Author: Ashley Pound

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Arch Painting Acquires Controversial Paintzen

Arch Painting has acquired Paintzen, an on-demand painting service platform, from PPG Industries, a move that has drawn mixed reactions from industry professionals. The acquisition, announced in January 2025, is part of Arch Painting’s goal to expand rapidly, with plans to triple in size over the next five years.

CPIA Announces Keynote for Upcoming Executive Retreat

BY STAFFThe CPIA leadership team is excited to announce that Eli “The Travel Guy” Facenda (left) will be the keynote speaker at the third annual Executive Retreat, April 6-8 in Louisville, Kentucky. Facenda, Founder and CEO of Freedom Travel Systems, helps entrepreneurs maximize the money they are already spending to unlock bucket-list travel experiences and enjoy a first-class travel lifestyle entirely on points. Almost every entrepreneur spends money on travel, yet hardly any know the strategies to do It most efficiently. Facenda has spent nine years in the travel Industry, has traveled to 42 countries, and gets an average $100k+ per year of free travel on points. His biggest passion is helping others come alive through travel and adventure, and sharing strategies that make first-class travel experiences easily attainable at a fraction of the cost. His team works with hundreds of entrepreneurs across all industries, including world-renowned business leaders Dan Martell, Cameron Herold, Karlton Dennis, Amber Spears, Tai Lopez, and many more. As the industry leader in a blue ocean, Facenda gives talks, workshops, and interviews that are highly engaging and actionable for entrepreneurs. What you will learn:- Enjoy consistent, free luxury travel by getting 500%+ better value on your points.- Take your bucket-list dream trips for 3-5% of the usual cost.- Optimize the money you already spend so you can stop leaving free opportunity on the table.- Save time, headache, and confusion in the process. Facenda will present to the group on Tuesday, April 8 at 9:00 a.m. Registration for the CPIA Executive Retreat is still open.