 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 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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