ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities™ signature program dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry, has opened registration for the Networking and Leadership Conference – Workplace Allies: The Power of Having Someone in Your Corner  being held on September 23 in Portland, OR.

The full-day conference will bring the industry together to embrace allyship, offering strategies to better advocate for employees, insight on making organizations more inclusive and securing mentors, peer relationships, and sponsors to help reach your goals.

The conference will feature a workshop by Jeffery Tobias Halter (president of YWomen), and special presentations by Laurie Sewell (president and CEO of Servicon), Gary Phillips (director of merchandising at Staples), Deb Mazzuca (LEED Green Associate) and Lynda Silverman (executive chair of the board of directors at Maintex). Attendees can also attend a panel discussion, group mentoring sessions, and activities, followed by a networking reception.

With a focus on education, the conference embracing allyship with organizational culture, this conference will concentrate on the growth of the industry and building strong relationships.

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For more information about the ISSA Hygieia Network, or to register for the upcoming conference, visit this link.