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 ICA news
Complement your All Access Pass with a VIP Access add-on, and take advantage of exclusive benefits.
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Two extra hours on the 130,000+ square-foot trade show floor, featuring the latest technologies and innovations in the industry
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Access to the Century Club lounge during the Show
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Free luggage check at the Las Vegas Convention Center
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A complementary shuttle ride to McCarran Airport on Thursday, April 6
And the ultimate perk – no lines! Purchase your VIP pass by March 21 and your badge will be mailed to you before the Show. No hassle, no waiting, just more time for networking and growing your business.
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Industry News
The car wash industry experienced annualized growth of 2.9 percent from 2011 to 2016, according to IBISWorld. As regulations prohibiting at-home car washing become more prominent, the revenue opportunities for convenience retailers offering car wash options are expected to rise in the next few years.
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Jacksons Car Wash, in Peoria, Arizona, is bringing the fun with "Super Saturday" celebrations at select car washes every month. Its second event will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 18 and will include a free express car wash, 15 percent off an oil change, a $5 spray wax, free food and drink, raffles, spin-to-win giveaways, face painting and a special NASCAR experience by Shell/Pennzoil.
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It only made sense for Downtowner Car Wash to open a wash in a downtown area, which it did at the start of the year. To celebrate the new 1.3-acre location, the owners are holding a grand opening throughout April, which will feature a free car wash with coupon.
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Doritos or a Dodge Challenger? On Wednesday, Carvana, an e-commerce platform for used cars, is opening a vehicle vending machine in San Antonio, which is exactly what it sounds like. The four-year-old startup already has similar contraptions in Austin, Houston and Nashville. Standing eight stories tall, the site is essentially a small garage with room for 30 cars.
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Leadership
In the face of disruption, it is important to tap into the psyche of individual team members and understand the culture of your organization. Instead of trying to control the outcome, sometimes it's necessary to ride out the wave.
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Managing other people requires a skill set that comes with practice — and by avoiding these common pitfalls.
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Marketing
Digital advertising technology is changing rapidly, but advertisers can stay ahead of the curve by focusing on long-term industry trends instead of hot tech innovations.
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A strong web presence on social media can drive more traffic to websites than traditional search engines. In fact, social media accounts for more than 30 percent of website referral traffic. Still, the value of a solid social media presence is lost on quite a number of business owners.
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