In early October, the IICRC convened for several days of meetings that included semi-annual meetings of the Certification Council and the board of directors.

The Cleaning and Restoration Association has come a long way since May 2009. Having 130-plus members join our association in just 19 months is an outstanding achievement.

To all our CFI members, let me introduce myself: my name is Graham Bedwell, and I am your new president for the Carpet & Fabricare Institute.

On November 10-11, the PCUCA, along with Interlink Supply and Textile Consultants, will present the Commercial Carpet Maintenance Contracts workshop in Denver.

The IICRC is committed to representing the cleaning, inspection and restoration industry to the best of its ability. Part of the commitment involves working with government agencies and officials.

The Cleaning and Restoration Association continues to grow, now reaching more than 125 members and continuously working to advance its members’ interests.

New CFI Chairman of the Board and Immediate Past President Matt Sanders is proud to announce that the Carpet and Fabricare Institute had a very successful Connections Convention and Trade Show.

The IICRC, as an organization, seeks to be the leading independent, non-profit, certification and international standard-setting body in the cleaning, inspection, and restoration industry – setting and promoting high ethical standards, and advancing communication, collaboration and technical proficiency.

CRA is now on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter! Keep up with the latest news and upcoming events from CRA by following our CRA Facebook page, joining the CRA group in LinkedIn, and following “CRAssoc” on Twitter.

Orange/Inland Empire Assistant Chapter Director Jason Hensley says his chapter recently completed a Clean-Up Day at the Ronald McDonald House in Orange, Calif.