Events
Spin into Action: Upcoming Events for Laundromat Pros
Stay ahead in the laundromat industry with our exciting lineup of events! From business tips and networking to the latest industry trends, our events are designed to help laundromat owners thrive. Check out what’s coming up and join us to connect, learn, and grow your business.
How To Start A Laundromat: CLA Live Workshop
This new full-day workshop is for those individuals looking to get into the laundry industry. The event begins with a behind the scenes tour of a local laundromat to learn the ins and outs of running the business. The next day, you will hear from experts in the industry covering topics, such as industry trends, site selection, financing, valuation and much more. These experts will also serve as your mentors after the event to help you as you go through your journey to open a store. These workshops will be held in several locations across the country.
WDF Workshop
The WDF Workshop offers attendees opportunities to learn best practices from experts in the WDF/PUD and commercial laundry space through a variety of education sessions, panel discussions and roundtable discussions. Explore firsthand the latest products, services and technologies that will help you grow your laundry business. Network with attendees and learn WDF, PUD, and commercial laundry from the best in the business.
Nearly 300 laundry professionals gathered in Nashville last year to learn best practices for leveling up their wash-dry-fold, pick-up and delivery, and commercial laundry services.
2024 Event Recap Coming Soon
The Clean Show
The Clean Show is North America’s largest exposition for laundering, drycleaning, textile care services, supplies and equipment. CLA is one of five sponsoring organizations and provides education sessions and networking events for those in the vended laundry industry. CLA members receive discounted registration fees, as well as a discount on exhibit space.
CLA Connect Live
CLA Connect LIVE brings together professionals in the laundry industry with the intent of holding more meetings in more places for more members. These events are held nationwide at local restaurants and offer opportunities to network while enjoying dinner and drinks with peers.
Excellence In Laundry
Excellence is the premier CLA event for over 200 experienced store owners and new investors looking to get into the business, all at an upscale resort location. Attend this event to:
- Learn best practices and innovative solutions from industry leaders during education sessions, panel discussions, and roundtables.
- Network with your peers from across the country during scheduled social events.
- Discover the latest products, services, and technologies to help your business thrive.
- Take advantage of the location and enjoy golf, the spa, fine dining, and pools at this prestigious venue.
Excellent Women In Laundry
This event precedes the Excellence in Laundry conference and provides an opportunity to connect with women across the country in the laundry industry; collaborate and share ideas to grow your business; and get empowered by learning skills that grow and expand your career, your business and your network. This full-day event includes keynote speakers, panel discussions, roundtables and many opportunities to network with women in the industry.
Webinars
CLA hosts free online events each month in addition to in person events. The virtual events provide specific topics for current store owners, those looking to get into the business and for women in the industry. Check the Webinars page for more information.
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