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Source: Chicago Tribune

The Baby Boomer generation has essentially determined what cars we drive for over a half-century and with more and more of the advanced technology and designs catering to this demographic, it looks like the trend will continue for years to come. 


Visit http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/sc-auto-cover-baby-boomers-drive-design-20170918-story.html to view the full article online.

 
Source: Wired
The lead-up to this year's Frankfurt International Motor Shows — the largest of its kind in the world, occurring every other year — was packed with designs that preview new models coming over the next few years.


Visit https://www.wired.com/story/frankfurt-motor-show-electric-car-concepts/ to view the full article online.

 

Source: Futurism

From flying taxis to hyperloops, a number of startups have been working on the technology to beat traffic jams.


Visit https://futurism.com/5-futuristic-ways-to-beat-traffic/ to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Source: 23ABC
Last Friday, Sparkling Images car washes in Bakersfield (CA) hosted their 8th annual fundraiser to benefit the Kern Environmental Education Program, also known as Camp KEEP. The business donated 50 percent of the proceeds on every full service car was to the charity, adding to the more than $60,000 they've raised over the years.



Visit http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/car-wash-fundraiser-benefits-kids-wanting-to-attend-camp-keep to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Source: Advertiser-Tribune

A group of developers has announced plans to make a $2.3 million investment in a car wash franchise at Tiffin Mall in Tiffin, Ohio. According to sources, the project includes the purchase of real estate, construction and equipment costs and 15 new jobs could be created as part of the Goo Goo 3 Minute Express Wash location. 



Visit http://www.advertiser-tribune.com/news/business/2017/09/2-3m-car-wash-deal-set-for-mall/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: The Buffalo News

Royal Car Wash, has opened it first location in Lancaster (N.Y.) and is offering unlimited free washes until Oct. 13. The company plans to add another four locations in the Buffalo Niagara market over the next five years. 

Visit http://buffalonews.com/2017/09/21/royal-car-wash-opens-unlimited-free-washes/ to view the full article online.

 
Several car wash industry leaders have launched N1 Buying Group, the first cooperative of its kind in the car wash industry.

Visit https://www.carwash.org/news-landing/2017/09/27/car-wash-industry-operatives-form-n1-buying-group to view the full article online.

 
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Source: Fast Company
Here's how one CEO handed off his role to take a three-month paternity leave — and became a better leader.

Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/40468078/why-this-ceo-trained-his-employees-to-do-his-job to view the full article online.

 


In a rush to push your company in the right direction? Sometimes the best path forward is found through consideration of the past.

Visit http://chiefexecutive.net/speeding-change-slowing/ to view the full article online.

 
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Source: Inc.

The first step to writing a brilliant marketing plan is to understand what marketing is, and what it is not. After all, anybody can write a marketing plan, the trick is to get it right. 

Visit https://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/3-components-of-a-brilliant-marketing-plan.html to view the full article online.

 
Source: Smart Hustle

Search and social advertising are two marketing efforts that work well together, yet too often, businesses still view social and search advertising as separate and distinct marketing strategies. 

Visit http://www.smarthustle.com/combin-search-social-marketing-impact/ to view the full article online.

 
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