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The International Franchise Association (IFA) recognizes five Home Franchise Concepts franchisees for their exceptional contributions to the franchising community at the 65th Annual IFA Convention in Las Vegas. Celebrated for embodying the American Dream and elevating their communities, Mariano Llorian, Tony Carilo, Ian Kaner, Veny Pirochta, Nick Granato and Jordan Black are honored with the prestigious 2024 Franchisee of the Year award.

BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC has announced the promotion of Candi Palacio to vice president of the Ogden, UT office. With over 16 years of industry experience, Candi will oversee office operations, business development and customer relationships, aiming to drive growth and establish BluSky as Utah's top restoration provider.

Insurcomm, a leading provider of restoration and construction services, announces Kelly Brewer as its new CEO, taking over from Doug Indelicato. Kelly brings extensive leadership experience in the construction and technology sectors, with a proven track record of scaling businesses and driving growth. Doug will now focus on expanding Insurcomm’s national footprint through strategic sales and marketing efforts. 

ATI Restoration, a leader in disaster recovery and remediation, proudly announces the appointment of Frances Zoellner as the new Regional Vice President of the Mountain West Region. Frances, a seasoned sales executive with two decades of experience in the Restoration, Multifamily and Insurance sectors, will lead ATI’s growth and expansion efforts in this strategic region.

Over 400 businesses back the EPA’s Safer Choice program, promoting safer products and chemicals through a voluntary partnership. With the Safer Choice label, products meet high performance standards and gain consumer trust.

Commercial Restoration Company (CRC) proudly announces William Wood as their new COO. With 36 years of leadership experience, Wood is set to drive growth, enhance operational efficiency and strengthen teams as CRC continues its nationwide expansion. 

Learn how the new partnership between LearnToRestore.com and All Dry Services is set to revolutionize restoration training. By providing All Dry's team access to comprehensive IICRC-approved programs, this collaboration aims to enhance industry standards, service quality and professional growth.

BELFOR Franchise Group, a premier global residential and commercial services franchisor, wrapped up 2024 with significant achievements and is gearing up for robust expansion in 2025. Key milestones included the launch of the first COOL-BINZ franchise and the opening of a new 35,000-square-foot franchise support facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Discover how BELFOR continues to empower franchisees and drive growth into the new year.

Get ready to elevate your industry knowledge and expertise with Violand Management Associates' new GPS Podcast series. Tune in as Jeff Jones, Violand’s Director of Sales and Marketing, along with various Violand Business Development Advisors, host candid conversations with business owners, key decision makers and thought leaders in disaster restoration, plumbing, HVAC and other in-home services industries. 

In a remarkable display of generosity, BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, alongside their partners, friends and vendors, donated over $861,000 to more than 250 nonprofit organizations across the United States in 2024. The firm's philanthropic initiatives, which saw an 11% increase from the previous year, included major events such as Clays For A Cause, Clays For Kids, the Lyle Rakers Golf Classic, and a significant housing project renovation.