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Before cleaners visit the exhibit floor at this year’s Clean Show, they might want to get with the educational programs first.

In all, there will be over 30 hours of industry-related sessions that will focus on everything from state-of-the-art technical information to business management to environmental and regulatory issues.

The seminars will be presented by four associations — the International Fabricare Institute, the Coin laundry Association, the National Association of Institutional Linen Management and the Textile Rental Services Association — throughout the four-day run of the show.

All seminars will take place in the conference area of the Las Vegas Hilton between 8 and 10 a.m., prior to the opening of the exhibition space each day.

TCATA and CLA members can get an early start by attending a Sunday afternoon distributor seminar at the Hilton at 4 p.m. It will be co-hosted by the Coin Laundry Association (CLA) and the Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA).

The program, entitled “Embracing Change,” will be presented by Richard Flint, a motivational speaker with a unique background that combines counseling, research and teaching.

During his program, Flint will address a variety of topics, including: understanding where yesterday fits into tomorrow; the three-step process to understanding how to implement change; and how to make a “wake-up” call for salespeople to change.

The seminar, which will be followed by a cocktail reception, is free for TCATA and CLA members. However, preregistration is required in order to attend.

A link to a downloadable registration form is available at TCATA’s web site, www.tcata.org. Once filled out, it should be mailed to 271 Route 46 West #203D, Fairfield, NJ 07004, faxed to (973) 244-4455, or e-mailed to: info@tcata.org.

The regular programming at Clean ’07 will also be free of charge — to those who are registered for the show.

The programs will begin on Monday, June 11 at 8 a.m. While IFI is kicking off its 100th anniversary celebration and hearing from Alfred Lautenslager on guerilla marketing, other show sponsors will be getting the programs underway, too.

CLA will lead off with a one-hour session on “A Look Ahead: The Future of the Self-Service Coin Laundry Industry.”

Through extensive research and a network of experts, CLA believes it has a good idea of what the future holds for the coin laundry industry as it contends with population shifts and changes in energy consumption and conservation.

The day’s agenda will also feature two offerings from the National Association of Institutional Linen Management (NAILM): “Hotel and Motel Laundry Cost Factors” and “Extreme Makeover: Linen System Edition.” Both programs are scheduled to begin promptly at 8 a.m.

The first session will examine the impact that high-end textiles can have on hospitality laundry operations. It will be presented by Paul Jewison, general manager of textile care services for CLLM.

Attendees may opt instead to see the other presentation by Standard Textile Company ’s Barbara Williams, operations manager, consultative services.

Does your linen system need an extreme makeover of just a facelift? Williams will help attendees answer that question and teach them how to build a foundation for an efficient linen distribution system.

Rounding out Monday’s program’s will be a TRSA program on “Developing a Succession Plan: A Family Business Primer.” The seminar is well-suited for family business owners concerned with creating a successful strategy for succession that will protect personal and corporate assets.

The program will be presented by Sam Davis III of Relative Solutions. He brings over 25 years of strategic management experience that he gained from his own third generation family business.

On Tuesday morning, IFI devote the morning to an in-depth look at solvent options, a topic of interest to most cleaners. But any cleaner who has all the answers on that topic may want to drop in on the other association ’s programs.

CLA will take a look at “Profitable Vend Price Strategies for Successful Coin Laundries” at 8 a.m. and “Boost Your Bottom Line: Ten Ways to Make More Money in Your Coin Laundry” at 9 a.m.

During the first program, coin launderers can discover what vend price strategies work for some of the best operators in the industry.

The other session will look at both large and small investment ideas that have helped successful laundries throughout the country boost their profits.

NAILM will present two programs on Tuesday: “Benchmark Data and Laundry Applications” presented by Janice Larson of CLLM, and “New Technology in the Laundry Industry” by Doug Story of Johnson Diversey. Both will run from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

TRSA’s Tuesday seminar taking place from 8 to 10 a.m., will be “Luxury Linen: How to Capitalize on a Trend.”

Operators of hotel and textile service laundries who are dealing with increasing numbers of high-end bedding and restaurant textiles can learn how to purchase these goods properly.

On Wednesday morning, programs on shirt productivity and problem garments will occupy IFI ’s attention.

Down the hall, CLA will present a two-part series. The first segment will focus on “Marketing and Advertising Your Drop-Off Service,” helping coin launderers sell services to time-starved families and professionals. This program will cover the basics of launching this side of the business with powerful marketing.

In part two of the series, Jeff Gardner will discuss “Folding and Packaging for Customer Satisfaction.”

CLA believess that the number one criterion for running a successful drop-off business is processing orders the same way, every time, Gardner will share his tips for professionalizing the look of the final product and giving the customer a reason for returning.

NAILM will devote its seminar slot for the day to covering “Utility Savings and Management.”

Edward Kwasnick, Jr., president of Turn-Key Industrial Engineering Services, Inc., will teach valuable tricks of the trade that will cut down utility bills and improve your business ’s bottom line.

The final offering of the day will be from TRSA. “Keeping Tabs: The Need for Production Management Systems” will help managers and owners determine their ROI as they monitor everything from productivity to water, energy and labor use.

IFI will have no seminars on Thursday morning, instead offering Clean Show attendees a chance to take the institute ’s certification exams. For those not taking the tests or otherwise engaged, CLA and NAILM will continue with their seminar programs on the last day of the Clean Show.

CLA will sponsor a two-hour crash course on “Evaluating and Investment in Coin Laundry.” It will be aimed at helping newcomers to the industry, as well as those seeking to simply expand, by taking the guesswork out of laundry investment and management.

At the same time, NAILM and presenter John Stepnes, principal of the John D. Stepnes Co., Inc. will pose the question: “Is Productivity Tracking Worth It?” He will take a fresh look at productivity improvement through studying the laws of efficient energy exchange and cover techniques to identify and reduce wasted energy.




						Las Vegas will offer many chances to learn



						Before cleaners visit the exhibit floor at this year’s Clean Show, they might want to get with the educational programs first. In all, there will be over 30 hours of industry-related sessions that will focus on everything from state-of-the-art technical information to business management to environmental and regulatory issues. The seminars will be presented by four associations — the International Fabricare Institute, the Coin laundry Association, the National Association of Institutional Linen Management and the Textile Rental Services Association — throughout the four-day run of the show. All seminars will take place in the conference area of the Las Vegas Hilton between 8 and 10 a.m., prior to the opening of the exhibition space each day. TCATA and CLA members can get an early start by attending a Sunday afternoon distributor seminar at the Hilton at 4 p.m. It will be co-hosted by the Coin Laundry Association (CLA) and the Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA). The program, entitled “Embracing Change,” will be presented by Richard Flint, a motivational speaker with a unique background that combines counseling, research and teaching. During his program, Flint will address a variety of topics, including: understanding where yesterday fits into tomorrow; the three-step process to understanding how to implement change; and how to make a “wake-up” call for salespeople to change. The seminar, which will be followed by a cocktail reception, is free for TCATA and CLA members. However, preregistration is required in order to attend. A link to a downloadable registration form is available at TCATA’s web site, www.tcata.org. Once filled out, it should be mailed to 271 Route 46 West #203D, Fairfield, NJ 07004, faxed to (973) 244-4455, or e-mailed to: info@tcata.org. The regular programming at Clean ’07 will also be free of charge — to those who are registered for the show. Past and future The programs will begin on Monday, June 11 at 8 a.m. While IFI is kicking off its 100th anniversary celebration and hearing from Alfred Lautenslager on guerilla marketing, other show sponsors will be getting the programs underway, too. CLA will lead off with a one-hour session on “A Look Ahead: The Future of the Self-Service Coin Laundry Industry.” Through extensive research and a network of experts, CLA believes it has a good idea of what the future holds for the coin laundry industry as it contends with population shifts and changes in energy consumption and conservation. The day’s agenda will also feature two offerings from the National Association of Institutional Linen Management (NAILM): “Hotel and Motel Laundry Cost Factors” and “Extreme Makeover: Linen System Edition.” Both programs are scheduled to begin promptly at 8 a.m. The first session will examine the impact that high-end textiles can have on hospitality laundry operations. It will be presented by Paul Jewison, general manager of textile care services for CLLM. Attendees may opt instead to see the other presentation by Standard Textile Company ’s Barbara Williams, operations manager, consultative services. Does your linen system need an extreme makeover of just a facelift? Williams will help attendees answer that question and teach them how to build a foundation for an efficient linen distribution system. Rounding out Monday’s program’s will be a TRSA program on “Developing a Succession Plan: A Family Business Primer.” The seminar is well-suited for family business owners concerned with creating a successful strategy for succession that will protect personal and corporate assets. The program will be presented by Sam Davis III of Relative Solutions. He brings over 25 years of strategic management experience that he gained from his own third generation family business. Something for everyone On Tuesday morning, IFI devote the morning to an in-depth look at solvent options, a topic of interest to most cleaners. But any cleaner who has all the answers on that topic may want to drop in on the other association ’s programs. CLA will take a look at “Profitable Vend Price Strategies for Successful Coin Laundries” at 8 a.m. and “Boost Your Bottom Line: Ten Ways to Make More Money in Your Coin Laundry” at 9 a.m. During the first program, coin launderers can discover what vend price strategies work for some of the best operators in the industry. The other session will look at both large and small investment ideas that have helped successful laundries throughout the country boost their profits. NAILM will present two programs on Tuesday: “Benchmark Data and Laundry Applications” presented by Janice Larson of CLLM, and “New Technology in the Laundry Industry” by Doug Story of Johnson Diversey. Both will run from 8 to 9:30 a.m. TRSA’s Tuesday seminar taking place from 8 to 10 a.m., will be “Luxury Linen: How to Capitalize on a Trend.” Operators of hotel and textile service laundries who are dealing with increasing numbers of high-end bedding and restaurant textiles can learn how to purchase these goods properly. Productivity, problems and presentation On Wednesday morning, programs on shirt productivity and problem garments will occupy IFI ’s attention. Down the hall, CLA will present a two-part series. The first segment will focus on “Marketing and Advertising Your Drop-Off Service,” helping coin launderers sell services to time-starved families and professionals. This program will cover the basics of launching this side of the business with powerful marketing. In part two of the series, Jeff Gardner will discuss “Folding and Packaging for Customer Satisfaction.” CLA believess that the number one criterion for running a successful drop-off business is processing orders the same way, every time, Gardner will share his tips for professionalizing the look of the final product and giving the customer a reason for returning. NAILM will devote its seminar slot for the day to covering “Utility Savings and Management.” Edward Kwasnick, Jr., president of Turn-Key Industrial Engineering Services, Inc., will teach valuable tricks of the trade that will cut down utility bills and improve your business ’s bottom line. The final offering of the day will be from TRSA. “Keeping Tabs: The Need for Production Management Systems” will help managers and owners determine their ROI as they monitor everything from productivity to water, energy and labor use. Two for get-away day IFI will have no seminars on Thursday morning, instead offering Clean Show attendees a chance to take the institute ’s certification exams. For those not taking the tests or otherwise engaged, CLA and NAILM will continue with their seminar programs on the last day of the Clean Show. CLA will sponsor a two-hour crash course on “Evaluating and Investment in Coin Laundry.” It will be aimed at helping newcomers to the industry, as well as those seeking to simply expand, by taking the guesswork out of laundry investment and management. At the same time, NAILM and presenter John Stepnes, principal of the John D. Stepnes Co., Inc. will pose the question: “Is Productivity Tracking Worth It?” He will take a fresh look at productivity improvement through studying the laws of efficient energy exchange and cover techniques to identify and reduce wasted energy.
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