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FabricareFabricare TMTM
200884th Annual Convention and Trade Show
Education • Unifi cation: Education • Unifi cation: “TIme to Soar”“TIme to Soar”
Long Beach Convention CenterLong Beach, California
August 22-24, 2008
The largest independent cleaning industry machinery, equipment, supplies and services exhibit in the United States in
2006, and one of the best industry-specifi c shows in the country!
www.fabricareshow.comwww.fabricareshow.com
Education • Unifi cation: “Time to Soar”
Long Beach Convention CenterLong Beach, California
August 22-24, 2008
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2006, and one of the best industry-specifi c shows in the country!
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Hotel Information:
Hotel Address:Hotel Address:
Convention Convention Center Address:Center Address:
Hotel Information:
The Convention and Trade Show host hotel is the Hyatt Regency Long Beach. The CCA rate at the Hyatt is $185 plus occupancy tax.
Hotel reservations must be made prior to July 29, 2008, by calling (562) 491-1234 or (800) 233-1234. Please be sure to identify yourself as a California Cleaners Association attendee. All attendee reservations must be guaranteed with a one night’s room deposit by check or credit card. You can also make your reservations on-line through the CCA Web site – www.calcleaners.com.
All reservations without a cash deposit will be charged a non-refundable deposit of one night’s room and tax, on the guaranteeing credit card, 7 days before arrival date.
Hotel Address:Hyatt Regency Long Beach
200 South Pine AvenueLong Beach, CA 90802
(562) 491-1234 or (800) 233-1234www.hyatt.com
Convention Center Address:
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 East Ocean BoulevardLong Beach, CA 90802
(562) 436-3636www.longbeachcc.com
W e invite you to join your fellow colleagues at Fabricare™ 2008!
Fabricare™ is the offi cial trade show and convention of the California Cleaners Association. Fabricare™ is being held August 22-24, 2008, at the Long Beach Convention Center and the Long Beach Hyatt Regency.
The Fabricare™ trade show is a west coast based show with large national and international attendance. In fact, over 3,000 dry cleaners attended Fabricare™ 2006, including cleaners from more than 30 states and 5 countries! In addition to our trade show, Fabricare™ off ers quality educational seminars covering a diverse array of topics of interest to our attendees.
Friday starts off with a fantastic seminar called How to Increase Profi table Sales Now, presented by Diana Vollmer President, Methods for Management, Inc. This seminar will prepare Fabricare™ attendees on how to optimize sales. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
The California Cleaners Association Presents....YOUR INVITATION TO REGISTERTo Receive Education and See the Latest Products and Services to Help Your Business
On Saturday, Fabricare™ is offering two exciting educational seminars. The first seminar is Dry Cleaners – What To Do Before Calling a Mechanic, presented by Norm Korey of Wyatt-Bennett Equipment Co., and Joven Lactaoen of Joven’s Sales and Equipment.
The second seminar is Lease Negotiation, presented by Kelly Kelleher of Kelleher Equipment Supply, Inc.
Then Sunday kicks off with three more educational seminars. Get the latest information on legislative and regulatory issues that are affecting the dry cleaning industry. CCA Lobbyist, Mike Belote, Esq., will give you the inside scoop as to what is happening in the halls of our State Capitol. Then Peter Krasnoff, P.E and Jan Greben, Esq., of Cleaner Remedy, are presenting Environmental Issues with Chemicals. This is a great opportunity for you to learn about the cleanup process. Followed
by Chris Allsbrooks of Drycleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI). Chris will be presenting Customer Service and Care Labels.
In addition to participating in the wide range of conference education sessions, be sure to stroll through over 170 booths on the trade show fl oor. The trade show has over 85,000 square feet of displays and exhibits.
Don’t miss the Friday night cocktail party! Join us by the pool at the Hyatt Regency for drinks. Saturday night is our Presidents reception were CCA will be presenting awards.
Make your plans now to attend Fabricare™ 2008. You won’t be disappointed. See you in Long Beach!
Bob Blackburn, CCA President Mike Delgatto, Fabricare™ Event Co-chair Joven Lactaoen, Fabricare™ Event Co-chair
Registration must be postmarked by August 1, 2008 to qualify for Early Bird registration. If registration is postmarked after August 1, 2008, you must pay the regular registration fee. No refunds are available.
Please note: representatives of non-exhibiting companies who provide goods and/or services to the industry will not be allowed to access the exhibit hall.
Airline Discount:JetBlue Airlines is off ering Fabricare™ attendees a 5% discount for travel.
Please log on to: www.jetblue.com/promo
and enter the promo code ofCaliforniaCleaners.
The California Cleaners Association Presents....YOUR INVITATION TO REGISTERTo Receive Education and See the Latest Products and Services to Help Your Business
Conference ScheduleConference ScheduleUnless otherwise stated, all events will be held at
the Long Beach Convention Center. Limited Seating available in all seminars – please register early.
Thursday, August 21, 2008Thursday, August 21, 2008
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Thursday, August 21, 20083:00 pm – 5:00 pm Registration Desk Open
Evening on OwnDiscover the fi ne restaurants and entertainment venues of Long Beach as you enjoy the evening on your own or with your industry friends.
Friday, August 22, 20087:00 am – 5:30 pm Registration Desk Open
10:00 am - 11:45 am ➊➊ How to Increase PROFITABLE SALES Now
Presented by Diana Vollmer, President, Methods for Management Inc.
The objective of Diana’s presentation is to prepare Fabricare™attendees to optimize sales and even more importantly, profi ts!
Listed below are the keys to the interactive presentation:
• Market Analysis• Determining Sales Opportunities• Expanding Market Share• Action Plan to Capitalize on Sales Opportunities
Plus there will be a question and answer session!
11:45 am to 12:15 pm Offi cial Convention OpeningLong Beach Convention Center
• CCA Board of Directors Meeting• Division Election Results• Election of 2008-2009 Offi cers
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Fabricare™ Trade Show Open
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm “Time to Soar” Cocktail PartyHyatt Regency Long Beach
• 5-Star Cleaners Acknowledgement• Recognition of CCA Allied Trades Members
Evening on Own Discover the fi ne restaurants and entertainment venues of Long Beach as you enjoy the evening on your own or with your industry friends.
Saturday, August 23, 20087:30 am – 5:30 pm Registration Desk Open
8:45 am – 9:45 am ➋➋ Lease NegotiationPresented by Kelly Kelleher, Kelleher Equipment Supply, Inc.
Leases can make or break your business. Hidden costs, fi ne print conditions and environmental concerns mean that a bad lease negotiation could haunt you and your company for years! Learn how to avoid the common pitfalls of lease negotiation and get the best deal possible.
10:00 am – 11:00 am ➌➌ Dry Cleaners – What to Do Before Calling a Mechanic
Presented by Norm Korey of Wyatt-Bennett Equipment Co., Inc. and Joven Lactaoen of Joven’s Sales and Service and Jason Lee of Sankomatic
Learn hands-on machine care and maintenance from experienced industry professionals. Norm and Joven each have over 20 years of dry cleaning experience. Jason Lee is a trained industrial engineer who has been working in the drycleaning industry since 1984. Learn how to save money and perform basic maintenance on dry cleaning equipment. This seminar will be presented in Korean.
11:00 am – 5:30 pm Fabricare™ 2008 Trade Show Open
Join your friends & colleagues as CCA celebrates its members. • Installation of 2008-2009 CCA Offi cers• Dry Cleaner and Allied Trades Member of the Year Awards
Evening on Own Discover the fi ne restaurants and entertainment venues of Long Beach as you enjoy the evening on your own or with your industry friends.
Sunday, August 24, 20087:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Desk Open
8:00 am – 9:00 am ➍➍ CCA Annual Business Meeting and Legislative Update
Presented by CCA Lobbyist, Mike BeloteThis important meeting will provide an update to attendees on current association business. Come hear the latest from CCA Legislative Advocate, Mike Belote, Esq., who will provide a legislative and regulatory update, including environmental, employment, sales tax, and ADA.
9:00 am – 10:00 am ➎➎ Environmental IssuesFirst Session 9:00 am - 9:30 am Stephen Henshaw, P.G., CEO EnviroForensicsGet an expert’s explanation of the value of using Insurance Archeology to pay for environmental remediation.
Second Session 9:30 am - 10:00 am Peter Krasnoff , P.E. and Jan Greben, Esq., of Cleaner RemedyThis is your chance to get new information on potential sources of contamination at dry cleaner establishments.
10:15 am – 11:15 am ➏➏ Customer Service/Care LabelsPresented by Chris Allsbrooks of Drycleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI)
Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn customer service/care labels from a true industry expert. Chris Allsbrooks played a leading role in DLI’s “Problem Garment” video series, and appeared in various national television broadcasts, including ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Fabricare™ 2008 Trade Show Open
2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150Sacramento, CA 95833
