Gary Shif was born in Israel. When he was a child, Shif migrated with his parents to the United States and settled in Orlando, Florida. A self-described “laundry cart baby,” Shif grew up in the laundry industry where his parents worked. While in high school, Shif worked in the family business, gaining valuable knowledge and […]
Month: August 2021
Carolyn Varian Will Be Missed
July has not been a very kind month. My good friend, Carolyn Varian, passed away July 17, 2021. If you did not know Carolyn personally you would certainly recognize her. She has been an icon in the dry cleaning industry for many years. She was always at industry events, lending a hand wherever she could. […]
DLI Presents Four August Virtual Training Sessions
Programs Cover Shoe Repair, Sustainability, Subscriptions and Social Media The Drycleaning & Laundry Institute continues offering educational programs and networking opportunities. “As business continues to improve, members are busier and have less time to spend online,” said Mary Scalco, DLI’s CEO. “Our goal, as always, is to give members more value than the cost of […]