Michigan Institute of Laundering & Dry Cleaning

How To Join MILD

If you are interested in joining, please choose one of the payment options below:

MILD online dues payment form.
This secure credit card processing form will allow you to process you dues payment online. An electronic receipt will be sent via email for the dues payment.

MILD dues payment by check
Please print this pdf and mail your dues payment to MILD office, 1390 Eisenhower Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.

Questions on MILD Membership
Please contact Marcy Dwyer in the MILD office at 877-390-MILD(6453) or email mdwyer@mildmi.org.

Benefits of Membership

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING & GIFT CARD PROGRAM
1000 FREE CUSTOM GIFT CARDS! MILD proudly announces their new relationship with First Data Corp.  Powering over 1500 Visa and Mastercard transactions per second while processing over 2 Trillion dollars annually for merchants around the globe, First Data leads the world in Payment processing. Offering members special discounted processing rates and 1000 free gift cards with bundled plans, First Data saves you money. First Data supports MILD with a percentage of your processing dollar going directly back to MILD. Call or e-mail Andrea Loehr for a free marketing consultation at (248) 342-4122 or andrea.loehr@firstdata.com.

MICHIGAN CLEANING FUND
The Michigan Cleaning Fund is administered by Regency Group.

Since 1995, the Michigan Cleaning Fund has assisted members to significantly lower their workers' compensation costs. Owned by its members, the Michigan Cleaning Fund offers the same protection as an insurance company, but more efficiently. The savings are passed back to the members with an average profit return of 46% of a member's premium. In addition, the Michigan Cleaning Fund offers industry-specific loss control and has many free safety services available. The Michigan Cleaning Fund has returned MILLIONS and continues to be very competitive. To receive information, contact Tim Hanna at Regency Group by calling 800-686-6640. 

MILD DISCOUNT ENERGY PROGRAM
If you spend more than $500 a month on energy bills (gas & electric) then Summit Energy may be able to save your company 5-20% per month.  Contact Bruce Frandsen from Summit Energy at 269-345-0440, ext. 22 or brucefrandsen@summitenergy.com.  Be sure to all for great savings on your electric and gas bills.

SPECIAL MEMBER DISCOUNT FROM STAPLES
Your Membership with MILD entitles you to an average 50% discount on all Staples products when you order online.  This single membership benefit could save you hundreds of dollars each year! For an enrollment form, call Fred Lentz at (800) 693-9900 ext. 415 or fred.lentz@staples.com.

MILD RETIREMENT & BUSINESS PLANNING
MILD's partnership with Terry Allie and MB Financial Group can help you plan your financial future. To learn more about Business Planning, Investment Strategies and Education Funding Strategies contact Terry at (248) 770-4086.

CLEAN TALK NEWSLETTER
Keeping you up-to-date with issues and events concerning the laundering and dry cleaning industry.  Advertising opportunities are available.

NESHAP COMPLIANCE CALENDAR
The compliance calendar is provided to members only.

EDUCATION SEMINARS
MILD brings you excellent educational programs with some of the top instructors in the nation. From Spotting, Pressing, and Counter Service to Management issues and much more. Click here to visit the Education page!

STATE GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT
MILD is actively involved with the Michigan Legislature and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, representing the fabricare industry and giving you recognition and our industry a voice in the State government.

ANNUAL CONVENTION
MILD's Annual Convention gives the industry a chance to unite, meet new friends, and get reacquainted with old ones.   

FREE TAX RATE ANALYSIS
Is your company paying too much in unemployment insurance tax to the state? Unemployment Services Inc. (USI) can provide your company with a FREE analysis of your current unemployment tax rate to ensure the rate is appropriate based on your company's size and claims filed. USI also helps fight claims and arbitrate claims for a company. If you have any questions, contact Kent Downey at (248) 926-8900.

MILD WEBSITE (www.mildmi.org)

The MILD website is a great resource. Members can get the most up-to-date information on events, member services, legislation and news affecting the fabricare industry.

NEW Health Insurance Program
Health insurance provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan offers an affordable, easy to access, health insurance alternative.  The program offers four different options at premiums as low as $48 per month.  to receive additional information contact Brent Ryske at 800-686-6640 ext. 239.

MILD Membership Roster
MILD produces a Membership Roster for distribution to all MILD members, associatoins, and allied.  This directory contains the MILD by-laws, all our partner services providers, and upcoming MILD events. Advertising is available to companies that have product or service to bring to our industry.