The North Carolina Association of Launderers and Cleaners (NCALC) 2026 annual convention will take place from Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport.
“This event,” NCALC says in its announcement, “will feature professional networking, educational sessions, vendor exhibits, group dinner social events, the annual membership meeting, our Annual Membership Meeting, business meetings of the NCALC Board of Directors and Committees, and opportunities for everyone to have fellowship with other participants and time for families and friends to enjoy other activities in the Raleigh-Durham, RTP area.”
Educational sessions will include:
Tony Hadad (SMRT Systems): AI in Marketing and Advertising
Mary Scalco (Drycleaning and Laundry Institute): Drycleaning & Laundry Industry Update
Rusty Smith (Forenta, LP): Automation using Auto Assembly and 24/7 Kiosk
Kim Weller (Drycleaning Consultant): From Daily Operations to Exit Strategy: Running a Smarter Business
Kris McCord (Morgan Stanley): From Business Transition to Retirement Confidence: Turning Your Life’s Work Into a Lasting Plan