Representing BEST, members of our leadership team attended the 2026 OAPPA Conference, where post-secondary institutions and service partners from across Ontario came together to share ideas, build connections, and discuss the future of campus facilities. OAPPA is the Ontario chapter of APPA, an organization dedicated to educational facilities and the organization behind the APPA cleaning standards used across our industry and at many of the campuses our teams support.
As a long-time partner to post-secondary institutions, attending events like OAPPA is one of the ways we continue building strong relationships with our clients and staying connected with the post-secondary community. The conversations and ideas shared throughout the conference helped us better understand the needs of our partners and continue finding new ways to support the campuses where our teams work every day.
Building Stronger Partnerships at APSN
In July, BEST sponsored and attended the Alberta Post-Secondary Network (APSN) Stampede Reception at Alberta University of the Arts. The event brought together more than 400 people from colleges, universities, government, community organizations, and businesses across Alberta.
The conversations shared at APSN help us better understand what our clients need, where we can improve, and how we can continue adapting our service at each site. That understanding can lead to clearer expectations, better communication, and stronger support for the teams working on campus every day. It also helps us identify practical ways to improve how work is organized and ensure our teams have the direction and support they need to continue delivering high-quality service.
Supporting BC's Commercial Property Industry on the Golf Course
This summer, our BC team connected with building owners, property managers, operators, and service partners at two major industry events. At the BOMA BC Golf Classic in Surrey, BEST hosted a booth and beverage station, creating opportunities to meet professionals from across the commercial property industry. In September, we continued those conversations at the BCSCA Mark Forward Classic in Richmond, where BEST sponsored a hole and hosted a booth. The event also marked the tournament’s 25th anniversary and raised funds for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.
Across both events, our team connected with more than 120 industry professionals, including new contacts and familiar faces who already knew BEST from previous events, past partnerships, or seeing our vehicles across BC. Our booths, prize draws, games, and giveaways helped start conversations and keep the BEST name visible throughout the day. Together, BOMA and BCSCA gave us another opportunity to strengthen relationships across BC’s commercial property industry and introduce more people to BEST and the services our teams deliver.
Bunzl Innovation Showcase
Members of our Ontario and British Columbia teams attended the Bunzl Innovation Showcase, where they explored the latest equipment, products, and technologies shaping the janitorial industry. Throughout the event, they connected with suppliers, watched live equipment demonstrations, and learned about new solutions designed to improve cleaning operations.
Keeping up with industry innovations helps us better understand the tools and technologies available to support our work. Whether it is equipment we already use or new solutions entering the market, learning about these developments helps us identify practical ways to improve our processes, make informed decisions, and better support the frontline teams who use these tools every day. It also helps us prepare for the future of our industry while continuing to look for safer, more efficient, and more effective ways to complete the work.