The opportunity to network with dry cleaners in your area can help you find fresh solution to old problems and gain further insight for running a successful business.

MIDWEST DRYCLEANING & LAUNDRY INSTITUTE

Welcome to the newly formed Midwest Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (MWDLI). Formally known as the Midwest Drycleaners and Launders Association (MWDLA), MWDLI has been established to help increase the profitability of your dry cleaning business with research, education, advocacy and support from industry experts focused strictly on you. The MWDLI Strategic Planning Council will help DLI steer, direct and promote member activities. MWDLI’s primary objective will be to focus on Education and Training in your area to help members keep abreast of the latest industry information from stain removal to regulatory issues to everything else in between.

WORKING HARD FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS!

Networking

Network with pears to find fresh solutions to old problems and gain further insight for running a successful cleaner.

Educational Opportunities

We believe that excellence comes from relentless improvement. We evaluate each part of our curriculum every time it is taught.

Local Advocacy

MWDLI together with the Advisory counsel will be working hard to provide you the most current and up to date information.

Advisory Counsel

John Mertes
Ziker Cleaners

1240 South Syrkit St

Mishawaka, IN 46544

574-287-2887

jmertes@zikercleaners.com

Greg Schwegman
Sunshine Cleaners

4854 Mary Ingles Highway

Silver Grove, KY 40176

859-781-4777

greg@sunshinecleanersinc.com

Perry T. Carrico

Rainbow Cleaners

504 South 4th Street

Danville, KY 40422
859-236-4274
pale01@gmail.com

Jeff Schwegmann

Sunshine Cleaners

4854 Mary Ingles Highway

Silver Grove, KY 40176

800-232-0792

jeff@sunshinecleaners.com

Ray Kroner
Kroner Dry Cleaners
3820 N Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
513-661-1400
info@kronerdrycleaners.com

Robin Kramer

Notre Dame

100 St Michael's Laundry

Notre Dame, IN 46556
574-631-7802
rkramer@nd.edu

Tim Day

Classic Cleaners

8071 Knue Road

Indianapolis, IN 46250

317-845-0361

timd@classiccleaners.net

Mike Fothergill

Holiday Cleaners

3301 Barbour Lane

Louisville, KY 40241

502-425-6183

mikefothergill8@aol.com

Jim Gault

Gaults Plaza Cleaners &
Laundromat

855 Coshocton Ave Ste 19

Mt. Vernon, OH 43050

740-393-2831

gaultcleaners@gmail.com

Rick Armstrong

3609 Waterford St

Richmond, IN 43734

765-977-3228

rwagolfer@gmail.com

James Belt

Fabric Care Center

5760 W Morris Street

Indianapolis, IN 46241

317-224-3212

james@fabriccarecenter.com

Dru Shields

EnviroForensics

825 N Capital Ave

Indianapolis, IN 46204

888-866-7911

dshields@enviroforensics.com

Jeff Dunn

Machinex

7654 Production Drive

Cincinnati, OH 45237

513-771-4020

jeff.dunn@machinexonline.com

Jeff Jordan

Fabritec International

8145 Holton Drive Ste 110

Florence, KY 41042

800-543-0460

jeffjordan@fabritec.com

Scott Nelson
Wilcox Environmental
Engineering Inc
1552 Main Street Ste 100
Speedway, IN 46224
317-472-0999
snelson@wilcoxenv.com

The Association Built To Help Dry Cleaners Connect

Belonging to a trade or professional organization like Midwest Drycleaning & Laundry Institute is as important to a business as developing services for its customers. Whether you're trying to decide on getting into the dry cleaning business or you're already an owner, we are here to be your guide.

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Executive Director Report
By: Jon Meijer

Still More Questions than Answers! Just over two months ago, we were closing our businesses because of Covid-19 and now, we are preparing to open them. So now, we are asking ourselves how to prepare for the future? Questions about who your future customers will be, types of garments we can expect, how to best deliver services and what those services will look like. This is all on top of being able to properly protect your consumers and employees. The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) and the Midwest Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (MWDLI) continue to focus on making sure members receive all the information regarding Covid-19 and how to market your business in today’s environment. Over the past several weeks, MWDLI members have had the opportunity to participate in literally dozens of conference calls, Zoom meetings, Facebook live presentations on everything from PPP loans and training employees to marketing and preparing your business for the new normal. Virtually all of this information and much more are available on the DLI Website. A detailed list of all available Covid-19 information can be found in the magazine. If you have not yet availed yourself to this information you are missing out. This information is only available to members and we want to make sure that you use this information as we prepare for the future.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. We are here working for you. Your MWDLI team can be reached at 765-969-5745 or 800-638-2627.