Watch John Barrett's priceless reaction just after he and Ernie Hartong ink the paperwork on association merger.CHICAGO - On October 28, 2016 ISSA Executive Director John Barrett and ARCSI CEO Ernie Hartong sat down to sign the final paperwork on the merger of the two trade associations. Also present for the ceremony were Tom Stewart, Publisher [...]
Residential cleaning association merges with ISSA CHICAGO - In a nearly unanimous vote at their annual meeting, members of the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI) voted overwhelmingly to merge with ISSA, the leading trade association for the cleaning industry worldwide. Learn more about ARCSI. Learn more about ISSA. For more articles, [...]
Proposed ISSA/ARCSI merger presents opportunity to expand its membership while maintaining its values. - by Tom Stewart I’ve been in the house cleaning business for over 20 years. When I started there was no good way for owners of house cleaning businesses to network. There was no social media, and the only trade associations [...]
A dedicated sales force will attract more vendors and more members and will enable us to provide more training and education. - by Derek Christian For those who may not know me, I am a former member of the board of directors for ARCSI and was co-chair of a convention committee. In both instances I [...]
How my years in an orphanage now drive my enthusiasm for the future of our ARCSI family - by Liz TrotterI can’t believe it’s happening. First I’m excited they want us and all the opportunities, then I’m worried it will fall through, then I think they’re going to change their minds and decide they don’t [...]
This year’s calendar will feature stops in new cities and the exciting addition of two new classes. September 8, 2016 – Albany, NY, USA – Cleaning Management Institute (CMI), a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has launched its 2017 seminar schedule*. This year’s calendar will feature stops in new cities and the [...]
Speaker previews address and breakout session for this month's cleaning convention I am thrilled to be delivering a keynote address and conducting an interactive workshop at this years’ ARCSI Conference. As I prepared for both the Keynote and breakout, I focused on trying to deliver the following takeaways for you and your teams. First [...]
Presentations to take place at receptions during trade show in Chicago September 1, 2016—Northbrook, IL, USA—ISSA will present the following awards to these achievers in the professional cleaning industry during ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America 2016, which takes place October 25-28 in Chicago, IL, US. Jack D. Ramaley Industry Distinguished Service Award The Jack D. Ramaley [...]
The ARCSI Board of Directors has unanimously voted on a resolution to merge with ISSA, subject to membership approval. - by Ernie Hartong FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2016—Northbrook, IL, USA—ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI) are pleased to announce that the ARCSI Board of [...]
Once the merger is finalized, NCSA members will have access to ISSA member benefits.August 12, 2016—Northbrook, IL, USA—ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the National Cleaning Suppliers Association (NCSA) are pleased to announce that NCSA members have voted to merge with ISSA. Under terms of the agreement, NCSA members will retain their NCSA memberships [...]
