East Coast School in Florida
offers two courses in December
offers two courses in December
In December, cleaners will have two
opportunities to learn more about spotting, wetcleaning and
bleaching at the East Coast School of Dry Cleaning, located at 1965 W. 9th St. in Riviera Beach,
FL.
Two-day classes have been planned for Dec.
6 and 7 and Dec. 13 and 14.
Experienced drycleaners, new plant owners,
as well as plant employees can all benefit from learning the
most current cleaning techniques and procedures used today. The
course will emphasize efficiency and safety, offering
live demonstrations, hands on training and classroom
instruction.
Key topics will include: stain
identification; methods of stain removal; pre-spotting
processes; solvents; machinery; using bleaches on problem
stains; understanding fabrics and dyes; detergents; moisture;
classification; and new technology.
Students will also study aspects about
wetcleaning such as volume and profits; technologies; fabrics;
chemistry; wedding gown cleaning; and restoration services.
Class registration costs $250 per student.
Students who meet the class requirements will be given a
certification of completion.
For more information, contact the East
Coast School of Dry Cleaning by calling (561) 494-0737.
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Florida school adds staff, instruction in
Spanish
Ryner Canado has joined the teaching staff
of the East Coast School of Drycleaning and will teach courses
in Spanish. Mel Bond, a professional pressing instructor, will
teach finishing courses for the school. Bond has a professional
teaching license and will handle courses in the Broward area of
Florida. He will also travel to other areas.
For information on courses, call the
school, (561) 494-0737.
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Florida cleaners honored for treatment of
employees
Acme Cleaners was recognized recently by
the Orlando Sentinel as one of Central Florida’s
“Top 100” companies for working families. Plant
owners Jim and Sarah Parham were also honored by Florida
magazine with its 2003 Small Wonder Award, given to outstanding
companies with 50 or less employees.
In addition to offering their employees
hospitalization, dental and eyeglass insurance, the company
also has a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, six paid holidays, 100%
tuition reimbursement for college classes, an annual company
picnic and free financial advice.
“Most small businesses aren’t
able to offer benefits because of their costs,” Sarah
Parham told Florida magazine. “Our employees may not make
per hour what others might, but when you add in the benefits,
it’s almost like golden handcuffs.”
Acme also matches a $5-per-week
contribution for holiday spending for its Christmas Club,
and hosts lunchtime parenting seminars, as well as weekly
visits from a trained nutritionist.
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Trademark Equipment plans seminar in
December seminar
A five-hour educational session on
spotting and cleaning with hydrocarbon has been scheduled to
take place on Saturday, Dec. 13.
The event will be hosted by Trademark
Equipment Company at its warehouse in Bessemer, AL. It will run
from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Kenney Slatten will instruct on cleaning
tips and techniques and David Daniel will discuss equipment
maintenance.
The class is free to the public. For more
information, contact Trademark Equipment Company at (877)
456-2515.
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