Pennsylvania and Delaware Cleaners Association

Meet and Greet a Hit in Pittsburgh

There was a full house at the Meet and Greet in Pittsburgh on May 4. Attendees had the opportunity to mingle and talk to each other, as well with representatives from the table top exhibitors. There was plenty of free food and drink to enjoy.

The event was preceded by a stain removal seminar led by A.L. Wilson’s Bob Edwards, Chris Patten and Randy Schwartzman. Exchanges between the presenters and the audience made for a lively and informative session.

We thank the exhibitors,Adco, F.H. Bonn, Fulton Boilers, Hudson Equipment, Kreussler, M & L Supply, Metro Chem, R.R. Street and A.L. Wilson, and two sponsors, Unipress and Firbmatic, for supporting the event.
Look for our next Meet and Greet at the Harrisburg Hilton on October 12.

PDCA Wins National Recognition and Award

    PDCA has received the Trade Association Environmental Stewardship award from the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program. The award says it is presented to us "In Recognition of Exemplary Industry Leadership and Performance achieved by enhancing members' compliance with environmental regulations and by encouraging their stewardship of the environment". The award was presented at the group's annual conference in Chicago May 14.
    The award was presented by LaRonda Bowen, Small Business Ombudsman for California. She sited our work in helping cleaners understand and meet the regulations in Philadelphia and our assisting drycleaners with the Pennsylvania Small Business Advantage Grant program.
    PDCA Executive Director Carol Memberg accepted the award.
    It was a gratifying to hear our association praised, in front of a national audience of regulators.

New Ombudsman for Delaware

Michelle Jacobs

Michelle Jacobs has been named Small Business Ombudsman for the state of Delaware. She comes to the office with years of experience with DNREC. She can be reached at 302-739-9069, or Michelle.Jacobs@state.de.us.
Michelle replaces Kim Chesser, who has moved to the watershed conservation program at DNREC.

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From the Board...

What’s In It You You?

The success of our Expo means a lot to your association. It gives us the financial stability to provide services well beyond what is covered by your dues. Our thanks go to the exhibitors and the visitors who made the show such a success.

In Memoriam: Frank Filling

We note with regret the passing of an industry giant, Frank Filling at the age of 94. Frank was president of Filling’s Cleaners in Lancaster before retiring in 1987. He had served as president of our association, as well president of the Central Pennsylvania Drycleaners Association and board member of IFI, now DLI. After retiring, he became an active member of SCORE, the group of retired executives who work to help help small businesses succeed, and was active in many other civic groups.

Another Graduate

Congratulations to Jamie Good of Murrysville Cleaners in Murrysville, PA,for successfully completing the DLI Advanced Drycleaning Course. It was hard work, but it pays off in skills learned.

Did you know...

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