CLA COnnect LIVE
Bringing Laundry Professionals Together
The Coin Laundry Association (CLA) launched CLA Connect LIVE to bring professionals in the laundry industry together with the intent of holding more meetings in more places for more members. CLA Connect Live builds on the success of the CLA Connect online forum and offers opportunities to share resources and best practices at face-to-face events.
The goal of CLA Connect LIVE is to bring together new and potential store owners, distributors and manufacturers to build a community of mutual interest, provide excellent customer service and positively serve our communities. We will do this through ongoing, inclusive, non-biased, local forums that provide:
- High-quality continuous education
- Advocacy for financial opportunities and key government issues, such as state sales tax
- Exposure to and participation in LaundryCares community service
- Opportunities to network and share best practices with peers and industry
- Visibility to key CLA initiatives, executives and Board of Directors
We invite those in the industry, both members and non-members, to attend an upcoming event. For more information on these events, please contact Danielle Bauer, director of membership.
Upcoming Events
Due to COVID-19, CLA has cancelled all face-to-face events for the remainder of 2020. However, to continue to offer educational and networking opportunities for the industry, CLA has regularly scheduled virtual events. Registration and details for virtual events can be found on the events calendar. All registrants must agree to abide by the Participant Guidelines to ensure the experience is positive and the event provides value.
Speaking & Sponsorship Opportunities
CLA is offering two opportunities for our members to be involved in the CLA Connect LIVE events in 2020 as speakers and sponsors.
Speakers: members are invited to share their expertise and experience with professionals in the self-service laundromat industry by serving as a presenter at our events.
View the call for presentations for guidelines and the application requirements.
Sponsorship: members can showcase their brand to industry professionals by sponsoring the 2020 events. The number of sponsors for each event is unlimited and is open to all distributor and manufacturer members.
View the sponsorship application and terms and conditions for more information.
2020 Dates and Locations
*All live events for 2020 have been cancelled due to COVID-19, but have been replaced by virtual events. Visit CLA's Events Calendar for the full list of virtual events.| State/Area | Cities | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Atlanta Marietta | Jan 28 Oct 13 |
| Florida | Orlando Ft. Lauderdale CANCELLED Ft. Lauderdale | Jan 29 April 29 Oct 14 |
| New Jersey | Hackensack Long Branch | Feb 5 July 16 |
| Washington | Tukwila Seattle | Feb 13 Sept 1 |
| Tennessee | Nashville Nashville | Feb 26 Oct 1 |
| North Carolina | Raleigh Charlotte | Feb 27 Sept 30 |
| Pennsylvania | King of Prussia King of Prussia | Mar 5 Oct 21 |
| Illinois | Harwood Heights Oakbrook Tinley Park | Mar 12 June 25 Nov 4 |
| Southern California | Burbank CANCELLED Burbank West Hollywood Holiday Party | Mar 18 June 17 Sept 16 Dec 2 |
| Northern California | San Leandro CANCELLED San Jose San Leandro Holiday Party | Mar 19 June 18 Sept 17 Dec 3 |
| New England | Burlington, MA CANCELLED Hartford, CT Burlington, MA | April 9 June 4 Sept 24 |
| Texas | Ft. Worth CANCELLED Houston Dallas | April 16 June 23 Oct 28 |
| New York | Melville CANCELLED Queens | April 24 Oct 22 |
| CLA Connect LIVE Plus for IA, MN, MO & WI | Northwood, IA | Sept 9-10 |
| Regional Meeting for MI, OH & western PA | Canton, OH | Nov 4-5 |