Car Wash News
 
 
Lustra/Cleaning Systems, Inc
 
Upcoming Events
 
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Jun 2020
 
Join us for #CARWASHMagazineLive. This Week: Recruiting and Retaining Talent with Sgt. Clean's Car Wash.
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Jul 2020
 
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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Nov 2020
 
The second year of the Executive Management Institute is now accepting applications. Taught by executive education faculty, this immersive week of strategic business, financial, and leadership training connects an intimate group of car washers as they build a life-long network of like-minded professionals. All participants receive an official certificate from the University of Notre Dame upon completion.
 
A.V.W. Equipment Co., Inc.
 
ICA news
 
  
Special thanks to Williams & Williams Real Estate Auctions for sponsoring the latest episode of CAR WASH The Podcast.
 
In this episode, David Begin talks with Alex King, Senior Value Consultant with Slack, a workplace collaboration platform company. Alex talks about how Workplace collaboration tools, such as slack dramatically improves the communications of organizations, increases workplace efficiencies and can be the tool that improves the overall culture of an organization. David also talks about his experience with Slack and how he saw the tool as a primary means to improve teamwork and the culture of his car washes.
 
Zep Vehicle Care, Inc.
 
Industry News
 
  
Source: CNET
The world has hardly accepted electric cars as the new normal, but that's OK because automakers big and small appear to agree that electric pickup trucks are the golden ticket. From Tesla, to the reborn Hummer, Rivian and everything in between, here is every company that's announced intentions to build one. 
The new rule in Germany mandating electric-vehicle charging stations is part of a $146 billion fiscal package to boost the country’s economy. The country wants to expand the EV charging infrastructure rapidly to kick-start electric vehicle ownership, which currently stands at less than 2% in Germany.
 
Hydra-Flex Inc.
 
 
Source: SBA
To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19.
Source: NACS
A new report released by the Fuels Institute, “Electric Vehicle Adoption: Focus on Charging,” presents an objective analysis of the factors contributing to EV market expansion and focuses on determining the optimum deployment of charging infrastructure based upon market conditions.
 
Ascentium Capital , LLC
Elektrim Motors
 
 
Source: WDTN
Mike’s Car Wash in Beavercreek, Ohio, hosted a fundraising weekend as part of its grand re-opening. The fundraiser, which benefitted the 4 Paws for Ability organization, raised more than $10,000. Volunteers with 4 Paws said the money will be used to build a new puppy house.
A former Hooters restaurant site in Traverse City, Michigan, will be transformed into a “luxury” car wash, complete with a food truck area, if township officials give the green light. The high-end, eco-friendly car wash, Green Mitt, could open March or April 2021, said designer Nick Spallone, of Chicago-based Car Wash Pro Designers.
 
Coleman Hanna Carwash Systems LLC
Chemquest/Hobo Inc.
 
Leadership
 
  
Source: Forbes
If there’s anything the events of 2020 have taught us so far, it’s this: we are more interconnected than ever before. Things are no longer just about your company – or just your community.That's why we need to start to prioritize the following four rare leadership qualities.
During a crisis, such as the one we are all currently experiencing with COVID-19, it is imperative for leaders to demonstrate compassionate leadership and to make dealing with the unfolding human tragedy the first priority.
 
Clean World Distribution
OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (PDQ & Belanger)
 
Marketing
 
  
Thinking about how to take your small business to greater heights in 2020? Then this complete guide on small business online marketing is exactly what you need.
The step from being a regular, ‘organic’, social media user to one that puts money into various platforms can be tough to get your head around. But once you have a clear understanding of what different platforms have to offer, and how certain features can work for you, the decision will be made easy.
 
A & M Vending Machine Sales
Transchem Inc.