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Ask Me Again Tomorrow

Yesterday, we couldn’t find customers and today we can’t find employees willing to work. Tomorrow, who knows what the day will bring. Covid has certainly changed the way we think going forward. In my last column I had reported that many of our members are doing with less, actually working in all facets of the plant. And because of Covid, members have had to look at their business from the inside out rather than the outside looking in. Well, that was then and this is now or is it? I mean, are we moving forward, beyond Covid, going backwards or just stuck somewhere in the middle? When can we finally say, we are almost done with the Covid pandemic and really move forward? Here is my answer, “ask me again tomorrow”. I really don’t have a clue and I don’t believe anyone else has the Covid Crystal ball to make a prediction either. Six months into the pandemic, I predicted it would take another 18 months before things more or less get back to the “new normal”. We all know now that the old normal is mostly gone. Unfortunately, we are not quite there yet, but things are beginning to change. Members are seeing an increase in customer traffic and the resulting sales, especially as customers are learning to live with the pandemic. Finding employees is proving difficult as wage inflation continues to soar, making it harder and harder to compete with other types of businesses. And yet, all-in-all members are seeing an overall improvement in their business. However, if you asked me to predict the future, I’d say, “ask me again tomorrow”.

In the meantime, Mid-West Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (MWDLI) is moving forward. For the first time in nearly two years, MWDLI will be hosting a social event on Friday, October 22nd at Top Golf in Indianapolis. This will be the first of hopefully many events going forward. For more information please contact Jon Meijer at 800-638-2627.

What is Top Golf, you ask? For those of us that play golf, you will likely know, but for those of you who don’t, here is the quick and dirty. Topgolf is a game that anyone can play (and win). Score points by hitting micro-chipped golf balls at giant dartboard-like targets on an outfield. The closer you get your ball to the center or ‘bullseye’ and the further the distance, the more points earned. The fun and games don’t stop there; you can even indulge in delicious food and drinks brought to you while you play.  

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