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Making a Name for Ourselves
Originally posted - Mar 27, 2012 What is our industry's brand? I'm fond of the following motto that I derived from the insightful consumer research conducted by the Coin Laundry Association: Our customers want time-savings and convenience in a clean, safe environment...
Take Notes – And Then Take Action
Originally posted - Aug 15, 2012 Each year, one of the most valuable things a self-service laundry owner can do is attend distributor shows. And please notice that I didn't just say "your distributor show." The reason for this is because I personally go to several...
Open for Business
Originally posted - Jan issue/2012 You've searched far and wide for that perfect laundry location or undervalued existing laundromat. You've met with every distributor and examined each manufacturer's spec sheets with a fine-toothed comb before selecting your new...
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I Want to Be a Connector in My City
Louisiana Store Owner Pulls His Community Together Through Popular Barbeque Cookouts When one of the local elementary schools in Lake Charles, La., was looking for ways to increase parent involvement and boost attendance at its PTO meetings, the principal called local...
Business Bio: South 4th Street Mega Grande Laundromat
Jim Mason South 4th Street Mega Grande Laundromat DeKalb, Ill. Before Getting into the Laundry Business… Jim is a real estate investor who has serviced the laundry equipment in his apartment buildings all over the Midwest for 30 years. Store Opening May 22, 2015...
Is Now the Time to Make Your Move?
An Interview with Economic Forecaster and Business Author Dr. Alan Beaulieu One of the country's most informed economists, Dr. Alan Beaulieu is the president of ITR Economics. Since 1990, he has been consulting with companies throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia on...
Business Bio: South 4th Street Mega Grande Laundromat
Jim Mason South 4th Street Mega Grande Laundromat DeKalb, Ill. Before Getting into the Laundry Business… Jim is a real estate investor who has serviced the laundry equipment in his apartment buildings all over the Midwest for 30 years. Store Opening May 22, 2015...
When ‘App-ortunity’ Strikes…
Consumer Awareness of On-Demand, App-Based Laundry Services is Growing – And That May Change the Game for Many Operators Early last year, this magazine published an in-depth cover story examining the on-demand home delivery and locker-based drop-off models that were...
The 7 Qualities of a Profitable Marketer
Boost Your Laundry Business by Developing These Critical Skills Marketing is every laundry owner's link to the outside world. It's how you persuasively encourage people to repeatedly purchase your products and services. Conceptually, it's just that simple. However, it...
WASH Laundry Names Regional Vice President
Bill Thomas to Oversee Company Sales in the Southwest Region WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, based in El Segundo, Calif., has appointed Bill Thomas its regional vice president of sales for the Southwest region. "Bill has an impressive track record in marketing,...
HK Laundry Relaunches Website
Newly Re-Designed Site Features Expanded Video Library, Updated Content HK Laundry Equipment Inc., based in Armonk, N.Y., has announced the relaunching its company website – hklaundry.com. The newly revamped site features an expanded video library with more than 40...
WASH Laundry Appoints New Executive Vice President
Vivian Hung to Oversee Company's Human Resources and Payroll Operations WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems has announced that Vivian Hung has joined the company as executive vice president of human resources. In her new position, Hung will oversee human resources and...
HK Laundry Equipment Names OPL Sales Specialist
Ralph Tana Joins New York Distributorship HK Laundry Equipment, based in Armonk, N.Y., has named Ralph Tana its new OPL sales specialist. In his new position, Tana will work closely the other HK sales representatives, as well as with OPL and institutional customers...
WASH Laundry Names National Key Accounts Manager
Michael Lombardo Joins California-Based Company WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, based in El Segundo, Calif., recently announced that Michael Lombardo has joined the company as its national key accounts manager. In his new position, Lombardo will focus on serving...
Laundry Owners Warehouse to Host Service School
Laundry Owners Warehouse will host its first Dexter Laundry Service School on February 2 at the company's facility in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Store owners, service professionals and prospective investors will have an opportunity to learn step-by-step service procedures...
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This Month's Issue
- The Power of Promotions: Unleashing Creative Tactics to Keep Your Business Buzzing
- Digital Marketing: Six Strategies to Help Boost Your Business Without Breaking the Bank
- Business Profile: Modern Design and a Strong Community Focus Define New Jersey’s Bubbles Are Us Laundromats
- Industry Education: CLA’s WDF Workshop Enjoys Record Attendance in Nashville
- And More…
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Industry News
Huebsch Names Store Owner of the Quarter
Huebsch has named multi-laundry operator Michael Finkelstein its Store Owner of the Quarter. Finkelstein's newest Laundry Land location in Portsmouth, Va., delivers a level of excellence that rises above others in his market, which has been Michael's commitment since...
First CLA Connect LIVE Event Scheduled for Atlanta
The Coin Laundry Association will hold its first CLA Connect LIVE event on September 25 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta. The meeting - scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - will feature a presentation by CLA President and CEO Brian Wallace, who...
‘Ready,’ Set… Read!
LaundryCares Partnership with ReadyNation Leads to Growing Number of Laundromat Reading Programs Across the Country The recent launching of a reading corner at Foxy Lady Laundry in Miami is a prime example of the strong and growing partnership between the Coin Laundry...
LaundryCares Adds Industry Veteran
The LaundryCares Foundation recently announced that laundry industry veteran Dan Naumann has agreed to join the organization as its executive vice president. His responsibilities extend to the day-to-day operation of the foundation, as well as working to scale up...
CLEC Names General Manager of Houston Office
Commercial and Coin Laundry Equipment Co. has hired industry veteran Mike Hand to be the general manager of the company's CLEC-West facility, located in Houston. "Mike's experience in the laundry industry and track record of success in leading projects makes him the...
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Strategic Corporate Allies Program
Our Strategic Corporate Allies support CLA’s mission through advocacy, education, and innovation to strengthen the industry, advance our members’ businesses, and prepare the next generation of laundry professionals for the future.
Interested in becoming a Strategic Corporate Ally of CLA? Contact President & CEO, Brian Wallace via email at Brian@coinlaundry.org or call (630) 491-0499.
