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 Upcoming Events
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Nov 2019
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The car wash industry’s women and those who support them will gather for a skills-boosting workshop at the 2nd annual International Carwash Association Women’s Leadership Experience in Chicago, Illinois at one of the world's premier training and entertainment venues - The Second City!
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Dec 2019
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Seasoned veterans and new exhibitors alike are welcome to hear what's new for next year's Show and get the jump on deadlines and deliverables. Plus, connect with the Convention Center staff while you're on site to discuss your exhibit needs and get to know San Antonio.
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Dec 2019
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This immersive workshop exclusively for CEOs, Owners, and Principals of Supplier companies is a great way to jumpstart your planning for 2020. You'll benefit from the cutting-edge customer experience expertise of our speaker Lior Arussy, who will also facilitate a discussion with a panel of operators to give you first-hand perspective on their challenges.
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ICA news
For the 2nd annual Women’s Leadership Experience, International Carwash Association is partnering with Second City Works for an all-new communications workshop. There’s no audience in this improv-based workshop, just a collection of peers invested in helping each other grow and getting better at the things they do every day.
Exhibitors at The Car Wash Show™ 2020 are invited to a free one-day session at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX this December. You’ll earn a Priority Point for 2021 booth selection, too, but that’s not the only reason to attend.
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When it comes to the latest in vehicle technology, many divide into two camps ... the strong followers and those who feel strongly about keeping it in check.
One recent survey highlights consumer sentiment against the new technology, while another says today's consumer will walk away from a car purchase if the car didn't have the expected technology (nevermind the question of whether people are buying cars or not ... that's something different entirely!)
Regardless, the technology is having an impact on the way we wash cars. So, we wanted to hear from you!
What's your take?
CAR WASH Magazine is doing its own survey on the subject, and wants to hear from you! Is new technology Epic, or is it just an Epic Fail? Why?
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Industry News
Source: Automotive News
New technology installed on traffic signals could soon help prevent collisions at intersections. Derq, a transportation startup in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has melded machine-learning algorithms with information from cameras and radar sensors attached to traffic infrastructure to detect red-light runners and other imminent hazards.
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Source: ThomasNet
This new product may shave an entire 60 seconds off your to-do list by automating the weekly necessity of dragging your garbage can to the curb and back. Invented by Andrew Murray, founder of the company Resi, the SmartCan offers an app that allows users to program a schedule for its can to driverlessly navigate from where it’s parked to a docking station at the curb.
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Source: Consumer Reports
The screen on your dashboard might look a little different soon if you’re using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. That’s because both smartphone-based infotainment systems are getting updated, and that’ll change the way you interact with navigation, audio, and phone features.
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Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal
Jose Canseco is putting his Bigfoot RV tour in idle, turning instead to car cleanliness. Jose Canseco’s Showtime Car Wash is hosting its grand opening and red-carpet event on Oct. 26 at the business’s new location. This is indeed an offshoot business from the slugging entrepreneur, the first in what Canseco hopes is a string of such businesses.
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Source: East Idaho News
A 230-foot conveyor inside the wash bay of the Pony Express Car Wash makes it the longest one in eastern Idaho. Construction on the 7,500-square-foot structure began in April and its ribbon-cutting and grand opening are Oct. 10. Free self-serve vacuums will be available, along with free floor mat washes with the purchase of a car wash. The wash will also offer membership packages and plans to recycle all of its water.
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Source: NWIowa.com
A new double-bay car wash called Wash Me Inc., located in Sutherland, Iowa, opened its automatic wash bay on Sept. 13. The facility also features a larger hand-wash bay that will be able to accommodate larger vehicles and trucks, and will be open 24/7.
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Leadership
Source: MITSloan Management Review
A 2012 study estimated that digital distractions cost businesses more than $10,000 per worker per year. According to a more recent report from Udemy, nearly two-thirds of workers (62%) spend about an hour of each workday looking at their phones. To regain focus in an ever-distracting digital world, managers must not only give employees tools and training but also model the right behaviors themselves.
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Source: Inc.com
There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to being a manager, but there are several schools of thought on just how hands-on you should be. These two CEOs think they have the answer.
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Marketing
Source: Business.com
Business owners have a wide range of marketing tools at their disposal. After examining numerous studies and data from real companies, it's evident that social media marketing is one of the most effective ways to grow your small business.
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Source: Forbes
With more resources, a larger market and what seems like endless amounts of marketing dollars, industry giants are extremely intimidating competition for small businesses. The trick is that you cannot directly compete with them. Instead, you have to find a creative way to capture your own market and tailor your offerings to that specific niche.
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Supplier News
Proto-Vest, Inc. announces Christopher (Woody) McElroy will be retiring October 1, 2019. Woody starting working at Proto-Vest part-time at the age of 12, and during his 36 years he contributed to company’s success in all facets of the business as Plant Manager, President, and CEO.
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