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ICA news
Don't miss these awesome International Carwash Association events coming up over the next few months! Mark your calendars, and get signed up soon.
Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 | Car Wash Show Australia
The first Car Wash Show Australia as part of the new partnership between ICA and Australian Car Wash Association, this event is the only car wash industry event in Australia. It's a great opportunity to grow your car wash business, expand your existing car wash site or simply check-out the latest and greatest car washing equipment.
Nov. 14 | Women's Leadership Experience
Join other high-performing and high-potential women in the car wash industry and the people who support them for International Carwash Association's Women's Leadership Experience. This event focuses on helping you build your individual talents while building relationships with other women. You will leave knowing you have an entire community to support you on your path in the car wash industry!
Dec. 4 | The Car Wash Show Bootcamp
This one-day session for Exhibitors at The Car Wash Show provides attendees with everything they need to know to have a successful Car Wash Show experience. Seasoned veterans and new exhibitors will benefit from hearing about what is new, and attending the Tradeshow Preview where you can meet with all service providers. PLUS exhibitors receive a Priority Point toward 2020 Booth Selection!
Dec. 4 - 5 | Supplier Summit
Our Supplier Summit brings leaders from across the vendor community together in a unique networking and learning event. We’ll have a focused day of education specific to topics impacting the supplier-side of the car wash industry. And, we’ll facilitate conversation around those topics to help you make the direct connection to your business.
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Industry News
Source: Harvard Business Review
Many are asking when will autonomous vehicles be safe enough to operate on their own, but a better question might be, when will the driving environment be ready to accommodate self-driving cars?
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Source: Convenience Store News
According to the latest Consumer Fuels Survey findings from NACS, the Association for Convenience & Fuel Retailing, the last two weeks of summer drive season are looking up, as nearly a quarter of Americans say they’ll drive more over the course of these final two weeks.
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Source: MiBiz
Grand Rapids, Mich., car wash Joymar Inc. has sold three of its operations to Tucson, Ariz.-based Mister Car Wash. The locations in Cascade, Jenison and Greenville will bring to Mister Car Wash to 15 locations in the broader Grand Rapids region.
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Source: Baton Rouge Business Report
Benny’s Car Wash is working on a $2.5 million remodel of their Perkins Road location in Baton Rouge, La., after purchasing the property behind the existing car wash with plans to double the number of vacuums to 28 and expand the driveway space. The family-owned company is also updating equipment and remodeling the building’s facade.
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Source: Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Silverstar is adding a new car wash at a rapidly developing intersection in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Leadership
Source: Inc.
A truly transparent company — one that encourages open and honest communication from all employees — is hard to find. Growth-minded individuals know that real advancement comes by identifying problems, and finding solutions.
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Source: Inc.
Making the jump from a good leader to a great one begins with a dedication to changing some basic habits.
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Marketing
Source: Small Business Trends
With everyone and everything going digital, it is more important than ever that small businesses have an effective digital marketing strategy in place to ensure they remain competitive in an increasingly digital world.
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Source: Entrepreneur
Few tools are better for retaining and marketing to existing customers than a newsletter packed with engaging and relevant content.
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