Many times, professionals just like you find our Web site simply because of the word "housekeeping." Some mistake us for a domestic/residential-type of organization. However, I.E.H.A. members are professionals in healthcare, hospitality, educational, state facilities and a plethora of other large facilities who provide their expertise to ensure a cleaner, safer and healthier environment. Another large segment of I.E.H.A. membership represents the vendors/suppliers of custodial goods and services.
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April 28, 2008
WESTERVILLE, OH—The International Executive Housekeepers Association’s (I.E.H.A.) 42nd Educational Conference & Convention will be held September 7-11, 2008, at the Riviera Hotel and Casino and the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Complete-package registrants through I.E.H.A. can attend the ISSA/INTERCLEAN® trade show and activities held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Las Vegas Convention Center, along with all other I.E.H.A. activities occurring at the Riviera Hotel and Casino.
For more information, or to register for this event, please visit http://www.ieha.org/meetings/issa.html.
The Riviera Hotel and Casino will host many I.E.H.A. members and events. On Sunday, attendees can begin registering at the Riviera from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. However, registration will be available at the Convention Center the remainder of the week.
Monday will kick off with a special educational seminar hosted by I.E.H.A. at the Convention Center, from 8 a.m. to noon, which will feature an informative train the trainer session for managers wishing to teach ESL (English as a Second Language) courses at their facilities. This event will be followed by the FSP Networking Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m., which will be followed by various educational seminars held at the Convention Center from 1:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday night will wrap up with the I.E.H.A. President’s and New Member Welcome Party, which will occur from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Riviera Hotel and Casino.
On Tuesday, the exhibit hall will officially be open at 10 a.m. at the Convention Center, following the ISSA Pre-Keynote Address, which will occur from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Educational Seminars will also be occurring Tuesday morning, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The exhibit hall will close at 5:30 p.m. that day. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the I.E.H.A. International Member Meeting will occur at the Convention Center. Tuesday will wrap up with the I.E.H.A. Business Session/Installation Ceremony/Dinner, occurring at the Riviera Hotel and Casino from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday morning will kick off with ISSA’s Keynote Address, to be given by Dr. Bill Cosby, at 8 a.m. The exhibit hall will open following the Keynote Address at the Convention Center, at 10 a.m., and will be open until 4:30 p.m. Educational Seminars will occur at the Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. From 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., I.E.H.A. will host the Housekeeping Olympics on the trade show floor—this is something you will not want to miss! I.E.H.A. will again offer the CEH/REH review session and proctored examination on Wednesday, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Convention Center, for those members who need to renew their requirements in order to maintain their CEH or REH status. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., the trade show floor Happy Hour will occur at the Convention Center, which will feature Cirque-Du-Soleil-style performances for your entertainment. Wednesday evening will end with the I.E.H.A. Evening of Elegance—a formal attire reception with unique entertainment—that will occur from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Riviera Hotel and Casino.
On Thursday, the exhibit hall will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., allowing a full day for participants to walk the trade show floor and enjoy their last day in Las Vegas, NV, before heading home.
Educational topics will include Green Cleaning Fundamentals: Overcoming Confusion and Getting Down to Business; Profitable Growth in Turbulent Economic Times; Improving Your Quality Control IQ; Beyond Clean: Advanced Environmental Discussion for Executives; The Six Sins of “Greenwashing”; Contented Cows Give Better Milk—Your People… Your Profit; The Brighter Side of the Broom; and many more!
Convention attendees are facility managers, housekeeping directors, building services managers, etc. of all cleaning, maintenance, grounds, hazardous material, recycling, interiors, etc. in facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, hotels/motels, schools and universities, resorts, country clubs, entertainment properties, Federal, State, and City government buildings, airports, etc.
April 1, 2008
Lincolnwood, IL—ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has selected renowned American comedian Dr. Bill Cosby to deliver the ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America 2008 keynote address on Wednesday, September 10, in Las Vegas, NV, USA. The nontraditional decision to invite an entertainer comes as one of many surprises in store for attendees at this year’s event, which promises a theme of “Business NOT as Usual.”
Being held earlier than in previous years to accommodate attendees’ host-city preference, this year’s ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America takes place September 8-11 in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.
“Many times we struggle with breaking away from the office to attend a professional event because it’s hard to rationalize leaving if we think we’ll experience the same old thing,” said ISSA Director of Industry Outreach Dianna Bisswurm. “That is why ISSA has committed to offering a host of unusual and unexpected business perspectives, interesting innovations, and unique connections at this year’s event, guaranteed to make it worth the time away. Dr. Cosby is just the tip of the iceberg.”
Cosby will ask attendees to put away the financial statements, set aside customer complaints, and join him on a journey to find the true, and often funny, fundamentals of working life when he delivers his address, It’s Your Job to Feel Good. He’ll help ponder what the world would be like without our jobs and why more people should focus on the personal side of business, especially in the cleaning industry.
Attendees won’t want to miss this memorable keynote, once again hosted on the second exhibition day, September 10, at 8:30 a.m., in the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel Barron Room.
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March 31, 2008
Lincolnwood, IL—Registration is now open for ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America 2008, The ONE SHOW that brings together all the key decision-makers in the cleaning industry, allowing you to network with peers, customers, and suppliers—all in one location! Expect the unexpected at this year’s event—September 8-11, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, USA—where you’ll find 700 exhibitors; more than 35 seminars, workshops, and networking events; and some truly unique entertainment! The show is earlier than usual this year so mark your calendars and register today by visiting www.issa.com/show.
After the success of last year’s tradeshow in Orlando, FL, USA, ISSA is expecting this year’s show to be another groundbreaking event for the cleaning industry. In addition to an earlier, September start, this year’s event has been scheduled for earlier in the week: Monday, September 8, kicks off the ISSA Educational Conference while the exhibit floor opens Tuesday and runs through Thursday. (After listening to its members and moving this year’s show to Las Vegas, ISSA’s usual October slot and Tuesday-Friday schedule were compromised.)
Education ... and Then Some!
ISSA’s popular educational conference will cover everything from green cleaning to pocket-sized technology and feature a variety of mainstream leaders and industry-specific experts. Seminars also will provide a steady supply of sales, management, operations, and environmental advice and updates, thanks to an extended educational schedule that spans all four show days. Quite simply, this is a conference you don’t want to miss, one in which ISSA will be conducting “business NOT as usual” with an elite collection of prestigious industry professionals guiding you toward success!
Entertainment NOT as Usual
From our exciting Vegas venue to the surprise, soon-to-be-announced keynote speaker to the popular Show Floor Happy Hour, you’ll be provided with plenty of unique experiences to help make this year’s ISSA/INTERCLEAN unlike any other industry event you attend. Of particular note is the amazing Cirque du Soliel-style aerial act that will take place up above as you socialize with industry professionals during Happy Hour.
New in 2008: The Innovation Extravaganza
Each Innovation Awards Program entry this year will be displayed in the centrally located Innovation Extravaganza Area of the tradeshow floor, where you can view the items up close, find literature on each, and even watch how-to videos. Mixed into this area will be interactive sports games, where you can try your hand at a variety of fun activities—and maybe even meet a sports celebrity or two. Plus, facility service providers and distributors who turn in a completed Innovation Awards voting ballot will receive a free-lunch coupon for US$10 off a meal at designated food-service areas.
Health, Safety & the Environment
Global concerns about air quality, SARS, and threats of avian influenza pandemics have fueled a major increase in health awareness and a corresponding increase in the demand for professional cleaning. In response to these concerns, the health and safety sessions of the 2008 educational conference will include the enlightening seminars From Floating Cities to your Facility: Pandemic Preparedness, Beyond Clean: Advanced Environmental Discussion for Executives, and From Here to Sustainability: Profits & Pitfalls of the Green Economy. Another new feature at this year’s show is ISSA’s Green Connection Pavilion, where you can find the latest environmentally focused services and organizations to help you further your green pursuits.
And the Medal Goes to …
The International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) is once again an ISSA/INTERCLEAN co-locating partner this year, and planning is already well underway for the 2008 IEHA convention. Special IEHA events will include an exciting and unique Housekeeping Olympics event on the tradeshow floor and the installation of IEHA’s six new directors-at-large and three officer positions, in accordance with this association’s new political landscape. More than 600 people will converge on ISSA/INTERCLEAN Wednesday, September 10, to take part in these must-see IEHA activities, which will include vacuum races, bed-making competitions, and floor-pad tossing.
Other co-located events at ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America 2008 will include DistriPakUSA (www.distripakusa.com), the only tradeshow solely dedicated to the industrial and food packaging distribution channel; and the ARCSI Fifth Annual Convention and Educational Conference (www.arcsi.org). ARCSI is the only trade association exclusively serving the residential cleaning industry.
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March 12, 2008
BOISE, ID—The Housekeeping Channel (HC) is pleased to be working with The International Executive Housekeepers Association (I.E.H.A.) and Wiley Publishing, Inc. to research and publish a new For Dummies® book—Infection Control For Dummies—authored by I.E.H.A.'s President J. Darrel Hicks and slated for publication in early Summer 2008. The custom mini-book will be designed as a concise, authoritative guide to preventing and controlling infectious illness at home and work. The content, written in the friendly Dummies style, will be reviewed for technical accuracy by leading microbiologists, healthcare practitioners, and housekeeping experts. The publication is being made possible by generous funding by Spartan Chemical, Maumee, OH and with the support of I.E.H.A. membership.
Important: The book will be made available as a public service for a small shipping and handling fee. Supplies are limited. Pre-orders are being taken by I.E.H.A. Contact Beth Risinger at brisinger@ieha.org.
About For Dummies®
With near universal name recognition, more than 150 million books in print, and over 1,000 topics, For Dummies is the world's bestselling reference series. With loyal customers around the globe, For Dummies enriches people's lives by making knowledge accessible in a fun and easy way. Described by the N.Y. Times as "more than a publishing phenomenon, but a sign of the times," For Dummies spans topics from health to history, music to math, sports to self-help, technology to travel, and more. The Dummies brand franchise has expanded with an extensive licensed product line, including DVDs, software, consumer electronics, cooking, cleaning and automotive products, craft and hobby kits, games and more. For information, visit Dummies.com. For Dummies is a branded imprint of Wiley.
January 8, 2008
WESTERVILLE, OH—The International Executive Housekeepers Association (I.E.H.A.) is pleased to announce that their official publication, Executive Housekeeping Today, has gone virtual! To view the first edition of this exciting, new technology, please click on the moving magazine icon on the homepage of www.ieha.org (above).
Benefits of the virtual magazine for our members, subscribers, and advertisers, which are featured in the first issue, include animated advertisements, a banner ad, a video, and hyperlinks. In addition to making the first issue available on the homepage of the I.E.H.A. Web site, I.E.H.A. sent the issue to an additional 8,000 e-mail addresses in order to increase awareness of this new member benefit.
I.E.H.A. would like to sincerely thank the advertisers who supported us in the first virtual issue of EHT. These advertisers include Royce Rolls Ringer Company, Spartan Chemical Company, and Tecni-Quip. If you are interested in becoming an I.E.H.A./EHT supporter, please contact Editor Laura DiGiulio at (800) 200-6342, ext. 102 or ldigiulio@ieha.org, Advertising Sales Representative Barb Burgie at (614) 273-0783 or barb@burgiemediafusion.com, or CEO/Executive Director/Publisher Beth Risinger at (800) 200-6342, ext. 104 or brisinger@ieha.org.
You can also view the January 2008 issue of the virtual EHT at the following Web link: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ieha/eht_200801/
To view a copy of the 2008 Media Kit, please visit: http://www.ieha.org/publications/documents/2008MediaKit.pdf
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October 31, 2007
WESTERVILLE, OH … The International Executive Housekeepers Association (I.E.H.A.) announced four new and exciting initiatives during ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America 2007. The initiatives were as follows:
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