Car Wash News
 
 
Lustra/Cleaning Systems, Inc
 
Upcoming Events
 
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We're diving into Social Media Marketing approaches with a panel of experts. Curious where to spend your time? What to focus on? What to watch out for? Just need some ideas for making your Social Media efforts a little less daunting with better results?
 
A.V.W. Equipment Co., Inc.
 
ICA news
 
  
Brad Mewes joins David Begin on this episode to talk about the new PPP process and how businesses can best take advantage of the opportunities available. Mewes is the founder of Covid19Loans.org, a company that helps secure Loan Forgiveness for business owners whose business has been affected by COVID-19. 
  
Invest in highly relevant, industry-specific manger training and strengthen your bottom line.
 
ICA 's new ground-breaking online manager training program called LEAD has been validated and tested with some of the world’s leading car wash organizations.
 
LEAD provides consistent, high-quality and car wash-specific training, within a flexible learning system, that helps car wash managers, teams and organizations succeed.
 
Zep Vehicle Care, Inc.
 
Industry News
 
  
International Carwash Association's latest Consumer Study shows that car wash cash registers were ringing like never before in 2019. U.S. retail sales reached an estimated $11 billion. In so many ways, car wash operators cashed in on a proverbial trifecta. A thriving economy. A thriving auto industry. And a consumer passion for washing like never before.
 
DRB Systems, Inc.
 
 
Clean Wave Express in Los Alamitos, Calif., has joined the Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF) in its Fundraising February campaign for Los Al kids. During the month of February, customers who mention the LAEF fundraiser will receive the Ultimate Protection and Shine Monthly Membership for a discounted rate and with each new membership, Clean Wave will donate $10 to LAEF.
When Cool Wave WashPlex in Newport News, Va., opens this month, it will debut effects normally reserved for theme parks, cruise ships and live theater. Owner Bobby Willis has spent the last eight years designing the ultimate adventure for customers at this 250-foot, mat conveyor wash. The car wash will even have its own in-house creative team of five people who develop the new themes each week, including movie-style posters to advertise them.
 
Ascentium Capital , LLC
Elektrim Motors
 
 
Whether it’s researching the best products or being up to date on the most current technology available on the market, Danny Giefer has always believed customer service is his top priority as a business owner. Now, 37 years after opening his first car wash and just six months after opening his newest location, all of Giefer’s dedication has paid off. The Emporia Area Chamber and Visitors Bureau has named Mr. G’s Carwashes as the 2020 Business of the Year.
  
Beginning on Valentine’s Day, couples will be encouraged to “Propose at Soapy Joe’s,” record and submit video of the proposal, and be entered to win wedding rings from Honey Jewelry Co., plus $10,000 cash! All participating couples who share qualifying proposals at Soapy Joe’s website will receive a year of free washes.
 
Coleman Hanna Carwash Systems LLC
Chemquest/Hobo Inc.
 
Leadership
 
  
Source: Forbes
The members of Forbes Human Resources Council know that pursuing leadership development is just as important as providing training for other employees. Here, 15 of them recommend strategies to help companies strengthen their senior leadership’s management skills. 
 
Clean World Distribution
OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (PDQ & Belanger)
 
Marketing
 
  
The world as we know is transforming and transitioning to the next normal, and from disruption comes evolution. Already, businesses have been forced to pivot their marketing strategies to reflect changing consumer behaviors, and for many businesses, digital marketing has become critical to success. Here are the top marketing strategies SMEs should adopt to achieve their business goals in 2021.
 
A & M Vending Machine Sales
Transchem Inc.
 
Supplier News
 
Dan Yarusso, President of WashCard Systems, announced upgrades to the company’s mobile car wash app named UWashApp. The app helps car wash owners attract new customers, produce more revenue, and operate more efficiently.