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Philadelphia Compliance Meeting
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PDCA sponsored a meeting with the Korean Drycleaners Association of Philadelphia to help
 bring more cleaners into compliance. The May 14 meeting was organized by government relations vice president Dale Kaplan, who gave background information and moderated. KDAP Jason Kim translated and assisted in the meeting.The speakers included Bill Dunagan from the Environmental Management Assistance Program, EMAP. He explained the functions of the program, which offer free and confidential help to those seeking to come into compliance. 
Roger Fey, the chief inspector of the Philadelphia Air Management section of the Department of Health, told listeners that proper use of the Pennsylvania DEP compliance calendar is a sure way to verify your compliance, along with making sure that all chemicals and solvents are in the proper closed containers. He pointed out some of the heavy fines that can be levied against companies that do not follow the regulations. Attorney Paul Schmidt of the law firm Zarwin Baum discussed some of the legal ramifications of enforcement actions and how they should be handled.  DLI’s Sam Choi stressed the importance of membership in PDCA and DLI to help cleaners stay informed and up to date, to save money and to become better cleaners and business people. Following the meeting there was a drawing for door prizes that were contributed by Cleaner’s Supply, Fergusson McKenna, Fleishman Supply, Minda Supply and DLI.
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Darcy Moen to Speak In Pittsburgh
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| The Western Pennsylvania Cleaners and Launderers and PDCA will host Darcy Moen, nationally-known industry consultant and speaker at a special seminar on June 4. The topics he will discuss include: • Those Fickle Customers, how to keep em. • How to keep them coming back. • How to increase sales at little or no cost. • Mine your computer, how and why. • Who’s your best customer? • Who’s your next best customer? • How to make ‘em love you. • More secrets to increase business. Moen, a successful drycleaner sold his Alberta, Canada business several years ago to concentrate on his consulting work. He also writes a column for the magazine Fabricare Canada and is a frequent contributor to the Fabricare Forum. The event will begin with free beer and light refreshments at 6:00 p.m. The program will begin at 7:00. Registration is required. To sign up, contact Dave Beatty, 724-327-6400. The meeting is free to all members of WPCL. The cost to others who want to attend is $100. Early registrants can sin up for $60, which is the cost of a year’s membership in WPCL. |
First Web Sites Up and Running
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The first web sites developed as part of the new PDCA program are now on line. You can check one of them out at www.murrysvillecleaners.com.
The page has its own domain name, which was available, and contained the most important facts about the company, including the services offered and contact information. There is a main page, plus an additional page of frequently asked questions about drycleaning, and important links including DLI and PDCA. If you have wanted a web page, but don’t have the time, know-how, or perhaps the money to develop one, this PDCA is the solution for you. |
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Serving the Well-Dressed
During the recent NCAA March Madness tournament, network announcers frequently commented on how great Villanova coach Jay Wright looked. The Philadelphia Inquirer disclosed that a lot of the credit goes to longtime member Gabriele D’Annunzio, of D & B Tailors of Newtown Square. They pointed out that he not only hand makes many of Wright's suits, but also keeps the looking good by his care in drycleaning them.
Saving with APPI
Since everyone is (or should be) watching their costs, here’s a reminder about Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI)..
PDCA and DLI members may save from 8% to 50% on their gas, electric and telecommunications services through APPI. The deregulation of the utility industry has created the opportunity for savings for businesses who know how to negotiate rates. APPI’s staff of engineers, industry analysts and regulatory expert have the knowledge and skills necessary to negotiate, contract and manage energy purchases for each member of the program. Call APPI at 8-800-520-6685. They will do a free cost analysis of your bills and tell you if you can reduce them. If they determine that they can save you money, it still won’t cost you anything.
More Savings
PDCA members can also save a bundle on long-term insurance from Great American. Our insurance consultant, Mark Cohn was able to arrange for a 30% discount for members, when husband and wife sign up together. For a single person, the member saving is still a hefty 20%.
For information on this valuable service that protects you and your family from potential financial disaster, contact Mark at 800/254-1529.
High Flying Jane Zellers has hit a record for PDCA members. The very active trainer and seminar leader has received an award from US Airways for flying over a million miles with them. We don’t know whether to congratulate her or sympathize.
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