Bob’s Washboard Laundromat, the only wash and fold service in Anderson County, has been named the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Month for February 2024. (Submitted photo)
Bob’s Washboard Laundromat, the only wash and fold service in Anderson County, has been named the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Month for February 2024, a press release said.
“This award recognizes Bob’s Washboard Laundromat’s unique business concept, their commitment to providing superior service to their clients, as well as their contributions to the Oak Ridge community,” the press release said.
Bob’s Washboard Laundromat was founded in October 2010 by Robert Burseth. In the summer of 2023, he remodeled and relocated the business to 113 Robertsville Road in Oak Ridge, which now includes a wash and fold service inside. There are traditional self-serve washers and dryers available, but unlike most, their laundromat has attendants available to assist patrons, the press release said.
Additionally, there is a pick-up and delivery option for Oak Ridge businesses and residents, as well as an after-hours drop-off chute next to the main entrance of the building. The facility also has high-top tables and televisions for people to watch while they wait.
“We are committed to providing an environment whereby our customers look forward to bringing their clothes to us,” Burseth said. “Providing the Oak Ridge area with a unique community-based business is at the forefront of our mission and business practices.”
Bob’s Washboard Laundromat is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Saturday. They are currently closed on Sundays for wash and fold services specifically, the press release said. On Wednesdays, they offer complimentary pizza to customers from 4-6 p.m. They also partner with Milestone Church to offer “Loads of Love” once a month, which offers free use of washers and dryers to customers in need.
“As the weather has changed, they’ve cleaned coats at no charge for local churches, Red Cross, Cash Express, and others,” the press release said. “The community has, in turn, donated winter coats and pet food for a Leave-and-Take Drive within the laundromat for those in need.”
The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce is recognizing local small businesses as a Small Business of the Month for the fourth year. Enrichment Federal Credit Union has been the award sponsor since its inception.
“At the end of 2022, a group of local Chamber member business owners were appointed as the Small Business Council, which act as a steering committee for the Chamber’s small business initiatives,” the press release said. “This council has assumed responsibility for voting on each month’s winner.”
To nominate a business for Small Business of the Month, visit the Chamber’s website at www.oakridgechamber.org or email the membership director at [email protected]. Qualifying businesses must have 50 or fewer employees, be current members of the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, and show active involvement in the community and/or the Chamber. Per the new guidelines set by the Chamber’s Board of Directors, winners within the past three years are not eligible to receive the award again. the Small Business Council will consider all nominations; however, qualifying and/or winning is not guaranteed, the press release said.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
Many news stories on Oak Ridge Today are free, brought to you by Oak Ridge Today with help from our advertisers, contributors, and subscribers. This is a free story. Thank you to our advertisers, contributors, and subscribers. You can see what we cover here.
Do you appreciate this story or our work in general? If so, please consider a monthly subscription to Oak Ridge Today. See our Subscribe page here. Thank you for reading Oak Ridge Today!
Alternatively, you can donate to support our work here. Thank you for your support!
Copyright 2024 Oak Ridge Today. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Leave a Reply