Most NYC Residents Feel the City is Ill Prepared for Climate-Related Risks
A recent survey reveals that 80% of New York City residents feel their city is unprepared for climate-related risks. The survey, conducted as part of...
Labor Department Approves $5M in Initial Funding to Support Tennessee after Helene
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) received the approval of up to US$5 million in initial emergency grant funding to Tennessee to support disaster-relief jobs...
First Onsite Expands Into New England
First Onsite Property Restoration (First Onsite) has expanded into New England by hiring a team of seasoned commercial restoration professionals in Massachusetts. First Onsite's new...
IICRC Announces 2025 Board of Directors
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced the election of four director positions for the 2024-2025 board of directors. Official elections were...
Labor Department Releases AI Best Practices Roadmap for Employers
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Best Practices designed to ensure that emerging technologies such as AI enhance job quality and benefit workers...
PuroClean Climbs in Franchise Times’ 2024 Top 400 Franchises List
PuroClean was recently recognized by Franchise Times in its 2024 Top 400 franchises list, ascending from No. 192 in last year's ranking to No. 154 this year....
CRDN Adds 3 New Franchise Owners, 9 Training Graduates
CRDN, a franchise network dedicated to providing comprehensive contents restoration services to the insurance industry, welcomed three new franchise owners and nine training graduates across...
More Training Needed for Head Protection Practices
J.J. Keller & Associate Inc. and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) released a study on head protection practices and challenges. The study found: Head protection...
1-800-Packouts Starts Hurricane Relief Fund
As recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene continue to take place, 1-800-Packouts, owned by Five Star Franchising, is providing a helping hand to franchise owners...
New Jersey’s Minimum Wage to Increase on Jan. 1
New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase by $0.36 to $15.49 per hour for most employees, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The New Jersey Department of...
