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Stride for Stride for the Greater Good. Plymouth Rock Racing launches Non-Profit Division

Collyn Brenner and Craig V. Brenner, son and father, work together to manage Plymouth area road races.
Collyn Brenner and Craig V. Brenner, son and father, work together to manage Plymouth area road races.

 

In tandem with helping Whale and Dolphin Conservation manage the upcoming “Race to Save Species 5K”, Plymouth Rock Racing announces their new Non-Profit Division with a suite of special services to direct organized and financially successful road race events.

 

Race to Save Species 5K is set for Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. and will start at the Roo Bar, Cordage Park, Plymouth and continue along the waterside running path.  Pre-registration fee is $27, race day registration fee is $30.  For full race details, visit http://www.running4free.com/RaceDetails.aspx?raceid=303.

 

“We are excited about both working with the Whale and Dolphin Conservation to move their race to the next level and to launch our Non-Profit Division to provide similar consultation and structure to assure the success of other charity road races,” note Craig V. Brenner, founder of Plymouth Rock Racing which directs 20 races throughout the year in Plymouth.

 

Brenner added, “We understand non-profits are overwhelmed with delivering great services to their constituents.  Organizing a road race includes a punch list of over 400 tasks.  Most non-profit executives don’t know where to start, how to prioritize, and when to schedule all the details that are necessary for a successful road race.  We look forward to helping great causes make great strides in fund-raising, community building and visibility through well run road races.”

 

Plymouth Rock Racing offers a turn-key solution for non-profit organization to manage the complexities of a road race including a step by step operations manual and workbook that covers the over 400 tasks involved; a marketing manual that provides a detailed outline of how to promote the race through social media, online presence registration sites, public relations and traditional registration flyers, postering and signage; consultation on race permitting and working with town officials and police departments; the specifics of marking the course, race timing, insurance, announcing and music services and photography services;  resourcing course equipment such as generator, tables, chairs and Gatorade jugs; handling registration, finish line logistics; and post-event awards and celebration.

 

Previously, Plymouth Rock Racing has assisted a variety of non-profit organizations including Run for Faith, Boys Scouts Girl Scouts of Hull, Run for your Mother (formerly the Earth Day Race and Run for One.

 

For more information, please visit www.Plymouth RockRacing.com.

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Hand-me downs that can change a life forever. Lapels Dry Cleaning kicks off its Annual Clothing Drive to benefit Big Brother/Big Sister April 5 – April 19

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, announces its annual Clothing Drive to benefit Big Brother Big Sister organizations in the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Arizona, Louisiana and New Jersey.
Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, announces its annual Clothing Drive to benefit Big Brother Big Sister organizations in the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Arizona, Louisiana and New Jersey.

HANOVER, MA …

Last year, Lapels Dry Cleaning customers from five states donated nearly 10,000 pounds of clothing for Big Brother/Big Sister organizations in those respective states. That included 5,744 pounds donated for Big Brother/Big Sister for Massachusetts Bay. Starting April 5 and running through April 19, Lapels Dry Cleaning will host its Annual Clothing Drive  in six states with the goal of shattering last year’s mark.

“One pound of clothes is said to be the equivalent of $1. So while we were very pleased with raising nearly $10,000 with last year’s drive, we know this year the combination of our franchisees participation and our best of class customers will put us into record-breaking numbers once again,” said Kevin Dubois, CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning.

This year’s Lapels Clothing drives will take place in Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey (Monmouth, Ocean and Essex counties) and Rhode Island. The 25-plus locations in Massachusetts will all be participating.

Starting April 5 and running through April 19, Lapels customers and the general public are welcome to donate any gently used clothing items including:  Men’s, Women’s and Children’s clothing, coats, jackets, shoes ( any season or size). Household items such as linens, sheets, blankets, towels, drapes, comforters, afghans, curtains, fabric and purses are also accepted.

Clothes collected by Lapels Dry Cleaning will be donated to Big Brother/Big Sister and in turn will then be sold by high-end thrift stores. The net proceeds from those sales are donated towards Big Brother/Big Sister of Massachusetts Bay mentoring programs for young girls and boys.

“This annual clothing drive is actually something our customers look forward to because it kills two birds with one stone. On one hand, they get to help a very worthy cause raise money without it costing them a dime out of their pocket. On the other, they’re removing unwanted items from their home. It’s the proverbial win-win where everybody wins,” said Dubois.

For the addresses of Lapels Dry Cleaning stores near you, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience for the past 12 years. Using the latest technology in equipment and cleaning solution, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners in the U.S. able to boast that there is no hazardous waste in their process. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes. At Lapels you can see, feel and smell the difference.

Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and a full service on-site tailor.

Lapels offers its customers Automatic Rewards earning them credit towards free dry cleaning for every dollar they spend, Loyalty Programs, a VIP Program which eliminates the need to wait in line and the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm.

For complete information on Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Chandler), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe, Delhi, Rayville, Winnsboro), Massachusetts (Abington, Bedford, Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Cohasset, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Franklin, Hanover, Marshfield, Natick, Needham, Newtonville, Norton, Quincy, Walpole, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick, Freehold and Verona), Ohio (Liberty Township), Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), Rhode Island (Lincoln); South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island); Texas (Austin, Brownsville, Cedar Park). Additional locations are coming soon to New Albany MS, Jacksonville, FL, Fleming Island, FL, South Boston, MA, Scottsdale, AZ, Bee Cave, TX, Hingham, MA and Allston, MA

 

Lapels Dry Cleaning has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” as well as Entrepreneur’s “Top 50 New Franchises,” identifying Lapels Dry Cleaning as one of today’s top franchise opportunities. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.

Lapels Dry Cleaning corporate offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

 

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Dry Cleaning, call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com. Additional information and up-to-date company news can also be found on the company’s Web site, www.lapelsdrycleaning.com.

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Marblehead resident Sean Whalen named chairman of JDRF’s Boston Walk to Cure Diabetes

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Marblehead resident Sean Whale and son Jesse with Congressman John Tierney. Whalen was recently named chairman of of the 2014 JDRF Boston Walk to Cure Diabetes. JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Their annual Boston walk, planned for Saturday, September 27 is expected to raise more than $1.3M for T1D research.

MARBLEHEAD, MA…

Sean Whalen, of Marblehead, was recently named as the chairman of the 2014 JDRF Boston Walk to Cure Diabetes. JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Their annual Boston walk, planned for Saturday, September 27 is expected to raise more than $1.3M for T1D research.

Whalen became involved with JDRF three years ago after his then three-year-old son, Jesse, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Seeing the daily challenges Jesse faces, Whalen formed the “Jesse James Gang” team to participate in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. Over the past three years, the Jesse James Gang has raised more than $20,000.

“The JDRF Boston Walk has meant a lot to my family over the past three years and I’m deeply honored to be named chairman for the 2014 walk,” said Whalen, a vice president of business development for South Coast Improvement, Inc., who resides in Marblehead  with his wife Sandra and five sons—Robert, Jack, Sam, Gordie and Jesse.

Adds Whalen, “It’s a 24/7 job caring for a child with T1D. It involves monitoring carbohydrates intake, blood checks and constantly keeping an eye on their condition. Jesse is now six and you wouldn’t know by looking at him that there’s anything wrong. But it’s a part of our daily life to monitor him and stay on top of his condition. By working with the JDRF and raising money for research, we hope to one day soon have a cure for this cruel and devastating disease.”

As the largest charitable supporter of type 1 diabetes research, JDRF is currently sponsoring $530 million in scientific research in 17 countries. In 2012 alone, JDRF provided more than $110 million to T1D research. More than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. In 2012 Forbes magazine named JDRF one of its five All-Star charities, citing the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness.

“We’re delighted to have someone with Sean’s passion as chairman of the JDRF Boston Walk to Cure Diabetes,” said Amy Montalto, executive director of the New England Chapter. “This position requires energy and a passion and unparalleled devotion. Sean has those qualities and then some. We are truly fortunate to have him at the helm of this year’s walk.”

For complete information on JDRF, visit www.jdrf.org. For information on the JDRF Boston Walk, visit www.newengland.jdrf.org.

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SelecTech has the floor at MedEd Facilities Expo, April 1 and 2

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AVON, MA and BOSTON, MA…

SelecTech, Inc., a leader in the manufacture of innovative flooring products from recycled materials, recently announced it will be an exhibitor at Med Ed Facilities trade show this April 1-2 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. SelecTech will be manning space 729 in the Learning Center.

As part of its exhibit, SelecTech will be showcasing its FreeStyle line of commercial flooring products. In addition to employing SelecTech’s patented interlocking technology—which eliminates the need for adhesive materials and minimizes down time—the FreeStyle is made of anti-static materials that are essential to healthcare and education institutions utilizing electronic data.

“In today’s medical facilities, data can be every bit as important to saving lives as the medicine itself. Our FreeStyle and other ESD flooring products create an antistatic environment that safeguards critical information,” said Thomas Ricciardelli, president of SelecTech, Inc. “We’re hoping to reach as many building owners, building directors and facilities managers as possible to make them aware of the multi-faceted benefits of our ESD and other products.”

Representing SelecTech at MedEd will be its New England manufacturing representative ProSpec Solutions of Westborough, Massachusetts.

In addition to exhibitors, MedEd features a number of speakers, networking opportunities and free sessions and special events. For complete information, visit http://www.mededboston.com.

To learn more about SelecTech products, including the FreeStyle and FreeStyle ESD flooring products, visit http://www.selectechinc.com.

About SelecTech, Inc.

SelecTech, Inc. was founded in 1993 with the mission of creating valuable products from scrap plastics. The company has become a leader in the manufacture of flooring products from recycled materials and uses one million pounds of recycled materials annually. Their products are made with up to 100 percent recycled content, are 100 percent recyclable and installed without adhesives making them some of the “greenest” and most cost-effective flooring products available. The unique interlock system on SelecTech’s flooring products enable them to be installed at a much lower cost, without a lot of costly downtime, which provides significant value to customers.

Using state-of-the-art technology and innovative product design, SelecTech created the top performing Place N’ Go residential flooring products, which are available at Home Depot. They are also the creators of the renowned commercial and industrial FreeStyle, FreeStyle BioLock, FreeStyle ESD and StaticStop ESD flooring lines.

SelecTech is a vendor partner of Health Care Institute, an International Facility Management Association (IFMA) alliance partner. The company is headquartered at 33 Wales Avenue, Suite F in Avon, MA. For more information about SelecTech, visit http://www.selectechinc.com.

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Lights, camera, action! PR Works adds a Video Division.

Abraham Dubin, Video Director
Abraham Dubin, Video Director

Responding to the trend that more than half of visits to the Internet are to view videos, PR Works, a Kingston, MA-based firm serving clients throughout North America, has launched an in-house Video Division.  Abraham Dubin, a recent graduate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design and with experience in shooting both regional business segments and national skateboard videos, will head up the new department.

“Video is often the quickest way to communicate your company message,” noted Steve Dubin, founder of PR Works and the proud father of the new division director.  “We are delighted to share Abraham’s enthusiasm and on the job skills to produce videos for clients that are lively, informative and highly effective as website greetings, training, product information and more.”

He continued, “Most of our clients need video, but are overwhelmed by the task or the perceived price.  We now offer them a simply one stop source to shape the message, shoot the subject and upload it to their website and set up their own YouTube channel.  Local businesses are not looking for a Hollywood production or expense, they need well developed messages and editing video to persuade prospects.

PR Works offering The Works

For 23 years, PR Works has been providing a wide expanse of public relations services including strategic PR planning, social media strategy involving LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, web development, E-newsletters, and sales collateral development.

For more information, please visit www.PRWorkZone.com, or contact Steve Dubin at (781) 582-1061, sdubin@prworkzone.com, 51 Lot Phillips Road, Kingston, MA.

 

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Multi-Chamber networking event at Tracy Motors.

PLYMOUTH, MA…

Vroom, vroom. The South Shore Ad Club, local Chambers of Commerce and leading networking groups are connecting in the fast lane to host a networking and Meet the Marketing Director event at Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, 137 Samoset Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 on Wednesday, April 16th 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

As part of the Meet the Marketing Director series, Jeff Tracy will give a short presentation on the marketing strategy of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac.

In addition to the South Shore Ad Club, participating organizations include the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Pembroke Chamber of Commerce, Norwell Chamber of Commerce, Marshfield Chamber of Commerce, South Shore Networking Professionals, South Shore Women’s Business Network and My Pinnacle Network.

The entire business community is invited to attend. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available. Cost is $9. To attend, please RSVP to SouthShoreAdClub.com.

About The South Shore Ad Club

The South Shore Ad Club is a non-profit organization committed to the personal and professional development of communications professionals located south of Boston. It is the club’s mission to improve, strengthen and advance career goals through learning and networking opportunities; and to serve as a resource for local and Boston-area businesses requiring marketing, advertising, public relations and/or communications services.

To RSVP, visit www.SouthShoreAdClub.com.

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Apollo Safety to be a 2014 UGIM sponsor

John V. Carvalho III, president of Apollo Safety, Inc.
John V. Carvalho III, president of Apollo Safety, Inc.

CAMBRIDGE and FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS…

Apollo Safety, Inc. a veteran-owned, Fall River, Mass.-based company specializing in safety products and services, recently announced it will be a sponsor of the 20th Biennial IEEE UGIM (University Government Industry Micro/nano) Symposium. The two-day symposium will take place June 15-17 at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

“The UGIM symposium brings together leading educators and researchers from university, government, and industry around the world to discuss issues related to R&D cleanroom laboratories and trends,” said John V. Carvalho III, president of Apollo Safety, Inc. “With our company’s expertise in safety products and monitoring systems, particularly in a lab setting, this event is extremely important to us. We’re proud to be a sponsor because it helps us stay on top of what’s going on in labs across the U.S.”

UGIM presentations will take place in the Sanders Theater on the Havard Univesity campus at 45 Quincy, Street, Cambridge. The event typically draws representatives of university micro/nano fabrication facilities, as well as NSF, NIH, NIST, SEMATECH, SRC, DoD and ONR.

Apollo Safety’s offerings include a wide variety of portable and stationary gas detection systems suitable for large universities, including name brands like Industrial Scientific, RAE Systems, RKI, and GMI. These systems are available for purchase or rental at weekly or monthly rates. Rental equipment is certified to NIST standards and is guaranteed for the entire rental period.

In addition, Apollo Safety also provides on-site installation and training and 24/7 service. All Apollo Safety technicians are factory-trained and certified. In addition, Apollo offers its own training program, with five levels of certification.

Apollo Safety provides service in a “state of the art” in-house service center, as well as offering on-site support with factory-trained technicians for both portable and stationary gas detection systems. Apollo uses only factory-original parts for repairs and repairs are made exactly to client requirements. Apollo guarantees a 10-day turnaround time with pre-approval, though 66 percent of all repairs are completed in five days or less. Free software upgrades included with all repairs.

For more information on the 2014 UGIM symposium, visit http://www.cns.fas.harvard.edu/UGIM2014/. For more on Apollo Safety products and services, please call 800-813-5408 or visit www.apollosafetyproducts.net.

About Apollo Safety

Apollo Safety has been serving the safety industry since 1995. Apollo Safety specializes in gas detection products and services for portable and stationary systems. That includes gas detector sales and support for most major brands of gas detection device manufacturers. Apollo Safety also provides service in a “state of the art” in-house service center, as well as offering on-site support with factory-trained technicians for both portable and stationary gas detection systems.

Veteran-owned, Apollo Safety, Inc. is trusted by facilities managers, building owners, landlords, universities, hotels, institutions, and government operations. Apollo Safety is a member of the National Safety Council, Massachusetts Safety Council, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Association (RIAFC) and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM).

Apollo Safety’s corporate headquarters is located at 57 Walnut Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. For more information on Apollo Safety products and services, please call 800-813-5408 or visit www.apollosafetyproducts.net.

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Where were you when you met your significant other?

Was it at a crowded bar right before last call? Times Square on New Year’s Eve? A Patriots game? Unless an opportunity presented itself where somehow you could have a one-on-one conversation with somebody, probably not, right. That’s not saying it couldn’t happen. But it makes it far more difficult. The same holds true for networking.

Often times, networkers get hung up on the number of people who will be attending an event or group. Yes, more people means there is more likely to be somebody there with whom you can pass leads and referrals. Yet if the structure of the event is such that you don’t meet that person, it kind of doesn’t matter. That’s the value of groups like My Pinnacle Network.

So, before you dismiss a group or event due to size, ask a few questions:

  • Will there be structured as part of the event? If not, then assume that you will probably meet five to 10 percent of the attendees at most
  • What types of business owners will be there? B2B? B2C? Most networking events don’t specify one or the other.
  • Will the attendees there be the actual owners or staff? Many networkers attend events looking for the decision makers. That can be a little unrealistic. Whether you meet the decision maker or a sales rep, you are taking a first step in building a relationship with that company, not closing a deal.

When networkers dismiss a group or event based on numbers alone, chances are they have not asked any of the above questions before making their decision. While no networking event can be considered the equivalent of shooting fish in a barrel. Most are more like shooting fish in the ocean from the beach.

As a networker, you want to put yourself in position to meet people you can help and vice versa. That doesn’t mean stay away from all large events. Just realize that while quantity improves the likelihood of a good connection being there, it raises the degree of difficulty in making that connection. Just like meeting the future Mr. or Mrs.___.

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Lapels Dry Cleaning coming to Jacksonville, Florida

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Mike and Carla Lane are set to open two Lapels Dry Cleaning stores in the greater Jacksonville area later this spring.

JACKSONVILLE, FL AND HANOVER, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, recently announced a five-store development agreement with Mike and Carla Lane to bring the Future of Dry Cleaning to the greater Jacksonville area. The first two stores are slated to open later this year.

“We’re extremely excited about opening in Jacksonville as it represents Lapels Dry Cleaning’s first location in Florida,” said Lane, an executive in the bottling industry and Fleming Island resident. “Lapels, with its green initiative, truly represents the future of dry cleaning and we think the response from people in Jacksonville will be tremendous.”

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience for the past dozen years. Most recently, Lapels signed a partnership agreement with GreenEarth®, the dry cleaning industry’s only non-toxic cleaning alternative for its newer locations.  Using these kinds of solutions and the latest technology in equipment, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners able to boast that there is no hazardous waste in their process. Their environmentally-friendly cleaning process has no odor and is gentler on clothes, thus lengthening the life of clothes.

Lapels Dry Cleaning also sets itself apart with its customer service. Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and alteration services.

Lapels offers it’s customers Automatic Rewards earning them credit towards free dry cleaning for every dollar they spend, Loyalty Programs, a VIP Program which eliminates the need to wait in line, the use of a 24 Hour Drop Off Service and FREE Home Delivery to all its customers. Same day service is also available with pick-up after 5 pm.

“We’re delighted to sign this agreement with Mark and Carla as it means more than bringing an environmentally friendlier way to dry clean clothes to the area. It also means jobs,” said Kevin Dubois, CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning. We expect to add a total of almost 50 jobs to the greater Jacksonville area as we build our Hub & Spokes network.

For complete information on Lapels Dry Cleaning, please visit www.mylapels.com.

Lapels Dry Cleaning – Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Each Lapels Dry Cleaning store offers a full slate of services, including: same-day dry cleaning; shirt service; tailoring; shoe repair; wedding gown preservation; suede and leather processing; box storage and fur storage. Lapels Dry Cleaning has stores in Arizona (Gilbert, Chandler), California (Poway), Colorado (Littleton), Connecticut (Cromwell), Louisiana (Monroe, West Monroe, Delhi, Rayville, Winnsboro), Massachusetts (Abington, Bedford, Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Cohasset, Dedham, Easton, Framingham, Franklin, Hanover, Marshfield, Natick, Needham, Newtonville, Norton, Quincy, Walpole, Westford, Westwood and Wilmington), Missouri (Wildwood), New Jersey (Brick, Freehold and Verona), Ohio (Liberty Township), Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg), Rhode Island (Lincoln); South Carolina (Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island); Texas (Austin, Brownsville). Additional locations are coming soon to New Albany MS, Cedar Park, TX, Bee Cave, TX, Hingham, MA and Allston, MA.

Lapels Dry Cleaning has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” as well as Entrepreneur’s “Top 50 New Franchises,” identifying Lapels Dry Cleaning as one of today’s top franchise opportunities. Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500” is the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world and is based on objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation.
Lapels Dry Cleaning corporate offices are located at 962 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339.

To learn more about franchise opportunities with Lapels Dry Cleaning, call toll free (866) 695-2735 or email sales@lapelsdrycleaning.com. Additional information and up-to-date company news can also be found on the company’s Web site, www.lapelsdrycleaning.com.

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