PestWorld 2020 attendees will have access to nearly 50 sessions that will be available on demand through Dec. 31, according to the NPMA.
Diane Sofranec
Diane Sofranec is the senior editor for PMP magazine. She can be reached at dsofranec@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3793.
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