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Aug 26, 20201 min read

Texas Dry Cleaners Fight to Keep Dry Cleaner Remediation Fund

By Erika Paine, Oak Park Cleaners As we continue to operate under this new normal, we have to strive to manage disruptive change that...

Jul 29, 20202 min read

The National Drycleaners Perspective: An Interview with New DLI President Jess Culpepper

Once again, SDA provides top volunteer talent and leadership to the Drycleaners and Launderers Institute International (DLI). Jess...

Jul 15, 20203 min read

U.S. Department of Labor's PAID Program Helps Workers and Employers as America Reopens

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program...

Jun 25, 20202 min read

How to Handle Lipstick or Inkloads

By Jeff "The Stain Wizard" Schwarz As drycleaners and launderers are struggling to make it through this substantial downturn in business,...

Jun 18, 20201 min read

SDA Austin Meeting Goes Virtual - July 11

Like all Texas cities, COVID-19 growth in Austin is exploding. The health department calls the growth curve a “hockey stick.” The city...

Mar 26, 20201 min read

Letter to Mayors & County Officials - Why Drycleaners are Essential Business

Currently, many states in the SDA region are leaving the decision of what businesses are defined as 'essential' up to local authorities. ...

Mar 24, 20201 min read

Your Opinion Needed - US Dept. of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor will be hosting a national online dialogue to provide employers and employees with an innovative opportunity...

Mar 18, 20201 min read

SDA Cleaners Showcase 2020 Canceled

In light of the CDC’s recommendation and the Fort Worth Mayor’s prohibition of large gatherings, the SDA will not be able to host the...

Mar 13, 20201 min read

USA Best Practices Update

Global Best Practices Awards Program 2020 Postponed. National Pre-selections in Greece, Russia, USA, Italy and Australia, Adjusted All...

Mar 13, 20201 min read

US Department of Labor - Coronavirus Resources

The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus (also known as novel...

Mar 11, 20201 min read

Brian Wallace gives 'SNEAK PEAK' on his Presentation at Cleaners Showcase

The SDA Cleaners Showcase 2020 is set for April 16-18, at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Brian Wallace of the Coin Laundry...

Mar 9, 20201 min read

Keynote Speaker Jeff Butler gives 'SNEAK PEAK'

The SDA Cleaners Showcase 2020 is set for April 16-18, at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Our keynote speaker Jeff Butler will be...

Mar 5, 20201 min read

Access DLI’s Member’s Only Section for Great Online Benefits

DLI's apps and online services are now available in the Members Only section of DLIonline.org. This includes DLI's Stain Solver,...

Mar 2, 20203 min read

Texas Drycleaners Create Coalition to Extend the TCEQ Dry Cleaner Remediation Program (DCRP)

The TCEQ Dry Cleaner Remediation Program (DCRP) is a state lead clean up program and fund for dry cleaner related contaminated sites. It...

Feb 14, 20202 min read

Speaker Line-Up Announced for SDA Cleaners Showcase 2020

Some of the drycleaning industry’s top speakers have been enlisted to take part in the Southwest Drycleaners Association’s (SDA) upcoming...

Dec 12, 20191 min read

USA Best Practices Award Joins 2020 Cleaners Showcase

In its quest to provide the best programs, SDA’s Cleaners Showcase has added the USA Best Practices Award to the line-up. Organized by...

Nov 13, 20191 min read

More Perks for Exhibitors at 2020 Cleaners Showcase

Known for its top-notch, cutting-edge programs, the Cleaners Showcase will return to the Fort Worth Convention Center April 16-18, 2020...

Oct 23, 20191 min read

FREE Environmental Webinar / November 13

HOW TO USE OLD INSURANCE TO PAY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP. NOVEMBER 13 / 3:00 - 4:00 pm Minimize your liability & cost On Wednesday,...