CITY CLEAN AND SIMPLE CAREERS BLOG

Growth Isn’t An Option; It’s Who We Are

By Andrea Alas | June 9, 2025
employee photos, division logos with founding years, and the message “Growth isn’t optional. It’s who we are” with a fingerprint overlay, promoting a new blog post.

Reading Time: 2 minutes At CITY Laundering, growth isn’t just a business strategy—it’s embedded in our DNA. Over four generations, CITY has evolved from a small-town Iowa laundry into a multi-division powerhouse serving the Upper Midwest. That transformation hasn’t happened by chance. It’s the result of a company culture built on reinvestment, adaptability, and a steady focus on long-term … Read more

Sustainability: CITY’s Long-Term Solutions over Short-Term Convenience

By Andrea Alas | May 12, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes At CITY Laundering, sustainability isn’t just a future goal—it’s a present priority. More and more, the industries we serve are demanding environmentally responsible practices from their partners. From hospitals to manufacturers, our customers care about aligning with companies that operate efficiently, reduce waste, and take accountability for their impact. That’s why we’ve made sustainability a … Read more

Expanding with Purpose: How CITY Laundering is Growing Across the Upper Midwest

By Andrea Alas | May 5, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes At CITY Laundering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset embedded in everything we do. “Nothing happens until someone makes a sale,” said CITY President Colin Wetlaufer, quoting his grandfather. “That philosophy still holds true today. Even as we work hard to retain our customers, we recognize the need to continually expand into new markets … Read more

Margaret Leach: A Passion for Laundry and Leadership

By Andrea Alas | March 31, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes At CITY, we take pride in our dedicated team members who bring expertise and passion to their work every day. One such team member is Margaret Leach, Production Supervisor for CITY Healthcare. With over 25 years in the laundry industry, Margaret’s journey is a testament to hard work, adaptability, and a true commitment to excellence. … Read more

Build Your Sales Career on a Century-Old Foundation

By Andrea Alas | February 17, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you ready to take your sales career to the next level with a company that not only values growth but has been driving it for over 100 years? CITY Laundering, also known as CITY Clean and Simple, has a strong focus on growth, and as long-time CITY leader Mark Ballo says, “The best part … Read more

CITY’s FAQ when you apply at CITY

By ehauber | March 30, 2021
Work at CITY

Reading Time: 2 minutes Starting a new job can be an exciting but also nerve-wracking time. You have made it through the process of getting hired but now what? At CITY, we want to make the experience as easy and as comfortable as possible. We know it can be overwhelming. We know there are a lot of necessary steps … Read more

Dressing to Win at Work

By ehauber | March 29, 2021
Dressing for success means you feel good and you work well!

Reading Time: 3 minutes At CITY, we believe the way you dress can have a crucial impact on your customers and employees alike.   We have provided uniforms for companies for over 100 years and a key factor of why we recommend having a uniform program is being able to show a team-first and committed environment, representing the values … Read more

The Experience of a New Rental Sales Representative

By ehauber | February 16, 2021
It's important for us to have you know what the job is really like.

Reading Time: 4 minutes Being in sales can be a job driven by a determined hunt for success. At CITY, it is still a hunt but one that’s driven by a team-first environment, inside an organization that cares for its people.   Because we are always looking for sales talent to take CITY to the next level we want … Read more

Tips to Land a Job at CITY

By ehauber | November 16, 2020
Tips to land your dream job at CITY Laundering

Reading Time: 2 minutes For some individuals, the hiring process can be a daunting task. There are a variety of questions that run through an individual’s mind when searching for a new job. We want to help people in their quest to find the perfect job at the right company. For us, following some standard, easy tips could make … Read more