Bring more of your team to Las Vegas to soak up knowledge through connecting with the car wash community and learning from quick Wash Talks and demonstrations by car wash professionals.

All you need to do to take advantage of this special rate is register before Sept. 12! 

Congratulations to Julie Seitz from Schiets Tender Touch Car Wash & Detailing, Dan Eisenhauer from Flying Ace Express Car Wash, and David Coslov from True Lux Car Wash for being selected as free pass winners for Splash! 2016 in Las Vegas. 

On August 25, 2016, Mike’s Carwash launched Mike’s Mobile App – an app

designed to create savings, reward loyalty and to easily allow customers to provide feedback.

The automated car wash was originally designed to save the time of the person who wants to have their vehicle look nice, but has better things to do than drag out the hose, the suds bucket and sponge — and then spend 30 minutes or more removing the dirt and grime.

Arbor Car Wash says it will continue its free washes for first responders through September. The car wash originally planned to end the free washes this month but because of the heavy rain, they'll continue through September. The general manager of the Arbor Car Wash says it's all about giving back. 

On Saturday, Crew Carwash locations across Indiana will donate a large portion of the company's sales to Big Brothers Big Sisters locations within the state. The "Crew for Kids" fundraiser will take place from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will donate 50 percent of its sales from the "Works" and "Ultimate" washes to the nonprofit's locations across Indiana.

Silverstar Car Wash is adding a third Sioux Falls location. Construction has started on land south of 69th Street on Louise Avenue next to the new Culver’s restaurant.

A Cincinnati-area car wash chain said its two new locations planned in Centerville are part of a goal to open three to five new locations a year. Mike's Carwash is planning to build a new car wash at 6250 Far Hills Ave., next to McDonald's. It also recently acquired Centerville Carwash at 915 S. Main St., which it plans to tear down in order to rebuild its own concept store on site.

Peachtree Corners recently welcomed a new car wash business to the city and judging by the name, it’s a pretty big deal. City officials said Mammoth Hand Car Wash Detail Salon opened a 3,200-square foot location, which previously housed a different car wash, at 4050 Holcomb Bridge Road, in May. Town leaders celebrated the business’ arrival more recently, however, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Construction has begun on a new car wash at 616 N. Lexington-Springmill Rd., near the McDonald's restaurant. Buckeye Express Car Wash will feature a 130-foot tunnel that operates on a conveyor system, as well as a small retail area that will offer a variety of car-care products. 

Joplin's newest car wash is rapidly taking shape at the northwest corner of 16th Street and Range Line Road. Ground was broken about two weeks ago. The concrete already has been poured for the foundation of this tunnel car wash, which will have an automated belt to pull the vehicles through the wash. You'll be able to eat pizza at CiCi's and watch as the cars roll through the wash. 

When you’re managing managers, your responsibilities are two-fold: you need to make sure they’re producing good work (as with any employee) and that they’re effectively supporting their teams. You might know how to do the former, but how do you do the latter? Do you need to provide training? Coaching? And how do you serve as a good role model?

One of the most fraught challenges that an entrepreneur can face is the management of employees. Plenty of books have been written on the subject; plenty of classes have been taught. But it’s only when you’re suddenly sharing an office full of millennials with their own distinct personalities, strengths, weaknesses and dreams — each of whom is looking to you for leadership — that the real learning begins.

Small business owners and experts in public and media relations share tips for how to generate good press for your business without having to spend a lot of money. Most startups and small businesses cannot afford to hire an advertising or PR agency. They don’t have the money for glossy ads in magazines, or radio or TV commercials or to even create online ad campaigns.

The time for setting budgets is almost here, 2017 is fast approaching, and with it all come major shifts in our PR departments. PR used to be all about gaining exposure and generating buzz for your company through the media, but with content and influencer marketing affecting it, PR must continuously adapt.