In addition to being the only dedicated car wash show in Europe, we are also now the largest car wash show in terms of participating companies, in the European market. As of this month, the number of contracted exhibitors has exceeded previously hosted exhibitions of this nature across Europe.

For just 10 minutes of work per quarter to submit data, ICA Wash Count participants are receiving in-depth economic and comparison reports to help make better business decisions. Hear from one program participant on the power of knowing how you measure up, and download a sample report.

Harv's Car Wash in Sacramento recently installed $50,000 worth of upgrades to recapture water in an effort to save water in the midst of California's drought.

Adam and Paul, Jr. Tocci of Belmont Car Wash & Detailing are proud to be the recipient of the 2015 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Award in the "small firm" category. The company was honored on June 11th with the other winners at the annual awards Gala at Northeastern University.

Two lucky customers will win a Brinkmann 6-Burner Gas Grill package worth over $500 just by washing their car this summer. Contest entry forms will be handed out with every car wash during the month of June. There is no limit on the number of entries, so the more you wash, the better your odds.

Informantè Bradley Kloppers, a qualified auditor by profession, was brave enough to give it all up to become his own boss. Kloppers always had a flair for making money. He used to sell fish and paint houses as a boy and loved working with his hands.

Entrepreneur A good leader values employee happiness. A great leader values the employee engagement that results from that happiness.

Business 2 Community For many companies (large and small alike) the root philosophy behind a website has traditionally been rather unfortunate. A web presence has been viewed as nothing more than a validation tool. For "great" companies who are "doing it well," a website is leveraged as a place for customers to engage, transact, and share

eMarketer.com More than three-quarters of SMBs say professional-looking sites attract more or better customers.

Business 2 Community Brand messaging in the new normal must convey more than simply what the brand does for an individual consumer; it must also say what the brand does for society or for the larger good.

For more than 40 years, C.A.R. Products, Inc. has been a leader in the manufacturing of vehicle detailing and cleaning products. Founded in 1969 by Harry and Ruth Goldenberg, C.A.R. Products (Complete Appearance Reconditioning Products, Inc.) has continued its philosophy of offering high quality products at a fair price. The company manufactures products for the professional carwash industry, auto detailers, truck fleet, heavy equipment operators and for home use and is based in Holyoke, MA.