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SUMMARY:How to Start a Laundromat - Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you wondering what it takes to run a laundry-based business? This free webinar covers the basics of laundry investment and management. We take the guesswork out of the laundromat investment process and provide you with an overview of what’s needed to open a self-service laundry. If you’re new to the industry or looking for a refresher\, we invite you to join us! \nThis event runs at 12 PM ET/ 11 AM CT and lasts 1.5 hours. \nSpecial Guest: Jamie Sewell\, Owner of Clean Vibes Laundry Co. \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://laundryassociation.org/cla-event/how-to-start-a-laundromat-virtual-workshop-17/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Mental Resilience and Grit
DESCRIPTION:Running on Too Many Open Tabs: How to Stay Sharp\, Grounded\, and Resilient When Everything Is Demanding Your AttentionPresented by: Stephanie High\, M.A.\, Trauma-Informed Performance Psychology Coach & Founder\, Kaizen Catalyst \nAttend this virtual event to preview the Excellent Women in Laundry opening keynote speaker\, and have the opportunity to interact and ask questions. At the event\, Stephanie will explore how mental overload quietly drains resilience and what it takes to stay focused\, steady\, and confident under pressure. Attendees will learn how to close the right tabs\, set smarter boundaries and support one another so grit doesn’t turn into burnout. \n\nPrice\nMembers & Non- members: FREE \n\nregister here\n\n 
URL:https://laundryassociation.org/cla-event/running-on-too-many-open-tabs-how-to-stay-sharp-grounded-and-resilient-when-everything-is-demanding-your-attention/
LOCATION:Zoom Meetings
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Card\, Mobile & More: Modernizing Your Laundromat's Payment Experience
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Erik Nemes\, Manager\, Distributor & Channel Sales\, Cents and Laundroworks \nErik Nemes leads distributor and channel sales at Cents and Laundroworks\, partnering with laundromat operators and equipment distributors across the country to help them modernize their businesses. \nThe shift away from coin-only operations is already underway and operators who’ve made the move are reporting stronger customer feedback and revenue growth. But with loyalty cards\, credit cards\, mobile pay\, QR codes\, and hybrid systems all on the table\, how do you know which option is right for your business and your community? \nIn this webinar\, Erik from Cents and Laundroworks will walk you through the full payment modernization landscape: how to evaluate whether your laundromat is ready for the switch\, the pros and cons of each payment type\, how to transition without losing customers\, and how to use loyalty programs to build float\, collect customer data and drive repeat visits. \nWhether you’re running your first location or your twentieth\, this session will give you a practical\, no-fluff roadmap for upgrading your payment systems the right way. \nThank you to Cents for sponsoring this event! \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://laundryassociation.org/cla-event/card-mobile-more-modernizing-your-laundromats-payment-experience/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:You’re Invited to the CLA New Member Meet-Up!
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to have you on board and we can’t wait to get to know you. To help you hit the ground running\, we invite you to attend a virtual New Member Meet-Up —a friendly gathering created just for new members like you. \nHere’s what you can look forward to: \n✅ Discover exclusive tools\, resources\, and support available through your CLA membership.✅ Meet our passionate Board Members and hear their personal journeys in the laundry industry.✅ Ask questions and get real-time answers during our live Q&A.✅ Make connections with other laundry professionals from around the country. \nThis session is a great first step toward making the most of everything your CLA membership has to offer. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience\, this meet-up is the perfect way to begin your CLA journey. Let’s connect\, learn\, and grow—together.  \n🗓️ Don’t miss it—your CLA community is waiting to meet you! \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://laundryassociation.org/cla-event/youre-invited-to-the-cla-new-member-meet-up-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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