ICA news
During a week when many of us will be spending time thinking about what we're thankful for, we wanted to let you know that we're thankful for you! Without the support of the professional car wash community, we wouldn't be able to provide the opportunities to bring our industry together that we do.
So thank you for your support, we look forward to the next chance we have to come together, and look forward to continuing to support the car wash industry and strengthen our community of retailers and suppliers.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/icw-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=412811&issueID=44966 to view the full article online.
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Industry News
On Veterans Day, all 17 Mike's Carwash locations gave away free Basic Washes to veterans and active military members. A total of 6,867 veterans vehicles were washed and $16,551.32 was collected in donations throughout the day.
Visit http://tinyurl.com/j3bgzs8 to view the full article online.
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The last time we had measurable rain in Bay County was all the way back on September 27. The dry spell may not be ideal for farmers, but some other businesses seem to be benefiting. At Waterworx on 23rd street, cars were lined up to get all the dust and grime off Monday. Officials at Waterworx say with all the dry weather business has been good.
Visit http://www.wjhg.com/content/news/Dry-weather-boosts-car-wash-business-402278266.html to view the full article online.
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A team of researchers, led by the University of Minnesota, has invented a new soap molecule made from renewable sources that could dramatically reduce the number of chemicals in cleaning products and their impact on the environment.
Visit http://www.nanowerk.com/news2/green/newsid=44922.php to view the full article online.
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Volvo Cars is launching a new connected car app and concierge services program that will let customers push off all of the annoying chores that come with car ownership onto someone else. Volvo made the announcement Thursday at the LA Auto Show. Volvo owners can use the app to order services such as remote fuel delivery, valet car cleaning and Volvo maintenance.
Visit http://fortune.com/2016/11/17/volvos-new-app-means-youll-never-have-to-visit-the-gas-station-again/ to view the full article online.
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During the month of November, Mike's Carwash team members raised a grand total of $3,660 for No Shave November.
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Leadership
The key to success, according to Richard Branson, is not only productivity and motivation — but intention. "A day without intention is a day wasted," the Virgin Group CEO writes in a recent blog post. "Without intention, there can be no productivity, and in turn no success."
Visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/284627 to view the full article online.
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