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Lustra/Cleaning Systems, Inc
 
Upcoming Events
 
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CAR WASH Magazine Live™ | GO For Growth
We're taking a trip to GO Car Wash to catch up with Chris Andersen, VP of Business Development. We'll dive in on culture, growth strategies, acquisitions and more. Plus this brand's logo and colors are from the Ford GT40 that Caroll Shelby raced at Le Mans and knocked off Ferrari's dominant reign.
 
A.V.W. Equipment Co., Inc.
 
ICA news
 
CAR WASH The Podcast™ - Assessing For Sale Part 1
  
In part one of this this two-part episode of CAR WASH, The Podcast, David Begin talks with Mike Finger, CEO of Exit Oasis. Mike focuses on helping small business owners assess their business for sale and assist owners in getting the business ready for a potential sale. 
 
Zep Vehicle Care, Inc.
 
Industry News
 
EV Battery that Takes 5 Minutes to Charge Debuts in China
  
An electric-car battery that can be charged in five minutes, the amount of time it takes to fill up a tank of gas, has been produced for the first time in a factory in China.The new lithium-ion batteries were developed by the Israeli company StoreDot and manufactured by Eve Energy in China. The company has produced 1,000 sample batteries compliant with li-ion battery certifications.
 
DRB Systems, Inc.
 
 
ModWash Plans to Open 25 Car Wash Locations in Pennsylvania
ModWash is planning on opening 25 locations in Pennsylvania – and already has a good start. They have opened three already and a fourth (in the Mechanicsburg area) is scheduled to open soon. At the site of the former Quick Quality Car Wash, the new ModWash will feature free vacuums and all the latest technology and amenities.
Caliber Car Wash to Open Another Site in Ocala, Fla.
  
Caliber Car Wash announced the development of its second Ocala, Fla., wash. The company currently operates three washes in Central Florida, including another in Ocala that opened in 2019.  Like Caliber's other washes, the new site will provide complimentary detailing tools and amenities, including 25 vacuum booms, air fresheners at every station and ceramic coating with no upcharge.
 
Ascentium Capital , LLC
Elektrim Motors
 
 
GO Car Wash Acquires a Pirates Cove Car Wash Site
GO Car Wash acquired the Pirates Cove Car Wash site in San Antonio, Texas, continuing its expansion in the Texas region. With this acquisition, GO Car Wash will now operate 37 locations in three diverse markets across the United States. This acquisition marks GO Car Wash's 11th location in San Antonio.
Quick Quack Car Wash Grand Opening Included Fundraiser
Source: Daily Press
During the grand opening of Quick Quack Car Wash's Victorville, Calif., location, car washes were free and customers were asked to donate instead. The donations were for 22-year-old Marcus Hilton, who lives in Victorville and has cerebral palsy.. Every dollar raised was matched by Quick Quack.
 
Coleman Hanna Carwash Systems LLC
Chemquest/Hobo Inc.
 
Leadership
 
How Curiosity and Empathy Create Inspirational Leadership
  
Source: Inc.
The key to iinnovation is inspiring curiosity; finding out what we don't know rather than setting out to confirm what we think we know. Also, bringing empathy to the table and learning to show it is imperative to the inspirational leader.
4 Essential Behaviors of the Most Inclusive Leaders
Source: Fast Company
A director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at McLean & Company says inclusive leaders become beacons for top talent, allowing the organization to more easily attract the best of the best – and even more critically, retain them.
 
Clean World Distribution
OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (PDQ & Belanger)
 
Marketing
 
How to Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the Inbound Marketing Process
  
Source: Forbes
We live in a day and age when we can basically have whatever we want the moment we want it, and this has conditioned us to crave and often expect immediacy. Of course, this is the exact opposite situation when it comes to inbound marketing. Inbound marketing is the long play, and it can take some time to stop worrying about seeing quick results. 
 
A & M Vending Machine Sales
Transchem Inc.