MAC plans to break 4-year show drought in
DC area
For drycleaners in the Washington, DC,
area, it has been a long time since the last industry trade
show.
The MidAtlantic Association of Cleaners will change that by presenting its
CleaningExpo Showcase and Auction March 13-14 at the Show Place
Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD.
“It’s been four years since
there was an exhibit in the region, so CleaningExpo Showcase
and Auction really comes at a good time, at a great location,
with innovations in live event presentation” said MAC
President Gene Moorefield.
Recently, the scope of the show expanded
considerably when three associations announced joining MAC in
the venture: the Korean-American Drycleaners Association of
Greater Washington; the Korean-American Drycleaners Association
of Maryland; and the West Virginia Drycleaners and Launderers
Association.
“The co-sponsorship of these
associations will make a great show that much better by
personally getting the word out across the entire region to
that many more potential attendees,” Moorefield added.
Buddy Gritz, the association’s
treasurer, pointed out that the show is coming a very good
time.
“Operators are confronting
competitive and environmental requirements from landlords and
government, making it essential they find new ways to operate
more efficiently and profitably,” he said. “Finding
new products and services is an important part of the mix. With
interest rates at an all time low and environmental loan funds,
acquiring the latest environmentally sensitive technologies is
easier than ever. It’s a time and opportunity not to be
missed.”
MAC noted that its exhibit showcase is
timely for another reason: the new Section 179 tax deduction
which now allows small businesses to deduct a maximum of
$100,000 up front for annual new capital equipment purchases
made through 2005. The old limit was $25,000.
Additionally, the Internal Revenue Service
announced that the first-year bonus depreciation deduction on
certain capital assets has been increased from 30% to 50% for
operating investments acquired and placed in service before
January 1, 2005. The bonus depreciation applies to most
equipment, machinery, and office furniture.
For more information on MAC’s
CleaningExpo Showcase, contact the association by calling (800)
235-8360 or visit online at www.macla.net.
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WPCL elects new officers at December
meeting
During its December board meeting in
Pittsburgh, PA, the Western Pennsylvania Cleaners and Laundry
Association announced the changing of its officers.
Dave Beatty, owner of Murrysville Cleaners
in Murrysville, PA, was elected as the association’s
president.
The new vice president will be Bob
McBride, who also works as the field representative for the
Pennsylvania and Delaware Cleaners Association.
Elaine Chuong of Chuong Cleaners in
Pittsburgh, PA, is the new treasurer and Debi Datz-Borracinni
of West Run Cleaners in Munhall, PA, will serve as secretary.
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