After nearly five years of planning and refining, the IICRC is in its final stages of implementation to launch the International Trade Association (ITA) this year.

The 2012 Connections saw the CFI hold its annual general meeting and it was a time for reflection. My two years as president is up, and I hand over the reins to a new president, Mr. Steve Kaufman.

The CRCII August 22 general meeting was held at Jon-Don, Inc. in Roselle, IL, and the nominating committee presented the slate of officers and board members that were nominated for the upcoming October 24 election.

To all in the Southern California area: Join us for fellowship and education at our upcoming So-Cal Regional Meetings!

The Professional Association of Cleaning & Restoration (PACR) members and other industry experts learned and networked together at the 10th Anniversary Connections Convention and Trade Show September 5-7 at the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

The Nominating Committee of CRCII presented a slate of officers and board members at its August 22 general meeting for the looming October election.

On July 12, the Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter held a meeting with Dr. Wendy Kreider, a chiropractor that spoke about how to prevent back injuries while working on the job as well as practice exercises to strengthen the legs and back.

The Professional Association of Cleaning & Restoration (PACR) will be present at Connections…will you?

The Society of Cleaning & Restoration Association (SCRT) has continued to make strides in assisting cleaning and restoration businesses with information that is beneficial to the industry.