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The Restoration Industry Association officially kicked off its Safe Harbor Initiative October 28 in a brief presentation that rehashed the settlement details from the RIA/ThermaPure patent infringement lawsuit and provided an outlook on how members would be briefed moving forward.

The 2014 PLR Expo, held from September 30-October 2 in Toronto, built on last year’s success in its second-annual showing to bring together more attendees, exhibitors and education in the disaster restoration industry.

Jim Farrer, a 16-year veteran of the restoration industry, has joined the Bridgewater corporate sales team as National Accounts Manager, according to a press release.

Carrie Scaravelli of Rainbow International of Cleveland, received the Woman of the Year Award from Rainbow International corporate during The Dwyer Group^® International Conference held this past September in Orlando, FL, according to a press release.

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is launching the “Safe Harbor Initiative,” which will discuss the “Safe Harbor” clause that was created exclusively for RIA members as a result of the patent lawsuit settlement between the RIA and ThermaPure, Inc. 

Bob Cobb, franchise owner of Rainbow International of Monroe County, has received the 2014 Rochester Business Ethics Award (ETHIE).

Crawford & Company and Contractor Connection joined Nationwide Insurance Group and other corporate sponsors for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship charity golf event in Columbus, Ohio, the week of September 8 to raise funds for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, according to a press release.

Rainbow International Restoration, a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group has announced Friday the re-acquirement of the Germany master franchise license from the previous master licensee, according to a press release. 

 To better service its growing list of restoration and cleaning clients, Violand Management has expanded its team by hiring Kurt Young to serve as a Business Development Advisor, according to a press release. 

The 2014 Experience Convention and Trade Show, held from September 3-5 at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, will go down as the busiest show on record, having drawn more than 2,500 attendees, according to a press release.