NCALC 2026 Annual Convention
Advance Registration is Required for Each Individual Attendee.
Employees of member companies, and their spouses and/or companions are eligible for the discounted member registration rates.
(For info on becoming a member, visit our website at https://ncalc.org/join-us.)
Invitation: Join members and friends of North Carolina Association of Launderers and Cleaners (NCALC) for its Annual Convention being held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at RTP, Durham, NC.
What: This event will feature professional networking, local plant tours, educational sessions, vendor exhibits, group dinner social events, the 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 friends to enjoy other activities in the Raleigh-Durham, RTP area.
NCALC President Kyle Panther will convene our 120th Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday morning, September 26, 2026 at which time, new Officers, Directors, and other leadership will be elected for the 2026-2028 term.
Who: All NCALC members, other launderers and cleaners, friends, and companions are encouraged to participate.
Where: The planned education, networking, and the business meetings of the NCALC standing committees, Membership, and Board of Directors will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park, 4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 at Exit 282 (Page Road), Durham, NC 27703. Our hotel is very near the Raleigh-Durham (RDU) Airport. Dinner socials are being planned for both Friday and Saturday evenings for attendees to enjoy fellowship with other attendees.
Accommodations: A small block of hotel rooms has been reserved for our group at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park, 4700 Emperor Blvd, I-40 at Exit 282 (Page Road), Durham, NC 27703. Our group rate is $155 per night for reservations made by Saturday, August 29, 2026.
DO NOT WAIT! MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION NOW!
Book your reservation at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport online by clicking Group Reservation Link or by phone at 919-941-5050 and specifying Group code NCCNCCC.
Our Tentative Schedule of Activities:
Friday, September 25
Early arrivals for individual fun activities
2:00 pm Group Tours of local drycleaning operations
Jason Moon, Best Cleaners will host a tour of their facility, which includes an Automated Assembly Conveyor System.
Mark Thompson, Anytime Cleaners will host a tour of their facility which includes an Automated Kiosk Conveyor System.
5:00 pm Professional Networking with Exhibitors
6:00 pm Welcome Reception and Networking with Exhibitors
Take this opportunity to connect with other cleaners, industry allies, friends, spouses, and other guests.
7:00 pm Group Welcome Dinner Social
Saturday, September 26
Participants have breakfast on their own
7:30 am Gathering, Networking, and Coffee with Exhibitors
8:00 am NCALC Standing Committee Meetings
8:45 am Break and Networking with Exhibitors
9:15 am NCALC Annual Membership Meeting and NCALC Board of Directors Meeting
10:45 am Break and Networking with Exhibitors
11:00 am Educational Session
Tony Hadad (SMRT Systems): AI in Marketing and Advertising
Noon Lunch with Speaker
Mary Scalco (Drycleaning and Laundry Institute): Drycleaning & Laundry Industry Update
1:30 pm Educational Sessions
Rusty Smith and Brett McLeod (Forenta, LP): Automation using Auto Assembly and 24/7 Kiosk
Kim Weller (Drycleaning Consultant): From Daily Operations to Exit Strategy: Running a Smarter Business
3:30 pm Break and Networking with Exhibitors
4:00 pm Educational Session
Kris McCord & Maurice "Mo" McCord (Morgan Stanley): From Business Transition to Retirement Confidence: Turning Your Life’s Work Into a Lasting Plan
6:00 pm Leadership Recognition Reception and Dinner
Join with members and guests in recognizing past contributions and installation of new leaders for 2026-2028.
Sunday, September 27
- No planned group activities
- Individual fun activities
- Participants depart
Annual Membership Meeting
Pursuant to Article XII (3) of the NCALC Bylaws, all members of NCALC are hereby notified that the 120th Annual General Membership meeting will convene about on Saturday September 26, 2026 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at RTP. Among the items on the agenda, will be the election of officers and other members of the Board of Directors to serve for 2026-2028.
Educational Sessions:
The NCALC Education and Training Committee Chaired by Larry Hill (Dandy Drycleaners & Laundry) has planned an informative educational program.
We are pleased to have these facilitators and speakers for our convention educational program:
- Patrick Collins, Collins Cleaning & Valet Inc.
- Larry Hill, Owner, Dandy Drycleaners & Laundry Inc.
- Tony Hadad, Digital Marketing Customer Success - SMRT Systems
- Kristopher McCord, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
- Maurice "Mo" McCord, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
- Jason Moon, Best Cleaners
- Kyle Panther, CRDN Restoration and Martinizing Dry Cleaning
- Mary Scalco, CEO, Drycleaning and Laundry Institute.
- Rusty Smith, President & CEO, Forenta, L.P.
- Mark Thompson, Anytime Cleaners
- Kim Weller, Drycleaning Consultant
Click here for more info about our speakers.
Convention Registration
Advance registration for each individual participant is required to ensure everyone can be accommodated. All registrations must be processed through our online registration system. Multiple attendees may be registered and paid together by completing registration for each individual starting with the person responsible for payment first, asking for an invoice after each person until the last, and then paying for all registrations with one charge card transaction.
Cancellations
Should cancellations be necessary, please let us know as early as possible. Cancellation requests will be accepted through August 29 with full refunds provided. No refunds will be made for cancellations after this date.
Suggested Dress
Business formal is encouraged for the Saturday evening Recognition Reception and Dinner. Business casual is appropriate for all other group activities.
Childcare
The entire program for this convention is planned for the adult members and guests. Participants should make their own arrangements for childcare.
Updates
Further details about the Convention will be shared with the registrants a few days prior to the event.
Planning Your Visit to Raleigh, Durham, and the Triangle Area
As you plan your participation in our Convention, consider coming in early or staying after our activities to enjoy more of the Raleigh, Durham, and the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. For ideas, visit these websites.
