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April 15, 2025 Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner

Making Safer Choices With the Help of Artificial Intelligence

Whether you’re a cleaning professional, a building manager, or just someone who wants to make safer cleaning product choices, you can take seven steps to use artificial intelligence (AI) to protect health, improve safety, and support sustainability.

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The Road to EV Charging
March 18, 2025 Elizabeth Christenson

The Road to EV Charging

Experts expect EV sales to continue to boom this year, with more than 15 new EV models hitting the U.S. market, supplemented by generous purchase incentives and improving charging infrastructure.

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Integrating Smart Tech
March 12, 2025

Register Today for CMM’s Free Webinar: Integrating Smart Tech

This webinar will offer strategies to consider when integrating new technologies, including AI.

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AI Enhances the Human Touch in Infection Prevention
January 29, 2025 Kathleen Misovic

AI Enhances the Human Touch in Infection Prevention

Although we know AI can help make our lives more convenient, we may not realize that it can also help keep us healthier.

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Leveraging Email Marketing to Propel Commercial Cleaning Business Sales
December 18, 2024 Erik Bunaes

Leveraging Email Marketing to Propel Commercial Cleaning Business Sales

Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to guide potential customers through the typical sales process with limited cost and effort.

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Embrace the Rise of Autonomous Cleaning
December 2, 2024 Raymond Fyler

Embrace the Rise of Autonomous Cleaning

Before purchasing robotic cleaners, consider the equipment’s features and benefits, the availability of training and support, and how its use will affect management within your organization.

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Leads
November 1, 2024 Erik Bunaes

Drive B2B Sales by Leading People to Your Door

In the online world, increasing abundant online visibility and attracting new website visitors is an effective, proven strategy for generating new business-to-business (B2B) leads and sales.

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Real-Life Training With Virtual Reality
October 21, 2024 Nickie Dwyer

Real-Life Training With Virtual Reality

Simulation-based training is becoming a more popular option within facility management and skilled trades—and the benefits are proving to be unmatched.

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White Cup's Kristen Thom
October 7, 2024 Sponsored by White Cup

The White Cup Solution for Distribution: Software Tools to Transform Sales and Drive Revenue

In this DemoXperience, learn from Kristen Thom, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience with White Cup, about the essential tools and strategies to help distribution and supply chain professionals excel in their roles.

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Sara Porter
October 7, 2024 Sponsored by Spartan

Transforming Clean: An Inside Look at the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Program

In this episode of Straight Talk!, sponsored by Spartan Chemical Co., the discussion centers on a crucial topic impacting the future of the cleaning industry—protecting health and embracing green cleaning and sustainability.

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Robbie LaRocca
October 1, 2024 Sponsored by Advantive

Operation Headache: How to Overcome Supply Chain Inefficiencies

In this episode, Robbie LaRocca, the senior sales engineer at DDI System, examines the critical challenges facing supply chain organizations.

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Annual Show Provides the Key to Unlock Cleaning and Maintenance Success
September 17, 2024

Annual Show Provides the Key to Unlock Cleaning and Maintenance Success

The main show for facility solutions, ISSA Show North America brings the leading experts in the industry together to create impactful solutions for the global cleaning community.

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Nilfisk
September 13, 2024 Sponsored by Nilfisk

How Nilfisk Helped Jani-King Unlock New Revenue Streams

In this episode of Straight Talk!, sponsored by Nilfisk, you will hear the details of a strategic partnership that has proven 100% successful.

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Precision's Mark Jackmore
September 13, 2024 Sponsored by Precision

Supercharge Business Growth With Data Insights and Analytics

Precision is on your side when it comes to providing your company with the information, data, statistics, and analytics you need.

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ISSA Launches New Technology and Innovation Committee
August 8, 2024 Jeff Cross

ISSA Launches New Technology and Innovation Committee

In this episode of Straight Talk!, committee leaders Karina Neff, Ricky Regalado, and Jill Frey share details on the formation, growth, and goals of this new Technology and Innovation Committee.

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Building a Digital Defense: Can Cleaning Companies Beat the Hackers?
August 1, 2024 Jeff Cross

Building a Digital Defense: Can Cleaning Companies Beat the Hackers?

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Jill Frey, the CEO and president of Cummins Facility Services, shares her thoughts, concerns, and solid business solutions to the challenges that all face.

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