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CLA Publishes 2014 Laundry Industry Survey
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 20, 2014 – Today the Coin Laundry Association (CLA) announced the release of the 18th annual 2014 Coin Laundry Industry Survey which serves to provide an updated profile of laundromats throughout the United States. The Laundry Industry...
Use Local Laundromats to Curb Water Consumption
Saving Water One Load at a TimeDowners Grove, IL (November, 2007) – The drought in the Southeast has residents curbing their water usage, whether by desire or design, under tight water regulations. Many communities and local businesses are struggling to find...
CLA Releases 2013 Laundry Industry Survey
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 12, 2013 - "How does my laundry business stack up?" "What can I expect from an investment in a self-service laundry?The Coin Laundry Association can help answer these and other crucial questions on the minds of every store owner and...
CLA Announces Excellence in Laundry Schedule, Recognizes Speakers
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – April 9, 2014 – The Coin Laundry Association (CLA) announced today the final schedule for its highly anticipated Excellence in Laundry Conference and also recognized the event's sponsors and exhibitors.Held May 14-15 at the Ocean Reef Club in...
CLA Committee Releases Laundry Census Number
Oakbrook Terrace – April 3, 2014 – The Coin Laundry Association's "Make Your Move" Committee recently announced the result of its efforts to determine an accurate laundromat census of the number of retail, self-service laundromats in the United States. Due to the...
CLA, Affiliates Rally to Save Laundry Industry Against Sales Tax Proposals
The Coin Laundry Association and local chapters fight against sales tax proposals in six states threatening local laundry owners' bottom line OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 5, 2013 – In an unprecedentedly busy set of spring legislative sessions across the country,...
Water Conservation in Self-Service Laundries
FACT SHEET: WATER CONSERVATION IN SELF-SERVICE LAUNDRIESTHE AVERAGE COIN LAUNDRY SAVES ITS COMMUNITY MILLIONS OF GALLONS OF WATER OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR. Home washing machines typically consume 30 to 40 gallons of water per wash load, or 2.5 to 3.0 gallons per...
CLA Announces Excellence in Laundry Conference 2014
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. – January 15, 2014 - In 2012, the Coin Laundry Association (CLA) launched its first-ever Excellence in Laundry Conference – an unprecedented event that brought the self-service laundry industry's most successful people together for two days of...
CLA Recognizes Industry Leaders, Presents 25th Founder’s Award
Oakbrook Terrace, IL – July 16, 2013 – The Coin Laundry Association (CLA) recognized laundry industry leaders during its 2013 Annual Meeting in New Orleans on June 21. . The CLA recognized eight categories in this years award ceremony including the elusive 'Founder's...
The Card Game
In today's highly competitive market, there is no business that can afford to lag behind in technology. With smartphones becoming the norm, and various forms of credit and debit cards dominating payment choice, consumers increasingly base their buying decisions on...
One-Stop Washing
Originally posted - Jan 21, 2013 Capturing three revenue streams - a car wash, pet wash and a self-service laundry - Crystal Clear Wash in Montrose, Colo., is not only distinctive and profitable, but it also makes easy even easier. This three-in-one facility is...
Perry Creek Laundromat
Jeff and Annette Freking Perry Creek Laundromat Sioux City, Iowa Before Getting into the Laundry Business... Jeff continues to crop farm and also owns several rental properties. Annette worked as an RN at a local hospital for many years, but has just recently left the...
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This Month's Issue
- Green is Good Business: Green Operations Increasingly Important to Feed Consumer Demand
- Women In Laundry: Lee Ann Geurts Loves a Challenge
- Store Profile: Kings Laundry Kicking it in Los Angeles
- Untapped Growth Opportunities
- And More…
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Industry News
LaundryCares Event Receives TV Plug
The Coin Laundry Association’s LaundryCares Foundation received a strong, much-welcomed media push for its Free Laundry Day on March 15 in Norfolk, Va. The event – which took place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Laundry Land in Norfolk – hosted more...
LaundryCares Announces Free Laundry Day in New Jersey
The Coin Laundry Association’s LaundryCares Foundation will host a free laundry event on April 13 at Dirty Laundry Express – a newly opened self-service laundry serving New Jersey’s greater Irvington and Newark areas. The store – located at 931 Clinton Ave. in...
Eastern Funding Names New Executive Vice President
Eastern Funding has promoted Nancy Robles-Guess to executive vice president. In her newly expanded role, she will join the company’s executive committee and help set the company’s strategic goals. “For more than 10 years, Nancy has played a substantial role in the...
Continental Honors Jorgensen for 20 Years of Service
Continental Girbau Inc. recently recognized Joel Jorgensen for 20 years of service. Jorgensen, vice president of sales, joined the company in 1997 as regional sales manager and later served as director of sales and marketing before taking on his current role in 2006....
Continental Appoints Director of Services and Product Development
Continental Girbau Inc., headquartered in Oshkosh, Wis., has named Dave McAllister its director of services and product development. McAllister, who is filling a newly created position at the company, oversees customer and technical service areas for all Continental...
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