Michigan Cleaners Association

01/05/2026

MCA is excited to kick off 2026 by sharing some great news for anyone in the dry cleaning industry, especially those focused on learning and skills development!

The classic Over the Counter Training book has just been updated and re-released, and it’s better than ever. This edition preserves the best of the original training content while modernizing it for today’s professionals.

A special shout-out to MCA past president Jan Barlow, who was one of the editors of this new version. Thank you for helping bring this valuable resource back into print!

Read more about the updated edition here:
[https://americandrycleaner.com/articles/classic-counter-training-book-updated](https://americandrycleaner.com/articles/classic-counter-training-book-updated)

Ready to grab your own copy? Here’s the Amazon link:
[https://www.amazon.com/Over-Counter-Training-Cleaning-Professional/dp/0999588028/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U3QMKMUO87XE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5kVBa3PDY1Yz7glbPhE3NJt9hsbn2ZI3DnRq_Pm_5-5H-VCNUn0Fz_vHMN8Y4KZlOG6SYv2fleEWYQ_-Kcr7T1vOcD3a1_shcQHiM85J3EhFW05ydqYlfVvP_0n-CkjE3iNp16t2dixnX6J5yr1iNbfaYZ6zJTdlRedrl5IV1rST5UV0cCComUkF3GfOKSdOZ2E9o-WX23lH-SVl3tQIP1TEjkLisxLqMx2tBfoVVzk.mghN2BbRBEc61v4cAItafvwKczWIQrfJHnuE_OGDvqA](https://www.amazon.com/Over-Counter-Training-Cleaning-Professional/dp/0999588028/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U3QMKMUO87XE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5kVBa3PDY1Yz7glbPhE3NJt9hsbn2ZI3DnRq_Pm_5-5H-VCNUn0Fz_vHMN8Y4KZlOG6SYv2fleEWYQ_-Kcr7T1vOcD3a1_shcQHiM85J3EhFW05ydqYlfVvP_0n-CkjE3iNp16t2dixnX6J5yr1iNbfaYZ6zJTdlRedrl5IV1rST5UV0cCComUkF3GfOKSdOZ2E9o-WX23lH-SVl3tQIP1TEjkLisxLqMx2tBfoVVzk.mghN2BbRBEc61v4cAItafvwKczWIQrfJHnuE_OGDvqA)

Here’s to a year of growth, learning, and professional success!

05/02/2025

Save the Date to join us for our Member Appreciation Ballgame!

04/14/2025

Congratulations Jan!

03/21/2025

Way to step up for your community Steve and staff at Presidential Cleaners!

Huge thanks to Steve Fry @ Presidential Cleaners- Greater Brighton Area Chamber member for helping launder hundreds of pounds of ski jackets and pants donated to Mt Brighton's "SOS Outreach" program (www.sosoutreach.org) helping inner-city children acquire new outdoor and life skills tailored to their age and situation. While younger participants focus on teamwork and personal responsibility, older youth develop leadership abilities and have the opportunity to mentor the younger participants. Mt Brighton's Ski & Ride School (SRS) provides free ski gear, lift tickets and lessons over the course of five sessions, while focusing on a core life value each session. Steve stepped up to help clean the donated ski-wear at the end of the season, in preparation for the next season's group of kids. Thanks Steve; you're a hero!