NCALC August 2023 Seminars

When: Seminar participants will gather about 10am Saturday morning for coffee and networking and the seminars will get underway about 10:30 am. A networking lunch will be provided.  All activities are expected to end by 2pm. No other group activities are planned.

Seminar Program:

Is Wash-Dry-Fold for you? Get the Facts! -- Rita Foley (Regency Cleaners)

With our new normal: Post COVID, Wash-Dry-Fold (WDF) is growing as the Casual Wear trend continues to prosper.  Foley will discuss:

• How to determine your price point and breakeven.
• How to utilize your current space for a WDF department.
• Utilization of current staff to prepare and finalize orders.
• How to price and package orders.
• Marketing tips and suggestions.

Packaging for Profits -- Hugh West (FabriClean Supply)

West will discuss use of packaging to:

• Enhance the look of your cleaning and pressing.
• Give a little and get a little extra back.
• Make yourself stand out to the consumer.
• Help build your brand with packaging.

About our speakers:

Rita Foley is a first-generation owner of Regency Cleaners in Durham, NC, which is a  6-store operation including laundromats and valet routes.  Regency Cleaners was established in 1984.  Foley is a past President and currently serves as the Vice President of Government Affairs of NCALC. Rita is also a member of CLA (Coin Laundry Association) and MfM (Methods for Management). 

After acquiring the 4-store operation of White Star in 2001, Rita has taken WDF to a new level.  She has traveled to numerous meetings and conventions as a speaker on the subject.  She has shared her knowledge through videos with DLI and numerous publications in trade magazines. In her free time, Rita enjoys spending time with her grandson,  working at various schools and retirement homes with her Therapy Dog: Sailor, and relaxing at the NC Coast with her husband, David.

Hugh West is a graduate of East Carolina University and has 37 years of experience in the laundry and drycleaning industry. West is currently with FabriClean Supply. He has served as the Allied Trade Representative and as a member of the Board of Directors for NCALC. West recently relocated back to eastern North Carolina and now lives in Winterville, NC with his wife Sandy.

Our Tentative Schedule (Subject to adjustments.)

- 1000 am - Gathering, networking, & coffee

- 1030 am - Seminars begin

- Noon - Networking lunch provided

- 200 pm - Event ends, participants depart

Registration: Advance registration is required. Thanks to our sponsors, we have reduced the early registration fee. Space is limited. Register now!

Accommodations: We anticipate most of our participants will drive in and return home the day of the seminars. Participants should secure their own overnight accommodations, if needed.

Further details will be communicated to all who preregister for the event.