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Nearly 50 members of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Cleaners attended a recent plant tour and lecture hosted by Clothes Call in Crofton, MD.

The visit was the tenth in MAC’s “Best of Plant Tour” series where members open their business’s doors to each other in hopes of sharing successful strategies.

Clothes Call, owned by Josie and Joe Wong, was originally founded in 1983 by former MAC Director Tom Tangelos.

These days, the cleaners is one of the largest and best-known restoration cleaners in the country with 20,000 square feet of production space. The multi-level 8,000 square feet of storage space can concurrently handle a multitude of the largest jobs available.

Clothes Call utilizes drycleaning, laundry, plus considerable wetcleaning to clean its garments, which they transport with a fleet of vans, as well as a cargo truck.

The modern plant has a few advantages on its side: a stable and well-trained workforce; long-term management securely in place; and a loyal client base.

Prior to the tour, the plant served as the site of a seminar entitled “Surviving in an Anti-Business Climate” by attorney Frank Kollman who writes a column on labor law issues for the readers of National Clothesline.

A graduate of John Hopkins University and the Syracuse University College of Law, Kollman has practiced management labor law for over 30 years now.

During his presentation, he noted that one of the most important issues that the small business community will be facing in the future days of the Obama Administration will be an increased influence from labor on both the national and state levels of government.

After the seminar, attendees had the opportunity for some free legal advice during a question and answer session.

For more information on the programs, contact Richard Ehrenreich, MAC’s executivee director, (301) 570-3000, ext. 10.

The West Virginia Launderers and Dry Cleaners Association (WVLDCA) will host its annual convention at the Oglebay Resort and Conference Center in Wheeling, WV, next month.

Oglebay boasts 1,700 acres of picturesque natural beauty making it a unique year-round vacation resort. Its Wilson Lodge features 271 rooms altogether.

WVLDCA has opted to utilize the facilities from Aug. 14-16. The convention will kick off on Friday evening with a picnic.

On Saturday morning, Roger Stevenson of R.R. Street & Co. will be on hand to present a three-hour program on “Drycleaning 101.” The educational seminar will run from 9 a.m. until noon. It will include breakfast.

After the program, attendees will have free time to pursue their own leisurely activities until the Saturday evening banquet, which will include a magic show.

Registration for the convention is only $100 for WVLDCA or MAC members. The cost includes everything previously mentioned except for Saturday afternoon lunch.

To secure accommodations at Oglebay, contact the resort by calling (800) 624-6988 or visit www.ogle-bay-resort.com.

For more information on the convention, contact Rhoda Reed, WVLDCA’s executive secretary, (304-342) 6115.








						MAC visits Clothes Call in MD for plant tour and labor lecture Nearly 50 members of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Cleaners attended a recent plant tour and lecture hosted by Clothes Call in Crofton, MD. The visit was the tenth in MAC’s “Best of Plant Tour” series where members open their business’s doors to each other in hopes of sharing successful strategies. Clothes Call, owned by Josie and Joe Wong, was originally founded in 1983 by former MAC Director Tom Tangelos. These days, the cleaners is one of the largest and best-known restoration cleaners in the country with 20,000 square feet of production space. The multi-level 8,000 square feet of storage space can concurrently handle a multitude of the largest jobs available. Clothes Call utilizes drycleaning, laundry, plus considerable wetcleaning to clean its garments, which they transport with a fleet of vans, as well as a cargo truck. The modern plant has a few advantages on its side: a stable and well-trained workforce; long-term management securely in place; and a loyal client base. Prior to the tour, the plant served as the site of a seminar entitled “Surviving in an Anti-Business Climate” by attorney Frank Kollman who writes a column on labor law issues for the readers of National Clothesline. A graduate of John Hopkins University and the Syracuse University College of Law, Kollman has practiced management labor law for over 30 years now. During his presentation, he noted that one of the most important issues that the small business community will be facing in the future days of the Obama Administration will be an increased influence from labor on both the national and state levels of government. After the seminar, attendees had the opportunity for some free legal advice during a question and answer session. For more information on the programs, contact Richard Ehrenreich, MAC’s executivee director, (301) 570-3000, ext. 10. W. Virginia makes plans for August convention The West Virginia Launderers and Dry Cleaners Association (WVLDCA) will host its annual convention at the Oglebay Resort and Conference Center in Wheeling, WV, next month. Oglebay boasts 1,700 acres of picturesque natural beauty making it a unique year-round vacation resort. Its Wilson Lodge features 271 rooms altogether. WVLDCA has opted to utilize the facilities from Aug. 14-16. The convention will kick off on Friday evening with a picnic. On Saturday morning, Roger Stevenson of R.R. Street & Co. will be on hand to present a three-hour program on “Drycleaning 101.” The educational seminar will run from 9 a.m. until noon. It will include breakfast. After the program, attendees will have free time to pursue their own leisurely activities until the Saturday evening banquet, which will include a magic show. Registration for the convention is only $100 for WVLDCA or MAC members. The cost includes everything previously mentioned except for Saturday afternoon lunch. To secure accommodations at Oglebay, contact the resort by calling (800) 624-6988 or visit www.ogle-bay-resort.com. For more information on the convention, contact Rhoda Reed, WVLDCA’s executive secretary, (304-342) 6115.