diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index b7e9b87..1260d68 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+## [0.2.9]
+
+### Fixed
+
+- **Cron scheduling initialization**: Fixed an issue where the cron scheduling was not being initialized correctly, causing the incremental synchronization to not run as expected.
+- **Cron schedule interval update**: Fixed an issue where the cron schedule interval was not being updated based on the plugin settings, ensuring that the synchronization interval is respected.
+
 ## [0.2.8]
 
 ### Fixed
diff --git a/bridge-directory/README.txt b/bridge-directory/README.txt
index 0c66485..18b5dd6 100644
--- a/bridge-directory/README.txt
+++ b/bridge-directory/README.txt
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ Contributors: justinh-rahb
 Tags: real estate, bridge, brokerage, api
 Requires at least: 5.0
 Tested up to: 6.6.2
-Stable tag: 0.2.8
+Stable tag: 0.2.9
 License: GPLv2
 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 
diff --git a/bridge-directory/bridge-directory.php b/bridge-directory/bridge-directory.php
index 9f8135b..7bca65d 100644
--- a/bridge-directory/bridge-directory.php
+++ b/bridge-directory/bridge-directory.php
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
  * Plugin Name: Bridge API Directory
  * Plugin URI: https://github.com/RAHB-REALTORS-Association/Bridge-Directory-WP
  * Description: Displays a searchable directory of offices using the Bridge Interactive API.
- * Version: 0.2.8
+ * Version: 0.2.9
  * Author: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS
  * Author URI: https://www.cornerstone.inc
  * License: GPL-2.0
@@ -38,25 +38,13 @@
 
 // Initialize Data Sync
 $data_sync = new Data_Sync( $db_handler );
-$data_sync->schedule_incremental_sync();
 
 // Initialize AJAX Handler
 $ajax_handler = new AJAX_Handler( $search_handler );
 
-// Activation and Deactivation Hooks
-register_activation_hook( __FILE__, [ 'BridgeDirectory\DB_Handler', 'activate' ] );
-register_deactivation_hook( __FILE__, [ 'BridgeDirectory\DB_Handler', 'deactivate' ] );
-
-// Cron Hook for Incremental Sync
-add_action( 'bridge_directory_incremental_sync', [ $data_sync, 'incremental_sync' ] );
-
-// Add custom cron schedule
-add_filter( 'cron_schedules', 'bridge_directory_custom_cron_schedule' );
-function bridge_directory_custom_cron_schedule( $schedules ) {
-    $interval = get_option( 'bridge_directory_sync_interval', 24 ) * HOUR_IN_SECONDS;
-    $schedules['bridge_directory_sync_interval'] = [
-        'interval' => $interval,
-        'display'  => 'Bridge Directory Sync Interval',
-    ];
-    return $schedules;
-}
+/**
+ * Register Activation and Deactivation Hooks
+* These hooks delegate scheduling tasks to the Data_Sync class.
+*/
+register_activation_hook( __FILE__, [ $data_sync, 'activate_plugin' ] );
+register_deactivation_hook( __FILE__, [ $data_sync, 'deactivate_plugin' ] );
diff --git a/bridge-directory/includes/Data_Sync.php b/bridge-directory/includes/Data_Sync.php
index 4556b62..2c12c96 100644
--- a/bridge-directory/includes/Data_Sync.php
+++ b/bridge-directory/includes/Data_Sync.php
@@ -10,9 +10,95 @@ class Data_Sync {
     public function __construct( $db_handler ) {
         $this->api_client = new API_Client();
         $this->db_handler = $db_handler;
+
+        // Hook into WordPress actions and filters
+        add_filter( 'cron_schedules', [ $this, 'add_custom_cron_schedule' ] );
+        add_action( 'bridge_directory_incremental_sync', [ $this, 'incremental_sync' ] );
+        add_action( 'update_option_bridge_directory_sync_interval', [ $this, 'sync_interval_updated' ], 10, 2 );
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Define Custom Cron Schedule Based on Settings
+     */
+    public function add_custom_cron_schedule( $schedules ) {
+        $interval_hours = get_option( 'bridge_directory_sync_interval', 24 );
+        $interval_seconds = absint( $interval_hours ) * HOUR_IN_SECONDS;
+
+        $schedules['bridge_directory_sync_interval'] = [
+            'interval' => $interval_seconds,
+            'display'  => sprintf( __( 'Every %d Hours', 'bridge-directory' ), $interval_hours ),
+        ];
+
+        return $schedules;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Activation Hook: Schedule the Incremental Sync Cron Event
+     */
+    public function activate_plugin() {
+        // Ensure the custom cron schedule is added before scheduling
+        $this->add_custom_cron_schedule( wp_get_schedules() );
+
+        $this->schedule_incremental_sync();
+
+        // Optionally, perform a full sync upon activation
+        $this->full_sync();
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Deactivation Hook: Unschedule the Incremental Sync Cron Event
+     */
+    public function deactivate_plugin() {
+        $this->unschedule_incremental_sync();
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Schedule the Incremental Sync Cron Event
+     */
+    public function schedule_incremental_sync() {
+        if ( ! wp_next_scheduled( 'bridge_directory_incremental_sync' ) ) {
+            wp_schedule_event( time(), 'bridge_directory_sync_interval', 'bridge_directory_incremental_sync' );
+            error_log( 'Bridge Directory: Incremental sync scheduled.' );
+        } else {
+            error_log( 'Bridge Directory: Incremental sync already scheduled.' );
+        }
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Unschedule the Incremental Sync Cron Event
+     */
+    public function unschedule_incremental_sync() {
+        $timestamp = wp_next_scheduled( 'bridge_directory_incremental_sync' );
+        if ( $timestamp ) {
+            wp_unschedule_event( $timestamp, 'bridge_directory_incremental_sync' );
+            error_log( 'Bridge Directory: Incremental sync unscheduled.' );
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Reschedule the Incremental Sync Cron Event When Interval Changes
+     */
+    public function sync_interval_updated( $old_value, $new_value ) {
+        if ( $old_value !== $new_value ) {
+            $this->reschedule_incremental_sync();
+            error_log( 'Bridge Directory: Sync interval updated from ' . $old_value . ' to ' . $new_value . ' hours.' );
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Reschedule the Incremental Sync Cron Event
+     */
+    public function reschedule_incremental_sync() {
+        $this->unschedule_incremental_sync();
+        $this->schedule_incremental_sync();
+        error_log( 'Bridge Directory: Incremental sync rescheduled with new interval.' );
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Perform a Full Synchronization
+     */
     public function full_sync() {
+        error_log( 'Bridge Directory: Starting full sync.' );
         $offices = $this->api_client->fetch_all_offices();
         if ( is_wp_error( $offices ) ) {
             // Handle error (e.g., log it)
@@ -21,9 +107,14 @@ public function full_sync() {
         }
         $this->db_handler->save_offices( $offices );
         update_option( 'bridge_directory_last_full_sync', gmdate( 'Y-m-d\TH:i:s\Z' ) );
+        error_log( 'Bridge Directory: Full sync completed.' );
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Perform an Incremental Synchronization
+     */
     public function incremental_sync() {
+        error_log( 'Bridge Directory: Starting incremental sync.' );
         $last_sync = get_option( 'bridge_directory_last_sync', '1970-01-01T00:00:00Z' );
 
         // Ensure the timestamp is in the correct format and in UTC
@@ -34,6 +125,7 @@ public function incremental_sync() {
 
         if ( ! is_wp_error( $updated_offices ) ) {
             $this->db_handler->update_offices( $updated_offices );
+            error_log( 'Bridge Directory: Updated offices synchronized.' );
         } else {
             // Handle error (e.g., log it)
             error_log( 'Bridge Directory Incremental Sync Error (Updated Offices): ' . $updated_offices->get_error_message() );
@@ -41,21 +133,13 @@ public function incremental_sync() {
 
         if ( ! is_wp_error( $inactive_offices ) ) {
             $this->db_handler->remove_offices( $inactive_offices );
+            error_log( 'Bridge Directory: Inactive offices removed.' );
         } else {
             // Handle error (e.g., log it)
             error_log( 'Bridge Directory Incremental Sync Error (Inactive Offices): ' . $inactive_offices->get_error_message() );
         }
 
         update_option( 'bridge_directory_last_sync', gmdate( 'Y-m-d\TH:i:s\Z' ) );
-    }
-
-    public function schedule_incremental_sync() {
-        if ( ! wp_next_scheduled( 'bridge_directory_incremental_sync' ) ) {
-            wp_schedule_event( time(), 'bridge_directory_sync_interval', 'bridge_directory_incremental_sync' );
-        }
-    }
-
-    public function unschedule_incremental_sync() {
-        wp_clear_scheduled_hook( 'bridge_directory_incremental_sync' );
+        error_log( 'Bridge Directory: Incremental sync completed.' );
     }
 }
diff --git a/bridge-directory/package.json b/bridge-directory/package.json
index 2d1c77a..b57cdd8 100644
--- a/bridge-directory/package.json
+++ b/bridge-directory/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
     "name": "bridge-directory",
-    "version": "0.2.8",
+    "version": "0.2.9",
     "description": "A WordPress plugin that displays a searchable directory of offices using the Bridge Interactive API.",
     "main": "index.js",
     "scripts": {