The deadline to submit entries for Sofidel America Corp.’s 2022–2023 Sustainable Hygiene Heroes Awards is January 27. Sofidel’s awards program honors cleaning professionals who go above and beyond to provide clean and safe facilities, while implementing sustainable cleaning practices. A panel of judges will review nominations and select the winner and finalists based on the individual’s …
ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities signature program dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry, is hosting a networking and leadership conference sponsored by Kimberly-Clark Professional on February 23, 1:00 – 6:30 p.m. ET. The in-person event is titled Turning Point: Leveraging Complex Situations to Advance Your Career and will …
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Tolco Corp. has promoted Todd Spencer to director of sales. Spencer has been with Tolco since 2019, when he joined the company as a regional sales manager from Americo Manufacturing Co. Inc. In his new role, Spencer will oversee all aspects of Tolco’s sales initiatives across multiple business channels. He will also lead the company’s customer service and …
S.P. Richards Co. (SPR) has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to be acquired by Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG). Per the terms of the acquisition, SPR will continue to operate as a separate entity. Bill Meany has been appointed president of SPR, serving in that position in addition to his role as CNG senior vice president. …
Procter & Gamble (P&G), parent company of Procter & Gamble Professional, has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.91 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend―$3.65 annualized with a yield of 2.4%―is payable February 15 to shareholders of record at the close of business January 20. P&G has paid a dividend to shareholders without interruption for 132 consecutive …
Maine Proposes to Increase Registration Fees for Disinfectants and Other Pesticides Legislation (HP 12) was introduced in the Maine House of Representatives that would increase the state’s registration fees for all pesticide products including disinfectants and sanitizers intended for use on inanimate surfaces. HP 12 was introduced at the end of 2022 and would increase …
Cleaning for a Reason, an ISSA Charities signature program that provides clean homes for cancer patients, announced that they are collaborating with Maid Right to bring relief to more people experiencing cancer. Maid Right has dedicated itself to expanding its company’s work by endorsing new franchisees and raising awareness of Cleaning for a Reason’s mission …
Read moreCleaning for a Reason adds Maid Right as a Corporate Franchise Partner
Sixteen ISSA-member companies have been included in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2023 Franchise 500® Ranking. To be listed in the 44th-annual index, each company is evaluated on objective measures including financial strength and stability, growth rate, and size of its franchise system, among other criteria. The ISSA-affiliated organizations included in Entrepreneur’s 2023 list include: Anago Cleaning Systems City Wide Franchise …
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Sodexo’s hospitality segment, Sodexo Live!, has named Belinda Oakley CEO of the division’s North America operations. Oakley joins Sodexo Live! from Chartwells K12, a division of the Compass Group, where she served as CEO. She has also held leadership positions with such companies as Famous Brands International, Brumby’s Bakeries, and Benugo. Oakley replaces outgoing Sodexo …
Imperial Dade has appointed Scott Crocco chief financial officer (CFO), effective January 18. Crocco has more than three decades of finance and corporate leadership experience. He joins Imperial Dade from Air Products and Chemicals Inc., where he served as CFO and executive vice president. Crocco succeeds Chris Dirx, who resigned for family-related health issues. Drix will continue …