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ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2015 Goes Big In Vegas

Much like the last time the cleaning industry descended on Las Vegas in 2013, ISSA is expecting a record turnout for ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America 2015, taking place Oct. 20-23, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. An estimated 16,000-plus industry leaders will have the opportunity to network, learn and visit with more than 700 cleaning industry suppliers from 30 countries.

Dubbed the "The One Show for Facility Solutions," since it is the one show where the entire industry comes together, ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America 2015 will include four different co-located events by industry associations. Cohosting their annual conventions again this year in conjunction with ISSA/INTERCLEAN are the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI), which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, IEHA, the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI) and the Cleaning Equipment Trade Association (CETA).

A combined 44 educational seminars and workshops presented throughout the four-day exhibition will cover a wide variety of topics and will give attendees timely information on career development. Echoing what has worked the last two years, ISSA has again brought in a star-studded lineup of keynote speakers that will offer business insights, words of inspiration, and a few gut-busting jokes over the course of three days.

The first keynote kicks off on Wednesday, Oct. 21, with Afterburner Inc., a global team of real fighter pilots. The presentation, "Secrets of Flawless Execution," will discuss how attendees and their staffs can be in full fighting form every day.

Next up, on Thursday, Oct. 22, Jay Leno, comedian and former host of "The Tonight Show," will be on hand to offer some unique business insights and life lessons during, "Funny Business: A Private Performance with Jay Leno."

Rounding out the trio of keynote speakers is investor and host of ABC's "Shark Tank," Kevin O'Leary, who will host the ISSA Excellence Awards Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 23, and give a presentation called, "How You Can Be a Successful Entrepreneur at Everything You Do."

The show floor, open Wednesday through Friday, has a new addition this year — an outdoor exhibit area. Attendees can take advantage of the beautiful Las Vegas weather and step outside to check out new and exciting product demonstrations, connect with the people behind each brand, enjoy great food, and enter to win exciting raffle prizes. The outdoor exhibit space will also host the ISSA Show Floor Happy Hour from 4 p.m. -5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.

The show floor also hosts a number of great networking events in addition to the Happy Hour. Back by popular demand is the ISSA Bistro, an upscale dining option located on the show floor. Attendees who want an easy way to find one another on the busy show floor can use the ISSA Meeting Hub. It includes private meeting space that is available to reserve for short discussions or, if needed, multiple days. The ISSA LinkedIn Reception runs from 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (a half hour past the Happy Hour) outside the ISSA Resource Center. The reception lets ISSA LinkedIn group members connect and possibly win great raffle prizes.

Nick Bragg is a freelance writer based in Milwaukee. He is the former Deputy Editor of Sanitary Maintenance.

posted on 8/3/2015