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The IICRC was formed in 1972 to serve as an independent certification body to set and promote high standards and ethics and to advance communication and technical proficiency within the inspection, cleaning and restoration service industries. It became a non-profit organization in 1986/87.Sixteen regional, national and international trade associations and three individuals own stock in the IICRC. Each entity owns a block of 500 shares and has one vote on the Board of Directors. No one shareholder has controlling interest.
Disaster Kleenup International was founded in 1974 by a small group of restoration contractors seeking the benefits of a collaborative business and personal network. Led by Ed York in the 70's and later Martin Berry in the 80's, the DKI network established a reputation in the market for high quality property restoration services throughout the United States and Canada.
FEMA has more than 2,600 full time employees. They work at FEMA headquarters in Washington D.C., at regional and area offices across the country, the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, and the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. FEMA also has nearly 4,000 standby disaster assistance employees who are available for deployment after disasters. Often FEMA works in partnership with other organizations that are part of the nation's emergency management system. These partners include state and local emergency management agencies, 27 federal agencies and the American Red Cross.
The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration, Inc. (ASCR) is the leading trade association for cleaning and restoration professionals worldwide, and the foremost authority, trainer and educator in the industry.
The Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM) is a professional organization dedicated to becoming the primary information resource for legislators, other elected officials, and their staffs regarding community association management issues. Its formation was the result of meetings held by the principals of approximately thirty of Arizona's community management companies. AACM was incorporated in October of 2002.
Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, competent, harmonious community associations. For more than 30 years, CAI has been the leader in providing education and resources to the volunteer homeowners who govern community associations and the professionals who support them. Our members include community association volunteer leaders, professional managers, community management firms, and other professionals and companies that provide products and services to associations.
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