THE FUNGUS AMONG US: A BALANCED LOOK AT MOLD AND MICROBIAL GROWTH
September 10, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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The Plan Room - The Five Star Equipment Training Center
2075 Kenmore Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207
https://wnyplanroom.com/
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Mold's not so scary when you're armed with the facts! Join Dan and Taylor from SERVPRO and Mike from Stohl Environmental as they bust myths and break down the basics of mold and microbial growth, including what mold is, why it grows and how to prevent it.
✅ What You’ll Learn
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What mold actually is, how it grows, and where it hides in your buildings
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How mold lawsuits, insurance changes, and tighter laws have changed remediation
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The five core principles of professional mold remediation
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The truth about health risks, black mold, and those over-the-top media headlines
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NYS disclosure and licensing laws that every property manager must understand
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How to spot early warning signs and talk confidently with tenants about mold
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Why SERVPRO is your go-to partner (but not your mold assessor!)
🎯 Key Takeaways
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Mold is common—but manageable when you understand the process
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Failing to disclose or remediate properly could lead to legal and financial headaches
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Professional remediation isn’t about spraying bleach—it’s about protecting health, liability, and long-term property value
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Property managers play a critical role in prevention, early detection, and communication
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Not all mold is toxic, but all moisture problems are a mold problem waiting to happen
🙋♂️ Why You Should Attend
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You manage properties. Mold happens. Be ready.
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You’ll gain practical tools for inspections, documentation, and tenant conversations
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You’ll walk away with a better understanding of your legal responsibilities—and how to avoid courtrooms and complaints
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You'll laugh (a little), learn (a lot), and leave feeling equipped to handle mold with less stress and more confidence
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Bonus: free resources, giveaways, and SERVPRO swag
Tickets
$40.00 Available to all active Members.
$50.00 after 12:00 am September 9
$40.00 Available to guests of all active members.
$50.00 after 12:00 am September 9
$0.00 Complimentary ticket (First Time Guest. Must be approved. Please call 716.856.3801)
$50.00 Not a guest of a member.
