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 Upcoming Events
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We're collecting a listing of events and Show specials being held by our industry's supplier community to share with the car wash community. If you have an event or special you would like included, submit at: www.carwash.org/submitevent
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ICA news
In addition to its serious impact on human health, the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is dramatically reshaping communities and businesses. (Visit coronavirus.gov for additional information about the health aspects of this crisis.) International Carwash Association has created a page at carwash.org/sharing to serve as a clearinghouse of ideas for car wash professionals to navigate through these challenging times.
International Carwash Association has announced the launch of CAR WASH Live, a weekly livestream conducted in collaboration with CAR WASH Magazine.
This Week's Show: Hoffman Car Wash's Tom Hoffman, Jr. will share his experience with the recent COVID-19 pandemic and how he's approaching the challenges and opportunities. Plus, hear from ICA CEO Eric Wulf about resources available to the car wash community.
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International Carwash Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Emerging Leaders Scholarships. In its sixth year, this program honors up-and-coming car wash industry leaders under the age of 45.
Recipients are selected based on their leadership, dedication, and commitment to their companies and to the car wash industry. Each of our five winners will receive a Premium Pass to The Car Wash Show™ 2021 and accommodations for three nights. You can expect to read more about them in an upcoming edition of CAR WASH Magazine, but for now, here’s a sneak peek at our winners.
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Industry News
Source: Tech Crunch
Ford, GM and Tesla have been given the “go ahead” to make ventilators to help alleviate a shortage amid the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump said in a tweet Sunday that ended with a challenge to auto executives to show how good their companies are. Ventilators are a critical piece of medical equipment for patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19, a respiratory disease caused by coronavirus.
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All 26 Mike’s Carwash locations teamed up from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15 to support Cincinnati’s Finest in raising money and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Together, they raised $11,020 for the Foundation through the weekend-long fundraising event. Customers also enjoyed a $15 Ultimate Wash ($20 value) throughout the weekend.
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Woodie’s Wash Shack continues to expand with a new express car wash in Nokomis, Fla. in Sarasota county, set to open during the fourth quarter of 2020. This store will use reclaimed water, with over 60% of it being reused, and is equipped with a dual belt conveyer. This new wash shack is a part of Woodie’s larger expansion to have 20 locations throughout Southwest Central Florida by the end of 2022.
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ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers, in partnership with Simoniz USA, has made available complimentary SaniSafe viral disinfectant wipes for the vehicles of first responders, medical personnel, police and fire departments.
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Autobell Car Wash is temporarily adding a “hospital-grade” disinfectant spray to all interior car cleanings amid the COVID-19 outbreak, said president/CEO Chuck Howard. The disinfectant is mandatory and will add $3 to the bill to offset associated costs.
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The Bexley Car Wash in Ohio has reopened after a $2 million renovation resulting from a fire that destroyed the previous facility in December 2018. Originally opened in 1955, the Bexley Car Wash is one of the oldest, continuously running, car washes in the country. The newly reopened business includes upgraded technology for spot-free washes, as well as vacuuming, mat laundering and other services.
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Leadership
Businesses today are facing unprecedented levels of turbulence. In today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, organizations are confronted with even greater demands as they navigate an ambiguous business landscape, with the current environment in an ongoing state of flux across all sectors. It falls to leadership teams and managers to steer their organizations through this difficult chapter.
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As AI is increasingly incorporated into our workplaces and daily lives, it is poised to fundamentally upend the way we live and work. Concern over this looming shift is widespread. A recent survey of 5,700 Harvard Business School alumni found that 52% of even this elite group believe the typical company will employ fewer workers three years from now. The advent of AI poses new and unique challenges for business leaders.
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Marketing
Social media recruiting can provide your company with top talent. Use these four social media recruiting strategies when hiring for your business.
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A Nielsen study revealed an average return on investment of $1.09 for every dollar spent getting offerings in front of clients. With a little planning, marketing can deliver serious returns for even the smallest of startups. But too many startup leaders deny the difference quality marketing makes and what they can afford. Getting entrepreneurs to invest in marketing begins by knocking down common misconceptions around it. Here are the top three.
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