Drycleaning & Laundry Institute Offers March Courses Webinars, Meetings, and More

Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) programs bring cleaning professionals together to share and grow.

DLI’s signature in-person drycleaning courses return with Introduction to Drycleaning March 24 – 28 and Advanced Drycleaning March 31 – April 11. Registration ends March 7 and space is limited for both courses.

March 5, DLI presents “Explore & Promote Available Community Resources for Your Employees” a webinar presentation hosted by Heidi Kimmel, DSW. The program will help owners, managers, and Human Resources personnel identify and recommend local services for disadvantaged employees.

March 6, the Mid-Atlantic Association of Cleaners (MAC), a DLI regional association, presents another installment of its MAC Maintenance Masterclass, topic to be determined. This web presentation series is open to all DLI members and covers all aspects of maintenance.

In addition to Kimmel’s presentation, DLI will host four weekly peer group meetings, a monthly Marketing Masterclass session, and an online tour of how to access membership benefits. DLI offers learning and networking opportunities for drycleaning business owners of all sizes.

 

Signature Drycleaning Course Registration Ends March 7

March 7 is the last day to register for the upcoming in-person courses at DLI’s School of Drycleaning Technology. The Five-Day Introduction to Drycleaning Course runs March 24 – 28 and the 10-Day Advanced Drycleaning Course runs March 31 – April 11. Students learn all aspects of the professional drycleaning process from tagging, cleaning, and finishing garments to stain removal, inspection, business management, and more. Complete course descriptions are available at DLIonline.org/Education. Now in its 98th year, DLI’s School of Drycleaning Technology has trained thousands of students in industry best practices worldwide.

Online Feature Presentations Enlighten & Entertain

This month’s web presentation focuses on looking at positioning your business as an employer and service provider of choice.

  • March 19 – 1 p.m. Eastern: Explore & Promote Available Community Resources for Your Employees with Heidi Kimmel, DSW

Doctor of Social Work Heidi Kimmel will share how employers can help employees benefit from non-profit community resources such as housing, food banks, transportation, grocery delivery, mental health, medical assistance, medication management, and more.

Since offering live monthly webinar programs six years ago, DLI has produced more than 160 webinar presentations and archived them in its Online Webinar Library. Program topics include marketing, management, diversifications, and more aspects of running a successful drycleaning business. Full access to the recordings and live presentations is available for all DLI members.

Additional Virtual Programs Keep Members Engaged

In addition to March’s live presentation, DLI will host its monthly Membership Orientation program March 5. Not just for DLI members, the interactive presentation provides a comprehensive overview of how professional cleaners prosper with DLI as their business partner.

DLI’s Marketing Lab has been restructured into DLI’s Marketing Masterclass, reflecting a change in format from a roundtable discussion to a presentation-style program. Attendees vote on upcoming topics and learn successful marketing practices from fellow DLI members.

  • March 5 – 3 p.m. Eastern: DLI Member Virtual Reception and Orientation

All members are invited to take a tour of DLI’s extended array of money-saving benefits and services.

  • March 20 – 1 p.m. Eastern: DLI’s Marketing Masterclass

All members are invited to attend.

 

 

Regional Meetings

DLI’s seven regional partner association events are open to all DLI members. This month’s regional offerings include:

  • March 6 – 1 p.m. Eastern: MAC Maintenance Masterclass
    Virtual web presentation with Q&A session covering various aspects of maintaining drycleaning equipment. Open to all DLI members.
    More Information is available at org
  • March 28 & 29: SDA Spring Meeting & Customer Service Presentation
    The Southwest Drycleaners Association hosts its Spring Meeting in Oklahoma City’s Skirvin Hotel, March 28-29.
    The second day of the meeting features Arthur Greeno’s presentation on Customer Service from 9 a.m. to noon.
    More information is available at SDA-dryclean.com

 

Weekly Member Peer Meetings Keep Members Connected

Bringing the drycleaning and laundry community together, DLI hosts weekly coffee-and-shop-talk meetings every Tuesday morning on Zoom so members can discuss what’s happening and share new ideas, thoughts, and tips.

  • March 4, 11, 18 & 25 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern: DLI Peer-To-Peer Membership Zoom Meetings

Members receive invitations to these meetings via email from DLI.

 

DLI Helps Members Succeed
DLI invites all fabric care cleaning service providers to access its membership benefits, services, and savings. More information is available at DLIonline.org/Membership or 800-638-2627.

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