T.A.G. Meeting Held in Buffalo

SAN FRANCISCO — Tuchman Advisory Group (T.A.G.) held what they called an, “extremely successful meeting,” June 13-15, 2018, hosted by Paul, Cyndee, and Chris Billoni of Colvin Cleaners in Buffalo, N.Y., T.A.G. reports.

Highlights of the meeting included a tour of Colvin Cleaners; a visit to the Pierce-Arrow Museum; a review of YTD financials; a critique of Colvin Cleaners operations; and hearing member presentations.

“Our meeting concluded with dinner on Friday at Skylon, a rotating Niagara Falls restaurant,” says T.A.G. “We were lucky to be having dinner when a wonderful fireworks show over the Falls began.”

Guest speakers at the meeting included: Michael Casciano, Casciano Consulting Group, who presented Ways to Add Value To Our Financial Discussions; Megan Rechin, Colvin Cleaners media consultant, who spoke on Keepin’ It Real – Marketing and Communications for the Modern Drycleaner; and John Rothmann, talk show host at KGO-AM 810 radio, who gave political commentary on news of the day.

This photo is of the participants of the Tuchman Advisory Group (T.A.G.) meeting held at Colvin Cleaners in Buffalo, N.Y., June 13-15, 2018. It was taken in front of a specially constructed Frank Lloyd Wright gas station built inside the Pierce-Arrow Museum. “It is one-of-a-kind and truly spectacular,” notes T.A.G.Front row (from left): Cyndee Billoni, Colvin Cleaners; Jana Janssen, Martinizing Green Earth Cleaners; Lang and Judy Houston, Crest Cleaners; David Makepeace, Medlin-Davis Cleaners, North; Amy Trail, Medlin-Davis Cleaners, South; Ellen Rothmann, T.A.G.; and Marie Tapia, Martinizing Green Earth Cleaners.Back Row (from left): Paul Billoni, Colvin Cleaners; John Rothmann, Michael Poeschl, Revolution Cleaners; Michael Jones, Highland Cleaners; Gary Futterman, Flair Cleaners; Ed Pizzarello, Revolution Cleaners; Richard Thum, Five Star Cleaners; Keith Houston, Crest Cleaners; Lauren Houston, Crest Cleaners; Lee Makepeace, Medlin-Davis Cleaners, North; and Brett Allen, Medlin-Davis, South.Not pictured: Peter Bergmann, Bergmann’s Cleaning; Chris Billoni, Colvin Cleaners; Heath Bolin, Sparkle Cleaners; Dave Coyle, In The Bag Cleaners; Kevin Houston, Crest Cleaners; Rick Kirksey, Munro Cleaners; Drew Singer, Flair Cleaners; Sharlene Thum, Five Star Cleaners; and Todd Watkins, Martinizing. (Photo: Tuchman Advisory Group)

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