The Future of Payment Systems

SoCal CLA will be hosting an affiliate meeting at PWS-The Laundry Co,(323)721-8832. Today there are multiple options available to collect payment in vended laundries: Coins, Bills, Tokens, Central Pay Stations, Smart Cards, Mag Stripe Cards, EBT Cards, Credit Cards, and more. It is important for all owners to learn more about the pros and cons of each of these options to make the best decision possible for their own laundries. We have two highly qualified guests joining us as our keynote speakers: Wayne Lewis, Director of Sales of ESD, Inc., and Michael Coons, National Sales Manager of Standard Change-Makers, Inc.Guests will join us for a lively town square style public debate and address questions and comments on all forms of payment systems. Joining this debate will be Brian Merkel of Clean King Laundry Systems, Inc.
To see the flyer click on the link below:
http://www.coinlaundry.org/wp-content/uploads/events/SoCAL_CLA_23May2012...

WSLA is Hosting Spring Meeting and Social

WSLA is Hosting Spring Meeting & Social on April 27 & 28 at the Cambria Suites, 1011 Tony Canadeo Run, Green Bay, WI 54304.
Friday, April 27
5:30-6:30PM Early Bird Reception at Cambria Suites, main lobby/bar area. 10 WSLA gift bags for the first couples to arrive.
7:00PM Dinner on your own at Brett Favre's Steak House, 1004 Brett Favre Pass "Trophy Room" is reserved for WSLA
Saturday, April 28
Breakfast on your own (Hotel Guests receive a $5.00 breakfast coupon at check in)
10:00AM - 12:30PM Board of Directors Meeting--lunch included
12:30PM - 1 :30PM Speaker on Streamline Sales Tax Initiative
1:40PM Complimentary shuttle service to Lambeau Field
2:00 PM - 3:00PM Tour of Lambeau Field
Cost per person is $50.00. For more information or to reserve please call (920)893-5282.
**A block of rooms are reserved at Cambria Suites in the name of WSLA (WI Self Service Laundry Association) Rate: $95.00. Room reservations must be made by the morning of 3/28/2012, Phone: (920) 569-8500

DVCLA Spring Luncheon Meeting

Delaware Valley Coin Laundry Association is hosting a Spring Luncheon Meeting and Round Table Discussion on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at the Seasons 52 King of Prussia Mall located at 160 N Gulph Rd Ste 101, King of Prussia, PA 19406 at 12PM to 4:30PM. The topic will be on Financing in Today's Economic Conditions; presented by Eastern Funding. Cost $30 for members and $35 non-members. The itinerary of the Luncheon: 12noon to 1PM: Registration and networking; 1PM to 2PM: Lunch; 2PM to 3PM: Presentation; 3PM to 4:30PM: Round Table Discussions and Door prizes. From more information or to RSVP please contact Michael Pfister at (610)733-4706 or mikepfister123@aol.com.

WSCLA: Strategy Meeting on State Legislature Aim to Remove Sale Tax

Washington State Coin Laundry Association is holding a strategy meeting on February 11 at 10:00am at the Red Lion Inn 18220 International Blvd. They will be planning a trip to Olympia to visit legislators to discuss SB 5857 and HB 2529 which aims to remove the sales tax exemption from self-service laundries. In turn laundry owners will pay an extra 8% to 10% of gross sales to the Department of Revenue. WSCLA is asking each laundry owner to donate $50 or more for their lobbyist in Olympia. Checks can be made to WSCLA and sent to WSCLA, ATTN: Lobby Fund, C/O Rob Carrell, 8616 51st Street Ct, W University Place WA, 98467-1852. It took 7 years to earn this exemption and after 7 years of enjoying it would be truly sad to lose it.

Financing & Refinancing Options for Southern California's Laundry Owners & Buyers

Sothern California Coin Laundry Association will be holding a seminar on financing and refinancing options for Southern California's laundry owners and buyers. The seminar will be on Wednesday, February 29 from 5:30 to 8:00PM at The Gas Company's Energy Resource Center. The Keynote speaker of the evening will be JP Nicoletta, National Director of Sales and Marketing for Eastern Funding in New York. AGENDA for the evening: 5:30-6:15pm Registration & Networking, 6:15-7:00pm JP Nicoletta Keynote Talk, 7:00-7:45pm Interactive Q&A Panel, and 7:45-8:00pm Networking & Conclusion. No charge for CLA members and $20 for non-members (cash or check REQUIRED at the door for admission to the event). Admission includes FREE finger food and beverages and FREE ample parking!! For more information or to RSVP please contact Beverly Blank at (213)804-0069 or email: beverly@socalcla.com.

Meeting of Laundry Owners & Distributors

Golden State CLA will be holding a meeting of laundry owners and distributors on Thursday, March 22 from 7:00 to 9:30PM at Francesco's Restaurant located in Oakland, CA (near the Oakland airport). The Topic of the night will be The 2012 Update of the Coin Laundry Industry. DON'T MISS THIS EVENT!! RSVP is required since there will be limited seating. RSVP by Monday, March 19 and pay $30 per person; $35 per person at the door. Dinner choices will be Roast Beef, Salmon, or Vegetarian plate. For more information please contact Ron Lane at (916)947-6928 email: lane2000@pacbell.net or Ron Kelley at (408)624-6666 email: ron@ezwash-op.com.

Florida Coin Laundry Association Meeting

10:00-10:15 Reception
10:15-10:30 Business Session (Gas price updates, upcoming events, important information)
10:30-10:45 attendee introductions
11:00-12:00 Presentation with Semina Monakey- CPAs on the Latest Tax Codes
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00- 1:45 Presentation with Dan Purvis- Developments in Security/Surveillance Systems
1:45- 2:00 Q& A

PRESENTER: Semina Monakey of Monakey & Company

PRESENTATION: CPAs on the latest tax codes and changes for 2011 returns

PRESENTER: Dan Purvis of Pro-Tech Services Enterprises, Inc

PRESENTATION: The latest developments in Security/Surveillance Systems

Washington State CLA Fall Meeting

The Washington State Coin Laundry Association is having their fall meeting on Saturday, September 24th at the Red Lion SeaTac in SeaTac, WA. The topic of discussion will be "Social Media and the Laundromat" presented by Kim Fenolio of the Coin Laundry Association. There will also be discussion regarding an update on the situation in Olympia and how you might be affected. The meeting will begin at 1pm and will follow thru to dinner which begins at 5pm. The cost is $40 per person, which includes dinner, but you must RSVP & send payment by Sept 9th! (Cost increases to $50 per person after the 9th) Send RSVP/payment to: WSCLA c/o Rob Carrell - 8616 51st St. Court W, University Place, WA 98467. If you need to reserve a room, mention "WSCLA" when booking for special rates!

Golden State CLA Focuses on Going Green

The Golden State Coin Laundry Association will hold it's next meeting on September 22nd at Francesco's Restaurant in Oakland, CA. This dinner event, which begins at 7pm, will focus on "going green" and how doing so can put more "green" into laundry owners' pockets! Dinner choices will be prime rib, salmon, or a vegetarian plate. For more information or to make your reservation, please contact Ron Lane at (916) 947-6928 or email at lane2000@packbell.net

The 25 Things Every Laundry Owner Needs to Know

Our 2011 Educational Seminar Series continues with an industry veteran who will share his wide-ranging experiences from Southern California to China in virtually every facet of the laundry industry. This Seminar has been structured as an important follow-up for attendees of Clean Show and will also be a valuable networking opportunity for those that could not attend to learn what they missed.

ADMISSION INCLUDES BUFFET DINNER! – FREE AMPLE PARKING! – DOOR PRIZES!