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ROSEMONT, Ill.—July 12, 2022—, an ������ý Charities™ signature program dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry, today announced it has opened registration for the  happening on September 13 in Chicago. This half-day conference will bring together attendees who hold positions across all cleaning industry areas and levels, covering issues affecting opportunities for advancement and more.

“We’re excited to provide a space for professionals to come together and gain resources that help women advance in the cleaning industry,” said Dr. Felicia Townsend, Program Director, ������ý Hygieia Network. “We can’t thank our guest speakers enough for providing their vital knowledge and giving attendees the necessary tools to accelerate their careers.”

The conference will feature presentations from three executive leaders: Kim Price, vice president of market sales, GP Pro, a division of Georgia-Pacific; Marcela Sztainberg, senior vice president of human resources, Essendant; and Tracey York, executive vice president of human resources health, hygiene and specialties, Berry Global. The program will start with a career development workshop from Dr. Tatum Thomas, dean of DePaul University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies. The event will conclude with a panel discussion facilitated by Stephenie Henderson, vice president of sales-strategic accounts at Berry Global.

������ý Hygieia encourages event attendees to sign up for the post-conference networking event onboard Chicago’s Leading Lady luxury vessel. The cruise will allow attendees to continue networking with industry peers while enjoying five-star service and stunning skyline views from the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.

The conference is conveniently located at the Palmer House Hilton in beautiful downtown Chicago. Attendees can make hotel reservations .

To learn more about Hygieia’s Networking and Leadership Conference, please visit the today.

About ������ý Charities

������ý Charities™ is the charitable and philanthropic arm of ������ý and the worldwide cleaning industry. A 501(c)(3) organization, ������ý Charities’ mission is to make the world a cleaner, healthier, and better place to live by sponsoring, funding, and operating charitable and social programs directly connected to the cleaning industry. Our Signature Charities are changing the way the world views cleaning: Cleaning for a Reason provides professional home cleaning for cancer patients; the ������ý Hygieia Network advances women, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the cleaning industry; and ������ý Scholars supports youth with scholarship aid and seasonal internships. To learn more about ������ý Charities and to make your own donation, visit .

About ������ý

With more than 10,500 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners, and associated service members—������ý is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Milan, Italy; Whitby, Ontario, Canada; Parramatta, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ������ý, visit  or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800.