OCTOBER 4, 2017
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Frishman Funds sought for Frishman scholarships
Pi Chi Omega is seeking donations to fulfil its scholarships in the name of Dr. Austin Frishman, BCE-Emeritus. The industry fraternity created a GoFundMe.com page, and aims to collect the remaining $2,087 for the program by Oct. 27.
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ON THE RECORD
LinkedIn 13 steps to creating a LinkedIn Company Page
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If your pest management company doesn’t have a LinkedIn Company Page, you’re missing out. Here are 13 steps you can take to get your Company Page up and running.
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6 sessions at this year’s New York Pest Expo
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INDUSTRY INTEL
WorkWave acquired by IFS
IFS, an enterprise software solution provider, signed an agreement to purchase WorkWave LLC. Find out what company executives have to say about the deal.
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BugMaster Arrow buys BugMaster Exterminators
Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators purchased BugMaster Exterminators, a Mobile, Ala., company that provides residential and commercial pest and termite management services.
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All Seasons Bug Out purchases All Seasons Pest Control
Bug Out Service, a brand of Environmental Pest Service, acquired Pro Lawn-Plus/All Seasons Pest Control. Learn more about the Jacksonville, Fla.-based companies.
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Modern Pest Services acquires Paramount Pest Control
Brunswick, Maine-based Modern Pest Services, an Anticimex company, acquired Paramount Pest Control of Boston, Mass.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
UPFDA plans 50th anniversary celebration for spring conference
The United Producers, Formulators & Distributors Association (UPFDA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2018. The association will host an anniversary celebration during the associaiton's Spring Conference in Chicago.
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GIVING BACK
Neogen donates products to hurricane-affected areas
In response to the widespread damage caused by recent hurricanes in parts of the U.S., Neogen is donating animal safety products to affected areas. Learn more about its ongoing goal to support the welfare of animals.
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CLOSE-UP
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View this compilation video to find out what pest management professionals (PMPs) who attended the PMP Growth Summit predict will happen to industry regulations over the next five years.
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
Schneid Bayer appoints head of Environmental Science North America
Bayer promoted Mark Schneid to head of Environmental Science North America. Schneid, former chief marketing officer of Environmental Science, will lead the business unit in the United States and Canada.
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UpcomingEvents
View PMP's calendar for a full list of industry events. Email the editors to submit an event.
Pi Chi Omega Membership Meeting
[Oct. 23 in Baltimore]
NPMA PestWorld 2017
[Oct. 24-27 in Baltimore]
UPFDA Annual Meeting
[Oct. 25 in Baltimore]
New York Pest Expo
[Nov. 10 Fort Lee, N.J.]
Sprague: Innovation in Pest Management
[Nov. 14-15 in Vancouver, Wash., & Nov. 16
in Salt Lake City, Utah]
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