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Moisture Mob Opens Registration for Winter Break Week 2026

Weeklong event focuses on moisture investigation, diagnostics, and applied building science

January 19, 2026

Moisture Mob Training Group has opened registration for Winter Break Week 2026, a hands‑on educational event dedicated to advanced moisture investigation and building diagnostics.

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Bipartisan MOLD Act Introduced to Protect Military Families From Hazardous Housing Conditions

Legislation targets mold, moisture, and accountability in privatized military housing

January 16, 2026

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A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the MOLD Act to establish enforceable health standards and accountability for mold and moisture issues in military housing.

PuroClean Partners with Go Mini’s to Provide Fast, Reliable Storage Solutions for Restoration Projects Nationwide

Strategic partnership streamlines contents protection across 500+ PuroClean franchises

January 15, 2026

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PuroClean has formed a National Strategic Partnership with Go Mini’s to deliver secure, on-site portable storage that improves pack-outs, contents protection, and restoration efficiency nationwide.

Albi Receives Built In Honors Two Years in a Row

Built In Honors Albi in Its Esteemed 2026 Best Places To Work Awards

Albi recognized as a top Chicago startup for the second straight year

January 15, 2026

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Albi has been named one of Built In’s Best Startups to Work For in Chicago for 2026, following its recent recognition as a LinkedIn Top 10 Startup. Albi continues to earn national attention for its people‑first culture and commitment to innovation.

Voda Cleaning & Restoration Ranks Among Top Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®

Recognition highlights Voda’s rapid growth and strength in essential home services

January 14, 2026

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Voda Cleaning & Restoration has been named on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500®, capping a strong year of growth and validating the strength of its modern, scalable franchise model.

Riverside Company’s EverSmith Brands Appoints Justin Ghadery as Chief Executive Officer

Franchise leader steps into CEO role as EverSmith Brands continues expanding its B2B platform

January 14, 2026

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EverSmith Brands has named Justin Ghadery as its new CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2026. With deep franchising experience and a strong operational track record, Ghadery will guide the company’s next phase of growth across its seven commercial service brands.

ARTI Announces ICRA 2.0 Course Schedule for 2026

ARTI Announces 2026 ICRA 2.0 Certification Classes with Continuing Education Credits

Hands‑on hospital simulation prepares restorers for high‑risk infection control projects

January 14, 2026

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America’s Restoration Technical Institute (ARTI) announces its 2026 ICRA 2.0 certification courses, offering advanced, hands‑on hospital simulation training for restoration professionals working in healthcare environments.

Neighborly Earns Franchise 500® Recognition for All 19 Brands in 2026

Seven brands rank No. 1 as Neighborly celebrates second consecutive year of recognition

January 13, 2026

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Neighborly announces all 19 North American brands earned spots on the Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500®, with seven of them ranking No. 1 in their categories.

Blusky Restoration Contractors Expand in Chicagoland

BluSky Restoration Expands Operations with New Northern Illinois Location

Strategic expansion strengthens BluSky’s Chicago team and boosts their regional response

January 13, 2026

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BluSky Restoration Contractors opens a new Waukegan, IL office to enhance their emergency response and full-service restoration for their clients in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

ClearSky Equity Advisors Facilitates the Sale of Service Master of Spartanburg for Bill and Sheila McCormack

ClearSky Equity Advisors Facilitates the Sale of ServiceMaster of Spartanburg for Bill and Sheila Sowers

Ownership transition positions ServiceMaster of Spartanburg for next‑phase growth

January 12, 2026

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ClearSky Equity Advisors announces the successful sale of ServiceMaster of Spartanburg, marking a strategic ownership transition and continued growth for the restoration company.

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Events

April 27, 2026

RIA Convention & Expo

This event empowers professionals through world-class education, powerful networking, and access to cutting-edge tools and services.

September 9, 2026

The Experience Convention and Trade Show

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