In this latest story from CAR WASH Magazine, we give you some concrete and unique ideas for how to gain visibility for your car wash without breaking the bank.

 

 

Source: Observer
Racecars in the Formula E race, technically called the New York City E-Prix, may be leading the way in electric vehicle options for consumers in the future. And if the advancements in the e-racecars in the last three years, since the first E-Prix, are any indication of the speed in which this industry is advancing, consumers are in for quite the “race” on the mass-production side of this industry, too.

Source: Forbes
Siemens is evaluating the blockchain technology for various enterprise use cases, including improving the carsharing market. The automation giant is looking toward permissioned blockchain usage in particular.

 

A June 17-30, 2019, fundraiser held at all Autobell Car Wash locations in the Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland raised $11,045 for the USO. The car wash company donated $1 from every sale of its Rain Repellent Special car wash to the local USO charter to assist the organization’s support of active service members and their families.

Flying Ace Express Car Wash today announced the donation of $2,316 to the Dayton Foodbank’s tornado relief effort. The monetary donations were collected from Flying Ace Express customers during a recent campaign and matched by the Company.

The board of directors of GO Car Wash, the nation’s newest express car wash platform, has named Bill Derwin chairman.  Derwin’s accomplished career spans three decades with leadership roles nationally and overseas.

Mammoth Holdings LLC, an Atlanta-based express conveyor car wash operator, has acquired Wash Time Express Inc., a single-unit express conveyor car wash located in Austell, Georgia.  Wash Time Express's founder, Richard Bailey Jr., invested a significant amount of his proceeds from the sale into Mammoth and will join the Mammoth team as an operations consultant.

Mike's Carwash, the official carwash of the Cincinnati Bengals, announces it will continue its sponsorship with the Cincinnati Bengals through at least 2020. However, the carwash will have a new charity partner to benefit from its “2 Sacks, You Save” promotion: The Anthony Muñoz Foundation.

Source: The News & Advance
A third Lightning McClean car wash is slated to open in Forest, Virginia, sometime next year. The car wash will feature a 136-foot tunnel and will be about 4,200 square feet.

Source:  strategy+business
It’s important for employees to express concern when they see something disturbing. Here’s how to make everyone understand that their voice is valued.

Source: Entrepreneur.com
If you're committing any of these common managerial errors, simmering resentment among your staff may be the result. And if they despise you, they won’t work harder, stay longer or commit to your cause.

Source: Small Business Trends
Social media is fast and furious, and what worked last year won’t necessarily work this year — heck, what worked last month might not work this month! No matter your industry and no matter the social media platforms you invest in, you’ve got to stay on top of the latest changes, trends, and best practices. Luckily, there are many great courses, webinars, and videos out there to help you manage your social media education.

Source: strategy+business
People connect with the story behind a business. To help find and develop your company’s narrative, start by asking questions about what your leaders and colleagues value.