Save by registering NOW for the 2023 IMPACT Conference in Charleston, SC! Only 4 weeks left for early bird pricing!

Join us and build YOUR roadmap for navigating the new industry landscape!

• Plan for the future
• Discover staffing solutions
• Overcome obstacles
• Improve efficiencies

NEW in 2023...IMPACTful Connections!

Pairing laundry and linen professionals with suppliers of products and services in a fast-paced business exchange!

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Through the generosity of ALM's Allied Trade Members, laundry and linen professionals are eligible to apply for a scholarship to the Laundry & Linen College. The scholarships cover tuition for one term, in either spring or fall, of the school in full. The scholarship does not cover transportation, meals, or lodging.

We welcome you to apply online. Scholarship applications must be received by Friday, January 13, 2023. Recipients will be announced in February 2023. For more information, please contact Christina Horsley at chorsley@ALMnet.org.

The holidays are approaching, and ALM offices will be closed in observance during the following dates:

• December 23 & 26, 2022
• December 30, 2022 & January 2, 2023

ALM webinars are the best way to stay on top of changes and new ideas in the textile care industry.

The first webinar of 2023 is January 19! Rich Bott, RLLD, CLLM, will give an update on regulations and standards that may impact your operation. Be proactive in preparing your company for regulatory compliance. We’ll do the research for you so you’ll know what may be coming and what you might need to change to be compliant.

Join us Thursday, January 19, for What's in the Pipeline? at 2 p.m. ET.

For details about other upcoming webinars, visit the ALM Webinars page. Please note: Webinar topics and dates may change depending on speaker availability and breaking news pertinent to our industry.

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In early December, James Goodwin, RLLD, hosted the Georgia ALM chapter at WellStar Health Systems Laundry. The group had an in-depth discussion on the role of motivation and expectations in the workplace for laundry staff. The group was pleased to welcome guest speakers Tammie Hood, with United Hospitality Services Linen, and Bryon Nguyen, with NOVO Health Services, who provided their perspectives.

Thank you to all who attended and shared feedback, experience, and insight, especially James Goodwin for his hospitality, and Janice Ayers Davis from TLC Tri-State for coordinating this meeting. The 2023 Georgia ALM chapter meeting calendar will be posted at the beginning of the year with exciting announcements regarding board positions and guest speakers! 

The HeroesFIRST Contest, presented annually by ImageFIRST, recognizes Healthcare Heroes across the country that go above and beyond to enhance the patient experience​. After selecting our top 10 finalists, the public cast their votes for the most inspiring Heroes in each region. The winners will receive a grand cash prize and other memorabilia as a token of our appreciation. All runners-up will also receive a cash prize.

We are pleased to share the 2022 Winners:

• Lisa Malzone, Advanced Vascular Associates in Morristown, NJ (Northeast)
• Etha Weems, Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, GA (Southeast)
• Robin Hutto, SKI Vascular Center in Peoria, AZ (Southwest)
• Amy Howe, Midwest Surgery Center in Woodbury, MN (Midwest)
• Nancy Aragon, Murrieta Valley Surgery Center in Wildomar, CA (West)

From Amy Howe, winner of the Midwest region on what winning this contest means to her:

“This experience throughout HeroesFIRST has been quite surreal,” says Amy Howe, Operating Room RN at Midwest Surgery Center and the HeroesFIRST winner of the Midwest region. “I was speechless when I found out I won, and if you know me, then you know that that is never the case! I am humbled by this nomination and recognition. It gives me great joy each and every day to do what I do.”

Thank you to every person across our nation, in every aspect of the healthcare industry, for all you do!

Crothall Laundry & Linen Services is pleased to announce that Mike Wright has joined the team as the Southeast Regional Sales Director. With an accomplished background in the industrial laundry space, Mike has a proven track record of consistently delivering results.

Mike is excited to represent Crothall Laundry & Linen Services with the goal of improving patient experiences, and he will continue to champion for the industrial laundry sector. Crothall Laundry & Linen Services provides consulting, along with scalable laundry and linen management programs, including on-site distribution models.

Seitz recently announced big changes to their Field Team! Matt Bizzack, Mike Fortner, Chris Hogard, and Dean Sheridan recently joined the team, and Roland "The Guru" Dobbins steps into a new role!

Healthcare Line Services Group, is proud to announce it is Great Place to Work® Certified for the third year in a row.

This certification demonstrates HLSG’s strong commitment on making the employee experience a priority in all divisions: Logan’s Healthcare Linens, Logan’s Uniform Rentals, Superior Health Linens, Textile Care Services, and newest addition: Reino Linen Services.

The certification also highlights employee satisfaction on their role within the company reinforcing HLSG as a place for employees to succeed in their careers. 

“We are honored to be once again recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ by our team members,” stated Joseph LaPorta, President & CEO of HLSG.

UNX-Christeyns is excited to welcome James Basler to the team as a new territory manager. Like many people, he started his career and learned what it means to work hard. He spent years serving others doing social work before entering this industry.

Now, James will use that work ethic to serve customers in the southern New England area. Outside of work, you can expect to find him enjoying the outdoors, either snow skiing, playing basketball, or golfing, in addition to playing his guitar.

Tony Biela (left) was recently appointed President of JENSEN USA, while Carlos Fernandes (right) was promoted to Senior VP of Sales. Tony and Carlos will replace Simon Nield, effective January 1, 2023, according to a news release.

Diamond Chemical Company Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Gilmore (left) as Vice President - Sales and Marketing, Laundry Division, and Sal Romeo (right) as Vice President - Sales and Marketing, STARCO Division.

Foltex USA would like to congratulate Mark Simoneau on his recent retirement! Mark came to us as an Air Force veteran with several years of experience in the industrial laundry industry. Mark may have retired, but he sure is keeping busy, as he works diligently on his multitude of home renovation projects. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors!