Brainstorming with the Best

Brainstorming with the Best One of a Kind Conference NCA's Brainstorming with the Best and The Five Star's. Contact Ann Hargrove to make your reservation today!

Happy 4th of July, everyone! 🎆 Let's celebrate America's birthday with some fireworks, good food, and great company. 🍔🎇 ...
07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July, everyone! 🎆 Let's celebrate America's birthday with some fireworks, good food, and great company. 🍔🎇 Remember to stay safe and have fun today! 🎉🎇

🌷🐣 Happy Easter from all of us at NCA! 🐣🌷To our valued members and their teams, we wish you a joyful and peaceful Easter...
03/31/2024

🌷🐣 Happy Easter from all of us at NCA! 🐣🌷

To our valued members and their teams, we wish you a joyful and peaceful Easter. May this season of renewal bring you not only a well-deserved break but also fresh inspiration and continued success in your endeavors.

As we celebrate this time of hope and new beginnings, we extend our gratitude for your dedication to excellence in the dry cleaning industry. Your hard work and commitment make all the difference.

Enjoy the holiday, and here's to a bright and prosperous spring for all!

🌸 🌸 🌸

Tips on being more productive in 2024Simple ways to be more productive:Prioritize TasksUse a TimerStay HydratedTurn of N...
01/17/2024

Tips on being more productive in 2024

Simple ways to be more productive:

Prioritize Tasks
Use a Timer
Stay Hydrated
Turn of Notifications

Mark Twain once said that if you have to eat a live frog, do it first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen...
01/16/2024

Mark Twain once said that if you have to eat a live frog, do it first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you for the rest of the day. The eat the frog strategy is a prioritization and productivity method used to help people identify difficult tasks.

We would like to invite you to come out on December 3, 2023, and Celebrate Nora Nealis's life, from 11 AM to 3 PM at Meu...
11/16/2023

We would like to invite you to come out on December 3, 2023, and Celebrate Nora Nealis's life, from 11 AM to 3 PM at Meurice Garment Care, 535 Manida St, Bronx, NY 10474

Call Ann and let us know if you will be able to attend. 708-205-7611

11/13/2023

In Memoriam: Nora Nealis, Champion of the Dry Cleaning Industry

(October 22, 1953 - November 12, 2023)

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Nora Nealis on November 12, 2023. Nora, a beacon in the dry cleaning industry, served as the revered Executive Director of the National Cleaners Association. Her extraordinary journey began at Diversitron, where she sold and repaired equipment for dry cleaners, amassing invaluable insights and expertise.

Nora's tenure as Executive Director was marked by her remarkable acumen and dedication. She passionately advocated for the responsible use of perchloroethylene (perc), masterfully navigating environmental concerns while safeguarding the interests of countless small businesses. Her diplomacy and foresight were instrumental in harmonizing industry and governmental goals.
Yet, Nora's legacy extends far beyond her professional feats. Her boundless generosity and wisdom touched many lives, particularly those within the dry cleaning community. She was a mentor and a guiding light, offering her time and knowledge selflessly, even to those struggling to meet dues. Her compassion and commitment to inclusivity were unparalleled.

Nora's impact was not confined to those she directly assisted; her efforts to ensure environmental compliance have left an enduring imprint on the industry, benefiting even those she never met.
Nora leaves behind a loving family, a legion of friends, and an industry forever enriched by her contributions. Her spirit of magnanimity and her relentless pursuit of industry excellence will be profoundly missed.

The family graciously suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Coats for Kids, a charity dear to Nora's heart. (https://www.coatsforkidsusa.com/)

As we mourn her loss, we also celebrate the monumental impact Nora Nealis had on our lives and the industry. Her legacy serves as a steadfast foundation for a brighter, more inclusive future in the world of dry cleaning.

12/15/2022

Don't Wait, Limited Rooms
Last Call, Are YOU In?
Brainstorming Jan 12-16th, 2023
Start 2023 Networking and Making New Friends!

We will wrap up the conference on Sunday withDr. Alex EllisSuccess to SignificanceA Proven Strategy for Finding & Retain...
11/17/2022

We will wrap up the conference on Sunday with

Dr. Alex Ellis
Success to Significance
A Proven Strategy for Finding & Retaining a First-Class Staff

Dr. Alex Ellis, author, lecturer, consultant, and motivational team leader will share with you your successful employment search strategies and introduce you to networks of resources you can cultivate to create a team you can build on.

Dr. Ellis will give you a blueprint to follow.

You'll find out:
Where to go to find quality candidates

Whom to talk to and what to say

How to optimize the resource relationship for the best results

Tips for identifying the candidate that will 'fit' best

Creating a culture to maximize success

And much more.

Saturday, January 14th we are excited to have Lorynn R. Divita, Ph.D.Associate Professor in Apparel Design & Merchandisi...
11/17/2022

Saturday, January 14th we are excited to have

Lorynn R. Divita, Ph.D.
Associate Professor in Apparel Design & Merchandising

Connecting with Gen Z – The “Values” Generation

Millennial consumers have long been motivated primarily by comfort when purchasing apparel, as evidenced by their embrace of athleisure and its wash-and-wear fabrics. But a new, young consumer market, Gen Z, is rising in prominence and their values are as unique as their personal style. With an estimated disposable income of $360 billion currently, by 2026 Gen Z will be the largest generation in the United States, at approximately 82 million people. Raised with an emphasis on social justice, Gen Z values individuality, environmentalism, and ethical consumption. This presentation provides an in-depth profile of the next big consumer market and explains how through communication and education, dry cleaners can connect with Gen Z and create a lasting customer bond.

We are going to kick off our event with Peg Fitzpatrick is the co-author of the best-selling book The Art of Social Medi...
11/17/2022

We are going to kick off our event with

Peg Fitzpatrick is the co-author of the best-selling book The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users, which she co-authored with Guy Kawasaki. Guy teamed up with Peg as he believes she “is the best social-media person he’s ever met.” Peg is best known for her brand management, social media marketing strategy, and visual marketing.

She has spearheaded successful social-media campaigns for Canva, T.J.Maxx, Adobe, Motorola, Audi, Google, and Virgin, launched SYSTEMK4 for Kreussler, and has been a brand ambassador for Kimpton Hotels, McDonald's, and Adobe Spark. Peg works with the best brands and makes them even better!

Hand-picked by Pinterest for their Pinterest expert program, she’s had the honor of working directly with the teams at Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Google to help them with launches, feedback on platforms, and special projects.

She’s spoken at SXSW, INBOUND, Social Media Marketing World, and many other industry conferences. Her blog was honored as a top social media blog by Social Media Examiner not once but twice. Peg was listed as the most influential Instagram Influencer by Onalytica and a Top Marketer by Brand24.

Brainstorming and the Five Stars has proven itself to be the industry’s best learning and networking event for dry clean...
11/16/2022

Brainstorming and the Five Stars has proven itself to be the industry’s best learning and networking event for dry cleaning business owners and managers. Featuring top-tier speakers, you won’t find at other industry conferences and the intimate relaxed atmosphere of a boutique-style world-class resort, this is a don’t miss event.

With a cross-section of the best cleaners from around the country, the opportunity to share, pick up new ideas, make new friends, and reconnect with old ones is unparalleled.

Come alone or bring a friend! You won’t be alone for long if you attend solo! You’ll find your fellow Brainstormers are friendly, welcoming, and anxious to network with new faces! The opportunity to connect with other cleaners eager to learn, to share, to mix, mingle and have some fun is a hallmark of the event.

The Thursday night welcome cocktail party is the perfect kick-off to be introduced to and mix and mingle with your fellow Brainstormers. Interested in lockers? We’ll introduce you to other cleaners who have experience. Looking for a new POS system – we’ll put you together with users from a wide spectrum of computer options. Want to talk about new solvents? Diversification opportunities? Strategies and tactics for evaluating and acquiring existing cleaners? Cleanups? Luxury wash and fold? Gen Z? Whatever your area of interest, we’ll make sure you meet with other like-minded cleaners to share their experiences with.

We would love for you to join us!

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