ISSA News

by Tanja Nowotny

With a very successful ISSA Show Canada 2022 now in the rearview, ISSA Canada is looking forward to the months ahead. Next up on the association’s social calendar is Canada Night.

Exclusive to ISSA Canada members and their guests, Canada Night is the highlight of ISSA Canada’s social calendar and takes place annually in conjunction with ISSA Show North America, the one show for facility solutions. After being cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to pandemic restrictions, Canada Night will be back in its full glory on Wednesday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the Vista Ballroom, McCormick Place Convention Centre, Chicago, IL.

The ISSA Show North America exhibition and conference brings together executives and leaders from all segments of the commercial and residential cleaning industries. Produced in partnership with Informa Markets and ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, ISSA Show North America is the leading platform for manufacturers, distributors, and facility service providers to connect, do business and share information. In addition to an expansive exhibit hall, the show offers a robust education program where attendees learn the latest trends from industry experts, discuss best practices with peers, and earn technical training and professional certification.

Registration for ISSA Show North America (including Canada Night) will open in mid-July.

ISSA Canada is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Awards, an award that recognizes and honours organizations committed to environmental management and dedication to the value of clean.

Nominations must be made by an ISSA Canada member and can include building service contractors, in-house service providers, facility owners, schools, food service facilities, long-term care homes, and more. The 2022 award winner was the University of Calgary. Nominees must meet four of the six award criteria, including:

1. Providing education and training to promote “environmental awareness” within the facility 2. Demonstrating a dedication to the overall cleanliness and health of a facility 3. Utilizing approved environmental products and chemicals (EcoLogo or Green Seal Certified) 4. Performing cleaning procedures with a close attention to safety 5. Having best reduced their carbon footprint 6. Keeping staff abreast of the newest technologies, products, equipment, and services in the cleaning industry

The nominator must prepare a short 250-to-500-word essay outlining why the nominee is a suitable candidate for the Environmental Stewardship Award. This essay must be accompanied by a nomination form available from the ISSA Canada website and submitted no later than November 1, 2022.

Although many events are transitioning back into an in-person format, ISSA continues to offer its popular certification programming online as well. Stay tuned to ISSA Canada’s Clean Matters Canada to stay informed on all sessions available in the virtual space or in a region near you.

ISSA Show Canada 2022 may be behind us, but mark your calendars for June 14-15, 2023, as plans are already underway for next year’s edition of the show. The 2023 edition promises an expanded educational line-up and additional opportunities to network with industry colleagues. Visit www.issashowcanada.com for all the latest details.