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Congratulations to this year's Emerging Leaders Scholarship winners. This year's winners are John Sproul - Clearwater Car Wash, Steve Herard - ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers, Randy Bennett - The CAR WASH on Hamlin Hwy, William Hilton - 3 Minute Express Car Wash, and Orlando Scott - Zips Car Wash.

Visit http://www.carwash.org/car-wash-magazine/car-wash-news/news/2018/03/13/2018-emerging-leaders-scholarship-winners-announced to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Owners and multi-site organizations and site managers – oh my! Feeling overwhelmed by everything The Car Wash Show 2018 has to offer? Don’t panic! We have the tools you need to plan and execute your ultimate Show experience... you just need to hit print.

Visit http://www.carwash.org/thecarwashshow/news-landing/2018/03/12/this-education-cheat-sheet-fits-in-the-palm-of-your-hand to view the full article online.

 
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Source: New York Times
Whether you work on Wall Street or in a warehouse, behind a cash register or on a construction site, the jobs report released by the government on Friday offered some good news.

Visit https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/09/business/economy/jobs-report.html to view the full article online.

 
Source: Coveteur
As vice president of Global Electric Vehicle Programs for General Motors, Pamela Fletcher describes her job like this: "I can point outside to the parking lot or the street and say, ‘I make that.’" Her adeptness at making "that" — cars that millions of people rely on — has led to a myriad of promotions and professional accolades ... and she is not the only trailblazing woman in the auto industry today.

Visit http://coveteur.com/2018/03/08/pamela-fletcher-women-auto-industry/ to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Source: Petrol Plaza
Green Lantern Car Washes is changing its name to Charlie’s Car Wash effective May 1, 2018 to honor its founder Charlie Walker. Walker, who founded Green Lantern in 1981, was known as a philanthropist who supported countless charities, including the Tammy Walker Cancer Centre and Rolling Hills Zoo.

Visit https://www.petrolplaza.com/news/8294 to view the full article online.

 
Source: WDAY


Custom Express Car Wash, a new contender in the local car wash scene, is looking to clean up. "Custom Express Car Wash is not here to participate. They're here to take over the Fargo-Moorhead area," said Jason Gehrig, owner of the car wash that opened Feb. 1 in Fargo.

Visit https://www.wday.com/business/small-business/4414157-were-here-take-over-fargo-moorhead-area-new-south-fargo-car-wash to view the full article online.

 
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Mike's Carwash, the Official Carwash of the Cincinnati Zoo, announces it is kicking off its partnership by offering discounted car washes to Cincinnati Zoo visitors. Mike's will feature a $4 off the Ultimate Wash coupon on the Cincinnati Zoo ticket backs as well as through the Zoo's online store.

Visit http://www.carwash.org/car-wash-magazine/car-wash-news/news/2018/03/13/mikes-carwash-becomes-official-carwash-of-the-cincinnati-zoo to view the full article online.

 
Source: American Coin-Op


Commercial laundry equipment manufacturer Huebsch® has named Glen Sheeley the latest recipient of its Store Owner of the Quarter award. The Sheeley family has been involved in the car wash business in Orange County, N.Y., for decades. 

Visit https://americancoinop.com/articles/huebsch-names-sheeley-latest-store-owner-quarter to view the full article online.

 
Source: The Daily News


Auto Wash has made a clean start in Batavia, N.Y. The third-generation, family-owned business opened up at its current site in February. The business, started in 1981, moved into the West Main location formerly occupied by Country Falls Car Wash. 

Visit http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/bdn01/auto-wash-starts-with-clean-slate-20180313 to view the full article online.

 
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Source: CEO.com
The need for strong leaders will never disappear, and now, it’s more important than ever to ensure that we empower the next generation of leaders at every level and age. In the next five years, 84 percent of organizations anticipate a shortfall in leaders, according to Infopro Learning. 

Visit https://www.ceo.com/articles/empowering-the-next-generation-of-leaders to view the full article online.

 
Source: Fast Company

So you finally your dream job. There’s just one little problem: The job description rattles off a list of qualifications and experience that you don’t quite have. Talk about discouraging. But even if you don’t check all the required boxes, you should still apply. 

Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/40541435/how-to-sell-yourself-when-you-dont-have-enough-experience to view the full article online.

 
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Source: Inc.

When you start a business, you almost always face the reality that it takes money to make money. Yet that idea sparks a common question I hear all the time: "What if I don't have any money." Successful entrepreneurs find a way to make their own success before they have the money. 


Visit https://www.inc.com/andrew-thomas/how-to-make-your-company-look-like-a-100-million-brand.html to view the full article online.

 
Source: Entrepreneur
There's a basic strategy that grows every business. If you have been in business for any amount of time, you know that you need lead generation, a customer base, and a way to consistently get in front of your potential audience. Businesses fail when there is no marketing plan. You can have the best product or service in the world, but you won’t generate revenue if no one is there to see it. 

Visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/309774 to view the full article online.

 
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