Join us the MAC/NEFA Annual Summer Summit!  Learn from industry leaders and tour both Cleaners Supply and Wedding Gown Preservation.  This is the third time this event has been hosted by MEC/NEFA and sponsored by Cleaners Supply and Wedding Gown Preservation.

Thanks to their generous supporrt -- the program is FREE for everyone registering prior to June 9th, 2026.  You can scan the QR code above, or use the direct link below to register.

Schedule of Events:

June 18th:

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM:  Tour of the Cleaners Supply Facility

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM:  "Striving for a Great Customer Experience" -- The Cleaners Supply Team

6:30 PM:  Dinner at local restaurant (hosted by Cleaners Supply & Wedding Gown Preservation)

June 19th:

8:00 - 8:45  Breakfast at Wedding Gown Preservation

8:45 - 9:00 Welcome & Introductions

9:00 - 10:15   Wash Respess:  "What Your Data Knows that You Don't" with Wash Respess, Dry Cleaning Advisors (See Description Below)

10:30 - 12:00 Glen Gould, Drycleaning Connection:  "The Only Option at any Price", Glen Gould, Drycleaning Connection (See Description Below)

12:00 Lunch & Tours of Wedding Gown Preservation

3:00 Attendees Depart for Home

"What Your Data Knows that You Don't":  featuring Wash Respess of Dryclaning Advisors
Friday, June 19:  9:00AM - 10:15 AM

Your POS captures hundreds of data points every day. Most of it never gets looked at. Every transaction tells a story — the problem is, most operators never hear it. In this session, Wash from InsightSystems.io breaks down what your data is really saying about your customers, your revenue, and your blind spots — backed by real numbers from 500+ dry cleaning locations.

"The Only Option at Any Price":  Glen Gould, Dryceaning Connection
Friday, June 19th:  10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon

How diferent would your business be today if you were "The Only Option at Any Price"?

This step-by-step process improvement program is designed to ensure you and your stakeholders understand the importance and process of building enduring relationshops.  In this session you will learn how to create relationships with employees, teammates, and clients that are so strong it will be difficult if not impossible to leave.

Join us and you will explore the secret weapons successful companies use to ensure they're the Only Option.

You will learn processes to create a presence so powerful employees and clients are compelled to work for and with you.

Come and learn the science behiond relationship building and the keys to ensure you become the Only Option.

Click Here to Register for MAC/NEFA Summer Summit!

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It is no secret we are all doing more with less.  We are working harder than we have worked in recent years, and we seem to always be behind!  I know I am and I am sure you all are feeling the same pressures.

I bet the last thing on your mind is volunteering to another group or Board that will take up even more of your precious free time, but we need people like you to help steer MAC in the right direction.  

When I joined the Board, I had the same reservations you all probably do:  “I am too busy, I don’t have much to offer, I can’t help, I don’t know enough to be of service”, and the list goes on.

Sound like your first thoughts?  I am here to tell you, YOU are exactly what we need, and trust me, if you do volunteer, not only will you be a big help, but you will also benefit greatly from the experience.  I know I did.  Being on the MAC Board played a significant role in building my cleaners and making it successful.  

I have met incredible people from all areas of the MAC Region -- and throughout the country.  We have become friends, colleagues, and mentors to one another.  When I have questions or concerns, I have a whole network of people I feel comfortable reaching out to.  

Through my work with MAC I have first-hand knowledge of all the programs and services DLI and MAC offer.  Many members struggle to understand how to use the services and the ways the programs can benefit their own operations.  Through getting to know the incredible staff at MAC and DLI I have even more tools available to me.
For example, whenever I am looking for a new piece of equipment or making a new investment,  I have been able to explore all the options and have gotten close personal feedback on the pros and cons of each.  Without my Board experience, I am not sure I would have the same level of comfort in reaching out to my peers.

MAC is a strong Association and we are well positioned to help the industry and our members. We want YOU to be a part of that.  We need YOUR input into ways you need help and developing programs you feel would be beneficial. Contact Peter Blake at the MAC Office if you want to learn more.