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Between Rounds Promotes Michelle Davis to Training Manager

Michelle Davis
Michelle Davis

Between Rounds, a unique bakery café and bagel shop with locations throughout Connecticut, has recently promoted Michelle Davis to Training Manager.

Ms. Davis, who is a resident of Vernon, has been working in Between Rounds’ Vernon location for three years.  In her new role, Ms. Davis will be responsible for training all new employees at each location and developing and maintaining the employee and bakery manuals. She will also play an active role in product development. Ms. Davis began her career at Between Rounds as a part-time counter person and baker. Over time, she was presented with more responsibility and transitioned to full-time.

Ms. Davis holds an Associate’s degree in Business Management from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I. Previous to Between Rounds, Ms. Davis was a manager and corporate trainer at Uno Chicago Grill for six years.  She was recognized as “Best in Field” and was one of the few selected to a team that opened a new store.

The family-owned Between Rounds has been in business for more than two decades and is the brainchild of brothers Jerry and Joe Puiia, who are Staten Island, NY natives.  Between Rounds current locations include South Windsor (corporate headquarters), Vernon, Manchester and Tolland.

“Michelle is a dedicated, experienced manager who understands the complex operational and staffing issues of managing a busy restaurant. This promotion is well-deserved,” said Jerry Puiia.

About Between Rounds

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffee and a unique line of giftware.  Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi and the added convenience of a drive-thru window.

Between Rounds is expanding and franchise opportunities are available. In 2013, the company was selected as a Military Friendly Franchise®, which places Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café in an elite group and is testimony to the company’s commitment to supporting military veterans interested in franchise opportunities.

Between Rounds’ current locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland.  Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT.  For more information about Between Rounds franchise opportunities contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

 

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Social Media and Your Brand panel discussion sponsored by New England Franchise Association (NEFA) on June 10.

How do you create a lasting relationship with your customer?  Entice some give and take about the customer experience?  Maintain the spark of the brand?

“Social Media and Your Brand” is the topic of the next New England Franchise Association (NEFA) event set for Tuesday, June 10, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  In addition to the panel discussion, the event will include an initial hour of open networking and a Mexican buffet dinner.

The panel discussion will be held at the Margaritas, 725 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $59 for franchisors/franchisees and $79 for suppliers.   Seating is limited to 30 and preference will be given to franchisors/franchisees.

Social media expert panelists will include Lew Sabbag, Business Plus One; Abbie McGilvery, Portland, Maine Chamber of Commerce; Ralph Burns, Antares Enterprises; and David DeBlasio, DeBlasio New Media Marketing.  Bruce Wildes of LMC Group will moderate the panel.

ABOUT NEFA

New England Franchise Association (NEFA) is the trade organization for franchisors and franchisees in the region. The mission of NEFA is to bring franchise executives, franchisees and suppliers together to share ideas for success.

Franchising more than ever before, has an unprecedented opportunity to make a major positive impact on the future New England economy. In a 2001-05 study conducted by  PriceWaterhouseCoopers on behalf of the International Franchise Association (IFA) found that in New England over 875,000 jobs are a result of franchising, the total output is over 100 billion dollars a year, and there are over 35,000 franchise establishments in the six New England states.

EVENT INFO

Space is limited. For more information and to reserve a seat for this event, please visit the New England Franchise Association via the organization’s website www.NEFranchise.org or email to info@NEFranchise.org.

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Lapels Dry Cleaning suits veterans just fine; dry cleans donated suits for Paralyzed Veterans of America

photo of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Oklahoma City partners cleans donated suits for free to give to veterans via Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Lapels Dry Cleaning of Oklahoma City partners cleans donated suits for free to give to veterans via Paralyzed Veterans of America.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK and HANOVER, MA…

How does any fundraiser begin? For Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, it started when one of its customers, Channel 9 weatherman Jed Castles, wanted to donate his used suits to veterans. Enter Brian Culver, a US Navy veteran and owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning of OKC. Culver offered to dry clean, press and deliver the suits to Paralyzed Veterans of America for distribution to veterans.

“As someone who did it, I can tell you there are a lot of challenges that go with leaving the military and trying to enter the private sector job force. For some veterans, not having a proper suit for that big interview can be one of them,” said Culver, who served as a helicopter pilot in the Navy from 2002 to 2012. “With Jed’s help, we now have a program in place where we will clean used suits that are in good condition and, through the Paralyzed Veterans of America, make sure they get to job-seeking veterans.”

Lapels Dry Cleaning is located at 13801 North Bryant Avenue in OKC. Those interested in donating a men’s or women’s suit can stop by during regular store hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 7 pm; Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm.

“Giving back to the community is one of the staples of the Lapels Dry Cleaning organization. Presently, we’re in the middle of our clothing drive for Big Brother Big Sister organizations in six states,” said Kevin Dubois, CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning. “We commend Brian for taking the initiative to start the suits for veterans drive in OKC. Pardon the pun, but we hope our other locations will follow suit in giving back to our veterans.”

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 greater OKC area 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.

Beyond the environmentally friendly cleaning process is Lapels Dry Cleaning’s customer service. Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and alteration services.

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, Bee Cave, Brownsville, Cedar Park). Additional locations are coming soon to New Albany MS, Jacksonville, FL, Fleming Island, FL, South Boston, MA, Scottsdale, AZ, 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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The future of dry cleaning comes to Bee Cave. Lapels Dry Cleaning opens at 12101 Bee Cave Road, Bee Cave, TX.

photo of Doug and Janna Arney of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Bee Cave, TX
Doug and Janna Arney of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Bee Cave, TX

BEE CAVE, TX and HANOVER, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, will open a new location on April 5 at 12101 Bee Cave Road, Suite 5A, Bee Cave, TX. The Bee Cave Lapels represents the third Lapels Dry Cleaning location to open in the greater Austin area (the first store opened in January at 9900 West Parmer Lane in Austin; the second at 1851 South Lakeline Boulevard, Cedar Park, TX).

Hours for the new Lapels Dry Cleaning Bee Cave store are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm; Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm. The grand opening for the new Lapels will be held on April 26.

“We are delighted to bring Lapels’ standard of high quality dry cleaning and superior customer service to Bee Cave,” said Doug Arney, co-owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Bee Cave along with his wife Janna. “Lapels Dry Cleaning has been very well received at the Austin and Cedar Park locations and we’re confident of a similar result here in Bee Cave.”

Lapels Dry Cleaning of Bee Cave will use GreenEarth Cleaning Solution to clean garments. GreenEarth represents the dry cleaning industry’s only non-toxic cleaning alternative. GreenEarth silicone’s unique, non-aggressive cleaning solution enables it to penetrate fabrics and remove soils without chemically interfering with the textile fibers themselves, helping to maintain their “like-new” look and feel.

Using the latest technology in equipment, along with the GreenEarth cleaning solution, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners in Texas to be able to boast that there is no hazardous waste in their process.

Beyond the environmentally friendly cleaning process is Lapels Dry Cleaning’s customer service. Lapels customers are greeted to a warm and inviting reception area, with friendly customer service representatives, and alteration services.

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, Bee Cave, Brownsville, Cedar Park). Additional locations are coming soon to New Albany MS, Jacksonville, FL, Fleming Island, FL, South Boston, MA, Scottsdale, AZ, 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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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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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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The future of dry cleaning comes to Cedar Park. Lapels Dry Cleaning to open at 1851 South Lakeline Boulevard, Cedar Park, TX.

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Kevin Dubois, CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning

CEDAR PARK, TX and HANOVER, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, will open a new location on March 8 at 1851 South Lakeline Boulevard, Cedar Park, Texas. The Cedar Park Lapels represents the second Lapels Dry Cleaning location to open in the greater Austin area (the first store opened in January at 9900 West Parmer Lane in Austin).

Hours for the new Cedar Park Lapels Dry Cleaning store are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm; Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm. The grand opening for the new Lapels will be held on April 5.

“We are delighted to bring Lapels’ standard of high quality dry cleaning and superior customer service to Cedar Park,” said Felix Galan, owner of Lapels Dry Cleaning of Cedar Park and Lapels Dry Cleaning of Austin. “Lapels Dry Cleaning has been very well received at the Austin location we’re confident of a similar result here in Cedar Park.”

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience for the past dozen years.  Using the latest technology in equipment and cleaning solution, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners in Texas to be 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 alteration services.

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, 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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Keeping the line moving. SelecTech puts automotive division in drive

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SelecTech, Inc.’s new automotive division recently installed flooring at Continental Automotive Group’s Seguin, TX location.

AVON, MA…

SelecTech, Inc., a leader in the manufacture of innovative flooring products from recycled materials, recently started an automotive division for automobile manufacturers clients. Based out of the company’s corporate headquarters in Avon, Mass., the new division will feature customer service and marketing representatives specifically dedicated to serving automotive customers.

“In manufacturing, particularly the automotive industry, production is everything. Any down time for floor installation or replacement costs tens of thousands of dollars. Our flooring employs a breakthrough interlocking technology that makes replacement and installation a breeze, with no messy adhesives or disruptive downtime,” said Thomas Ricciardelli, president of SelecTech, Inc. “With our new division, we not only provide a product that virtually eliminates down time but we can coordinate installation schedules to avoid any disruption.”

In addition to ease of installation, SelecTech floor products are made from 70 percent recycled materials and are 100 percent recyclable.

“The automotive industry has gone to great lengths to explore new technologies to lessen its carbon footprint,” said Ricciardelli. “For manufacturers looking for ways to show their commitment to a greener way of doing things, recyclable flooring is certainly a step in the right direction.”

Another benefit to its automotive division includes SelecTech’s anti-static flooring products, specifically its FreeStyle ESD products. This type of flooring is typically used by industries that utilize electronics and sensitive data like electronics manufacturing, communications, aerospace, biotech and healthcare. As manufacturers rely more and more on computer technology, anti-static flooring can provide a safeguard for sensitive data.

The Continental Automotive Group is one automotive manufacturer benefiting from SelecTech flooring products. Currently, SelecTech flooring products are used at its Seguin, Texas plant.

To learn more about SelecTech’s automotive division and other SelecTech 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 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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Lapels Dry Cleaning to unveil GreenEarth® Cleaning solution at new Needham, Mass. location

HANOVER, MA, KANSAS CITY, MO and NEEDHAM, MA…

Lapels Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, recently announced its newest location in Needham, Mass, will use GreenEarth Cleaning Solution.

GreenEarth represents the dry cleaning industry’s only non-toxic cleaning alternative. GreenEarth silicone’s unique, non-aggressive cleaning solution enables it to penetrate fabrics and remove soils without chemically interfering with the textile fibers themselves, helping to maintain their “like-new” look and feel.

“Our new relationship with GreenEarth is a game-changer,” said Kevin Dubois, CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaning. “We have taken great lengths to making sure our dry cleaning stores minimize impact to the environment. That stems from the paint we use on the walls to recycling hangers. Utilizing GreenEarth at our new Needham, Mass. store makes us a 100 percent non-toxic operation.”

Based in Kansas City, Missouri, GreenEarth Cleaning, LLC is the world’s largest branded solution provider for environmentally friendly dry cleaning.  Their patented dry cleaning technology is licensed by more than 1,700 dry cleaners in 44 countries worldwide.

While Lapels in Needham represents the first Lapels Dry Cleaning location to utilize GreenEarth, Dubois sees a growing relationship as other Lapels owners get word of the superior cleaning capabilities and environmental benefits.

“A large part of why most of our franchise owners chose Lapels is our commitment to environmentally friendlier methods of running a dry cleaning operation,” said Dubois. “I envision it being only a matter of time before all our 50+ locations come on board.”

“We are pleased to welcome Lapels to the GreenEarth family,” said Tim Maxwell, president of GreenEarth Cleaning.  “They are a first class operation and we look forward to a productive partnership.”

Lapels has pioneered its eco-friendly dry cleaning experience for the past dozen years.  Using the latest technology in equipment and cleaning solution, Lapels is one of the few dry cleaners to be 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 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 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, Forest Village); 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.

About GreenEarthCleaning

GreenEarth Cleaning, LLC is the world’s largest branded solution provider for environmentally friendly dry cleaning.  Their patented dry cleaning technology is licensed by more than 1,700 dry cleaners in 44 countries worldwide.  The name GreenEarth, the GreenEarth logo, the slogans “Improving the fabric of life”, “You’ve never worn anything like it” and “It’s Good for Everybody” are registered service marks of GreenEarth Cleaning, LLC.  For more information, visit www.greenearthcleaning.com.

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