In the News - May 2025

May member Spotlight

JENSEN USA, Commercial Laundry Equipment

Discover JENSEN, a leading name in heavy-duty laundry equipment, renowned for serving central laundries that process hotels’ outsourced linen services. The quality, efficiency and reliability of JENSEN laundry technology is now available for your on-site hotel laundry as well. What sets JENSEN USA apart is our direct-to-customer sales approach, ensuring personalized service and support across the country. We leverage a robust network of technicians who service JENSEN machines, and they perform service check to prevent issues before they affect production. Our online service hotline operates seven days a week, offering immediate assistance as well. Spare parts are quickly dispatched from our Panama City, Florida warehouse, ensuring minimal downtime. Thanks to JENSEN’s dedication to service, you don’t simply purchase a washing machine, you gain a reliable laundry solution.

JENSEN offers a full spectrum of laundry equipment, including soft-mount and hard-mount washers and dryers, catering to sizes from 40 to 250 pounds. Designed to withstand the toughest conditions, our machines epitomize durability, efficiency, and reliability. Experience the JENSEN difference and learn how our commitment to quality and service can transform your laundry operations. Join the many who trust JENSEN for superior performance in demanding environments.

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Over 400 CFHLA Members Network at Annual Hob Nob

This week, CFHLA hosted our annual Hob Nob at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld (Thank You, Jason Lopez, Managing Director).

This year's Reverse Tradeshow was our largest attendance to date, with nearly 420 CFHLA Allied and Lodging Member participants who had the opportunity to meet one-on-one for dozens of three-minute "speed networking" meetings throughout the morning.

Thank you again to all of our sponsors, members, and the representatives from the 70 Lodging properties who supported us for this fantastic annual networking event!

St. Patrick's Day Golf Open

On March 13th, the Irish eyes were smiling as CFHLA hosted our annual St. Patrick's Day Golf Open at Mission Resort + Club (Thank you, Cindy Staley).

Taking advantage of a terrific spring day, we had an incredible day of fun, golf and networking, as well as the luck of the Irish regarding the weather!

Thank you to all of our members, sponsors and the 144 golfers who came out to support this signature CFHLA golf event and congratulations to Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers for taking home the signature CFHLA Shamrock Cup this year!

Congratulations to the following winners:

Best Decorated Hole / Costume
A&E Hospitality Solutions

Best Food
PG Service Group

Best Beverage
Restore Now

First Place Team
Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers

Second Place Team
GFL Environmental

Third Place Team
SeaWorld Orlando

Women's Longest Drive
Amy Hart
Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando I-Drive Theme Parks

Men's Longest Drive
John Lyons
Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown

Women's Closest to the Pin
Amy Hart
Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando I-Drive Theme Parks

Men's Closest to the Pin
Brad Hines
NextEra Energy Services