California is a constant battleground for policymaking that often sets the precedent for the rest of the country. Join us for an insightful webinar where we will delve into the latest legislative proposals impacting the textile rental industry. Key topics include:
- Environmental Initiatives: Understand the implications of Extended Producer Responsibility, Single-Use Item Restrictions, and PFAS regulations.
- Antitrust Statute Revisions: Explore the development of California’s revised antitrust statute and its potential effects on industry operations, including restrictions on mergers and acquisitions.
This webinar is essential for industry professionals looking to stay informed and prepared for the evolving regulatory landscape in California. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies for navigating these changes.
Speakers
RJ Cervantes, Founder, Resilient Advocacy
In 2023, RJ Cervantes founded Resilient Advocacy after accumulating 15 years of public policy and government advocacy experience. In diverse areas of the policymaking arena, RJ has initiated comprehensive advocacy strategies aimed at achieving legislative and regulatory objectives at the federal, state, and local level. He advises national interests on how to navigate California’s dynamic political environment.
Prior to starting Resilient, RJ was a Partner at Fernández Cervantes Government Affairs, a leading California government relations practice based in Sacramento. He also previously served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for the California Trucking Association (CTA). Throughout his career, RJ has established a substantial network of state legislators, Members of Congress, agency and administrative officials, and non-governmental organizations.
Kevin Schwalb, VP, Government Relations, TRSA
Kevin Schwalb is TRSA’s Vice President of Government Relations. He joined TRSA after serving as a Presidential appointee of President George W. Bush to the Department of Labor. While at the Department of Labor, Schwalb worked directly for Labor Secretary Elaine Chow representing DOL to key stakeholders including congressional leaders, business leaders, CEOs of Fortune 50 companies and small business owners. Among the issues Kevin was involved in were Free Trade Agreements, Family and Medical Leave Act revisions and labor organization policy.
Prior to the Department of Labor Kevin was the Federal Legislative Director to the National Association of Home Builders for environmental policy dealing with such issues as the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act.
While at TRSA, Schwalb has defended the linen, uniform and facility services industry on many federal, state and city issues ranging from fighting President Obama’s Overtime proposal which would have cost the industry millions of dollars, updating healthcare linen regulations at the state level and enacting tax rebates saving laundry operators thousands of dollars annually. Schwalb was instrumental in leading the team that developed TRSA’s programs: Clean Green and Hygienically Clean certification programs.
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