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• The Clean Show: Advancing the Industry Together

  • Start
    23 Aug 2025
  • End
    26 Aug 2025
  • Location
    Orlando, FL

  The Clean Show

  North America’s largest exposition for laundering, dry cleaning, textile care services, supplies, and equipment.

  The Clean Show creates a platform that brings together all industry professionals to network, educate, and share the latest technologies in the industry.

  For more information, including accommodations and registration info, see website at: https://the-clean-show.us.messefrankfurt.com/us/en.html .

  Note: NCALC is pleased to be a co-sponsor of the DLI-TCATA Membership Reception being held at the Rosen Center at 5:30 pm, Saturday evening, August 23, 2025.  This will be a great opportunity for after-show refreshments,  professional networking, and fellowship with your fellow DLI members, DLI's Board of Directors, and staff.

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• NCALC 2025 Fall Meeting

  • Start
    17 Oct 2025
  • End
    19 Oct 2025
  • Location
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown, 192 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801

  NCALC 2025 Fall Meeting

  Planning for this event is underway.  Updated information will be posted here as available.

  Advance Registration is Required for Each Individual Attendee.

  What: North Carolina Association of Launderers and Cleaners (NCALC) will hold its regular Fall Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina for planned education, professional networking, association business meetings, and social functions.

  Who: All NCALC members, friends, and spouses are encouraged to participate.

  We Appreciate Our Event Sponsors! We are currently seeking additional sponsors for this and other events.    Click here for details.

  
  

  Where: On Saturday, October 18, the planned education, networking, and the business meetings of the NCALC standing committees and Board of Directors, will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown. Dinner social outings are being planned for both Friday and Saturday evenings for attendees to enjoy fellowship with other attendees and to experience local restaurants. Specific locations will be shared with participating registrants.

  Accommodations: A small block of hotel rooms has been reserved for our group at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown, 192 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801. Our group rate is $299 per night for reservations made by Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Reservations may be made online by clicking here for online reservations (preferred), or by contacting the the hotel directly at 828-407-0422 and identifying yourself as part of the NCALC 2025 Fall Meeting.

  Our Tentative Schedule of Activities (Subject to change)

  Friday, October 17

  - Early arrivals for individual fun activities

  - 5:30 pm Gathering at hotel for evening social and walk over to nearby local favorite restaurant to join our group.

  - 6:30 pm Welcome Dinner Social Outing 

  Saturday, October 18

  - Breakfast on your own 

  - 8:30 am Gathering for networking and coffee

  - 9:00 am NCALC Standing Committee Meetings

  - 10:00 am Networking Break

  - 11:00 am NCALC Board of Directors Meeting

  - Noon Lunch provided

  - 1:00 pm Education Session(s)

  - 5:30 pm Gathering at hotel for evening social and walk over to nearby local favorite restaurant to join our group.

  Sunday, October 19

  - No planned group activities, participants depart

  
  

  Dinner Social Outings: Our dinner outings are designed to give our participants opportunities for informal networking and fellowship while enjoying some of Asheville's favorite restaurants. On both evenings, participants can gather in the Embassy Suites bar area to car pool or walk together to our nearby restaurants to meet our dinner group.

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• NCALC 2026 Winter Meeting

  • Start
    30 Jan 2026
  • End
    1 Feb 2026
  • Location
    Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Uptown, 201 S. McDowell St, Charlotte, NC 28204

  NCALC 2026 Winter Meeting

  Planning for this event is underway.  Updated information will be posted here as available.

  Advance Registration is Required for Each Individual Attendee.

  What: North Carolina Association of Launderers and Cleaners (NCALC) will hold its regular Winter Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 30-February 1, 2026 for planned education, professional networking, association business meetings, and social functions.

  Who: All NCALC members, friends, and spouses are encouraged to participate.

  We Appreciate Our Event Sponsors! Your Company could be recognized here. We are currently seeking additional sponsors for this and other events.    Click here for details.

  
  

  Where: On Saturday, January 31, the planned education, networking, and the business meetings of the NCALC standing committees and Board of Directors, will be held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Uptown. Dinner social outings are being planned for both Friday and Saturday evenings for attendees to enjoy fellowship with other attendees and to experience local restaurants. Specific locations will be shared with participating registrants.

  Accommodations: A small block of hotel rooms has been reserved for our group at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Uptown, 201 S. McDowell St, Charlotte, NC 28204. Our group rate is $159 per night for reservations made by Saturday, January 10, 2026. Reservations may be made online by clicking here for online reservations (preferred), or by phone at 833-372-7833 and identifying yourself as part of the NCALC 2026 Winter Meeting.

  Our Tentative Schedule of Activities (Subject to change)

  Friday, January 30

  - Early arrivals for individual fun activities

  - 6:00 pm Welcome Dinner Social at the hotel 

  Saturday, January 31

  - Breakfast on your own 

  - 8:30 am Gathering for networking and coffee

  - 9:00 am NCALC Standing Committee Meetings

  - 10:00 am Networking Break

  - 11:00 am NCALC Board of Directors Meeting

  - Noon Lunch provided

  - 1:00 pm Education Session(s)

  - 5:30 pm Gathering at hotel for carpooling to nearby local favorite restaurant to join our group.

  Sunday, February 1

  - No planned group activities, participants depart

  
  

  Dinner Social Outings: Our dinner outings are designed to give our participants opportunities for informal networking and fellowship while enjoying some of Charlotte's favorite restaurants. 

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• NCALC 2026 Spring Meeting

  • Start
    1 May 2026
  • End
    3 May 2026
  • Location
    Doubletree by Hilton New Bern -- Riverfront, 100 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560

  NCALC 2026 Spring Meeting

  Planning for this event is underway.  Updated information will be posted here as available.

  Advance Registration is Required for Each Individual Attendee.

  What: North Carolina Association of Launderers and Cleaners (NCALC) will hold its regular Spring Meeting in New Bern, North Carolina for planned education, professional networking, association business meetings, and social functions.

  Who: All NCALC members, friends, and spouses are encouraged to participate.

  We Appreciate Our Event Sponsors! Your Company could be recognized here. We are currently seeking additional sponsors for this and other events.    Click here for details.

  
  

  Where: On Saturday, May 2, the planned education, networking, and the business meetings of the NCALC standing committees and Board of Directors, will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton New Bern -- Riverfront at 100 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560. Dinner socials are being planned for both Friday and Saturday evenings for attendees to enjoy fellowship with other attendees and to experience local restaurants. Specific locations will be shared with participating registrants.

  Accommodations: A small block of hotel rooms is being reserved for our group at the Tryon Riverfront Inn (adjacent to Doubletree). Our group rate is $220 per night plus applicable tax for reservations made by Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Room reservation instructions will be shared here once the room block is made available.

  Our Tentative Schedule of Activities (Subject to change)

  Friday, May 1

  - Early arrivals for individual fun activities

  - 6:30 pm Welcome Dinner Social Outing 

  Saturday, May 2

  - Breakfast on your own 

  - 8:30 am Gathering for networking and coffee

  - 9:00 am NCALC Standing Committee Meetings

  - 10:00 am Networking Break

  - 11:00 am NCALC Board of Directors Meeting

  - Noon Lunch provided

  - 1:00 pm Education Session(s)

  - 5:30 pm Gathering at hotel for evening social and walk over to nearby local favorite restaurant to join our group.

  Sunday, May 3

  - No planned group activities, participants depart

  
  

  Dinner Social Outings: Our dinner outings are designed to give our participants opportunities for informal networking and fellowship while enjoying local favorite restaurants. 

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• NCALC 2026 Annual Convention

  • Start
    16 Oct 2026
  • End
    18 Oct 2026
  • Location
    Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at RTP, 4700 Emperor Blvd (I-40 at Exit 282 - Page Rd), Durham, NC 27703
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  NCALC 2026 Annual Convention

  Planning for this event is underway. Updated information will be posted here as available.

  Advance Registration is Required for Each Individual Attendee.

  Join members and friends of North Carolina Association of Launderers and Cleaners (NCALC) for its Annual Convention being held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at RTP, Durham, NC.

  This event will feature professional networking, educational sessions, vendor exhibits, group dinner social events, the annual membership meeting, business meetings of the NCALC Board of Directors and Committees, and opportunities for everyone to have fellowship with other participants and time for families and friends to enjoy other activities in the Raleigh-Durham, RTP area. Also, come early or stay late and take this opportunity to and the North Carolina State Fair while you are in the area.

  Who: All NCALC members, friends, spouses, and families are encouraged to participate.

  Who: All NCALC members, friends, and spouses are encouraged to participate.

  We Appreciate our Sponsors

  Your Company could be listed here.

  We are currently seeking sponsors for this and other events. Click here for details.

  
  

  Where: The planned education, networking, and the business meetings of the NCALC standing committees and Board of Directors will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park, 4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 at Exit 282 (Page Road), Durham, NC 27703. Dinner socials are being planned for both Friday and Saturday evenings for attendees to enjoy fellowship with other attendees.

  Accommodations: A small block of hotel rooms has been reserved for our group at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park, 4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 at Exit 282 (Page Road), Durham, NC 27703. Our group rate is $155 per night for reservations made by September 23, 2026.

  Book your reservation directly with the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport by phone at 919-941-5050.

  Our Tentative Schedule of Activities:

  Friday, October 16

  - Early arrivals for individual fun activities

  - Welcome Reception and Professional Networking with Exhibitors

  - Group Welcome Dinner Social 

  Saturday, October 17

  - Participants have breakfast on their own

  7:30 am Gathering, Networking, and Coffee with Exhibitors

  8:00 am NCALC Standing Committee Meetings

  Break and Networking with Exhibitors

  NCALC Board of Directors Meeting

  Break and Networking with Exhibitors

  Educational Session(s)

  Noon Lunch provided

  Educational Session(s)

  Break and Networking with Exhibitors

  Educational Session(s)

  6:00 pm Group Dinner Social 

  Sunday, October 18

  - No planned group activities

  - Individual fun activities

  - Participants depart

  Educational Session(s):

  The NCALC Education and Training Committee Chaired by Larry Hill (Dandy Drycleaners & Laundry) is planning an informative educational program.

  
  

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