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 ICA news
In the first year of the partnership between International Carwash Association and Australian Carwash Association the hard work by both groups is already paying dividends.
“This is an important partnership as we continue to work toward connecting the global car wash community,” said ICA CEO Eric Wulf. “This partnership builds on the success we’ve achieved with the Automotive Oil Change Association, BOVAG (the Dutch car wash association) and Western Carwash Association.”
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The brightest minds in the car wash supplier community are coming together for a little fun, and a lot of learning as they look at ways to find opportunities in disruption.
If you're an owner or c-level executive for a car wash supplier company, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to learn from a proven business accelerator.
Come join members of the car wash supplier community at the Supplier Summit Dec. 4 - 5 in Nashville.
Whether you're a first time exhibitor or a seasoned veteran, you've got questions about The Car Wash Show 2019 in Nashville.
This one-day session on Dec. 4 at The Music City Center in Nashville will answer your most vexing questions and set you up for success as you prepare to make the most of your exhibit experience.
We'll dive in to lead retrieval, talk about your install/dismantle needs, and we'll provide tips and best practices for your pre-show marketing efforts to maximize your return.
PLUS! Earn a priority point for 2020 Booth Selection when you attend.
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Industry News
Source: CSPBefore car culture exploded in the United States, then 4-year-old Dan Pecora got his start in the family business, making brushes by hand with his father in the basement of their Milwaukee home. Here, the car wash industry icon reflects on key changes in equipment and consumers
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Source: PE Hub Network
SkyKnight Capital, a San Francisco based private equity firm, announced that it has made an investment into WhiteWater Express Car Wash, a multi-location car wash operator headquartered in Houston, Texas. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Source: The Frederick News-PostAn Auto Spa car wash is slated for the third and final vacant lot in a new Walmart Supercenter complex in Frederick, Md. WLR Automotive Group said that the new location will join a total inventory of 20-plus car washes and lube centers the company owns and operates across Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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Source: Richmond County Daily Journal
A flashy car wash coming to Rockingham, N.C., next summer will take customers through a sudsy neon tunnel. The new Zips Car Wash plans to will open in May or June 2019.
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Leadership
Did you know some people fear public speaking more than they fear just about anything else? But if you are a small business owner, or someone looking to help grow a business of any size, public speaking skills are a necessity.
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Source: EntrepreneurInspiring people through love and respect versus coercing them through bullying and fear is the first mark of a leader. In this video, Jack Canfield offers a few examples of differences between a boss and a leader.
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Marketing
Source: ForbesBusiness owners, especially small business owners, tend to face a plethora of challenges that can make or break their overall business objectives. One major roadblock for new business owners and entrepreneurs is learning effective content marketing.
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A robust content promotion strategy has become a non-negotiable element of a successful content marketing plan. Simply throwing your articles out into the social jungle doesn’t yield much. Here are five places to promote content that could improve engagement and send the right traffic your way.
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Supplier News
The Tommy’s Express Car Wash franchise is pleased to announce the opening of three independently owned and operated Tommy’s Express facilities in Menifee, Calif., Omaha, Neb., and Sarasota, Fla. during the month of October.
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