North Carolina Association of Launderers and Cleaners

Upcoming events

    • 14 Nov 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Virtual via Microsoft Teams
    DSCA Stakeholders Meeting.
    Hosted by NCDEQ virtually via Microsoft Teams.

    No advance registration is required.

    NC DEQ will be sending out instructions to the stakeholder distribution list for this meeting.


    For more information about the Stakeholder Group, click here. If you have questions, contact Delonda Alexander at delonda.alexander@ncdenr.gov .
    • 31 Jan 2025
    • 2 Feb 2025
    • Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at RTP, 4700 Emperor Blvd (I-40 at Exit 282 - Page Rd), Durham, NC 27703

    Event details are still under development

    Watch this space for updates

    NCALC 2025 Winter Meeting

    Advance Registration is Required for Each Individual Attendee

    What: North Carolina Association of Launderers and Cleaners (NCALC) will hold its regular Winter Meeting January 31- February 2, 2025, in Durham, 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 Sponsors

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


    Where: On Saturday, February 1, 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 social outings are being planned for both Friday and Saturday evenings for attendees to enjoy fellowship with other attendees and to experience local restaurants. 

    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 $119 per night for reservations made by January 6, 2025.

    Click here to book your reservation at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport .

    Our Tentative Schedule of Activities:

    Friday, January 31

    - Early arrivals for individual fun activities

    - 5:15-6:00 pm Gathering in the Sheraton lobby to carpool to nearby Page Road Grill Restaurant for group dinner outing.

    - 6:00 pm Group Welcome Dinner Social Outing at nearby restaurant Page Road Grill.

    Saturday, February 1

    - Networking Breakfast 

    - Educational Session(s)

    - NCALC Standing Committee Meetings

    - Noon Lunch provided

    - NCALC Board of Directors Meeting

    - 5:15-6:00 pm Gathering in the Sheraton lobby to carpool to nearby Mez Restaurant for group dinner outing.

    - 6:00 pm Group Dinner Social Outing at nearby Mez Restaurant.

    Sunday, February 2

    - No planned group 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. Details will appear here when available.

    Dinner Social Outings: Our dinner outings are designed to give our Winter Meeting participants opportunities for informal networking and fellowship while enjoying some of Durham's favorite restaurants. On both evenings, participants can gather in the Sheraton Imperial lobby bar area to car pool to our nearby restaurants to meet our group for dinner.

    On Friday evening, our entire group will meet at 6:00pm at Page Road Grill, located at 5416 Page Rd, Durham, NC 27703. Participants must register for this Friday evening dinner of Southern Cuisine that has been pre-arranged for our group. The cost of this dinner is included in the registration fees. Expense for drinks is participant responsibility.

    For Saturday evening, our entire group will meet at 6:00pm at Mez located at 5410 Page Rd, Durham, NC 27703. The menu at Mez features traditional Mexican recipes with a modern, healthy twist, and uses locally grown organic products whenever possible. Participants will be responsible for their own bill for dinner and drinks at the outing.


    • 23 May 2025
    • 26 May 2025
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel, 2717 West Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512

    Note: Convention plans are under development.

    NCALC 2025 Annual Convention

    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 Memorial Day weekend (May, 23-26, 2025) in Atlantic Beach, NC.Aerial View of Outdoor Pool & Beach

    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 Atlantic Beach area.

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

     

    We Appreciate

    Our Convention Sponsors!

     


     

    We are currently seeking 

    sponsors for this and other events.    

     


    Convention Schedule-at-a-Glance
    (Subject to changes)

    Note: Convention plans are under development.

    Friday (5/23/25)

    - Early arrivals for fun activities on your own

    - 300 pm – Exhibitor Setup

    - 500 pm – On-Site Convention Registration and Exhibits Open

    - 530 pm – Welcome Reception with Exhibitors

    - 630 pm – Informal Welcome Dinner for all attendees at hotel (family friendly, outside if weather permits)

    Saturday (5/24/25)

    Breakfast on your own.

    - 730 am Networking among Vendor Exhibits

    - 800 am Standing Committee Meetings

    - 845 am Networking among Vendor Exhibits

    - 905 am Joint Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting

    - 1030 am Networking among Vendor Exhibits

    - 1100 am Educational Session

    Free afternoon and evening for lunch, free-time, and dinner on your own with family and friends.

    Sunday (5/25/25)

    Breakfast on your own.

    - 730 am Networking among Vendor Exhibits

    - 8:00 am Educational Session

      - 930 am Networking among Vendor Exhibits

      - 10:00 am Educational Session

        Free afternoon for lunch and free-time on your own with family and friends.

        - 630 pm Recognition Reception and Dinner  (concurrent with separate but nearby dinner and activities for children (ages 4-12.)

        Monday (5/26/25)

                     No planned group activities

                     Late departures for fun activities on your own

                     Attendees depart on their own schedule


        Convention Speakers

        In addition to NCALC leadership, we are pleased to have these additional participants joining us for our convention:

        • To Be Announced

        Accommodations

        A small block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for our group at the Doubletree by Hilton Atlantic Beach located at 2717 West Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC. Our group rates per night are Oceanview $309, Oceanfront $359, and Oceanfront Suite $409. These rates are subject to state and local taxes (currently 12.75%) in effect at time of check-in. Don’t wait to reserve your room. Our room block and pricing are available until April 23, 2025. Check-in time: 4:00pm /Checkout time: 11:00am. Reservations should be made directly with hotel at 252-240-1155. Rates for extended stay 3 days before and/or after our event will not exceed group rates above, however to minimize difficulty with reservations, requests for these extended stays should be sent to events@ncalc.org for special handling.

        Convention Registration

        Advance registration for each individual participant is required to ensure everyone can be accommodated. All registrations must be processed through our online registration system. Multiple attendees may be registered and paid together by completing  registration for each individual starting with the person responsible for payment first, asking for an invoice after each person until the last, and then paying for all registrations with one charge card transaction.

        Cancellations

        Should cancellations be necessary, please let us know as early as possible. Cancellation requests will be accepted through May 13, 2025 with full refunds provided. No refunds will be made for cancellations after this date.

        Daytime View of Hotel Signage, Exterior, and Landscaping



        Further details will be shared with Convention registrants a few days prior to the event.

      North Carolina Association of Launderers and Cleaners (NCALC)

      4819 Emperor Blvd Ste 400, Durham, NC 27703-5420 ● 919-313-4542 ● info@ncalc.org

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