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International Carwash Association (ICA) today announced a new partnership with Promedia Group (PMG), the publisher of CarwashPro.nl and producer of several trade fairs in Europe. The agreement calls for PMG to become the marketer and organizer of Car Wash Show Europe™, beginning with the next edition in 2019. The new partnership was made official during The Car Wash Show®️ in Las Vegas last week, with a contract signed by PMG owner Joan Blaas and ICA CEO Eric Wulf.

Visit http://www.carwash.org/car-wash-magazine/car-wash-news/news/2018/05/01/ica-announces-new-car-wash-show-europe-partner to view the full article online.

 
 
   
That’s a wrap! Thank you to those who attended The Car Wash Show™ 2018 in Las Vegas last week. Watch a quick recap of what made this year’s Show the biggest in over a decade! You can find more Show content on the International Carwash Association Facebook page.





Visit http://www.carwash.org/thecarwashshow/news-landing/2018/05/01/thank-you-for-attending-the-car-wash-show-2018 to view the full article online.

 
We're working on the Summer leadership issue of CAR WASH Magazine and would love to hear from you! We're writing articles on some of the following topics. If your company has an interesting perspective to share, please reach out and let us know! 




- Leadership development programs

- Succession planning for your business

- Leading a diverse workforce

- Industry consolidation

- Servant leadership




Email managing editor Jennifer Lipner at jlipner@naylor.com for consideration.



Visit mailto:jlipner@naylor.com to view the full article online.

 
Industry News
Source: NPR

Ford Motor Co. reported a $1.7 billion profit for the first quarter of 2018, but the company says it's planning big changes — such as phasing out all cars except for the Mustang and a crossover vehicle in the North American market, so it can focus on SUVs and trucks.

Visit https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/26/605971051/ford-to-phase-out-traditional-ford-sedans-such-as-fusion-and-taurus-in-the-u-s to view the full article online.

 
Source: National Association of Convenience Stores

In 2017, convenience stores in the U.S. saw a 14.9 percent increase in fuel sales, due largely to higher gas prices in 2017 (up 12.8 percent to $2.38) and a 1.9 percent increase in gallons sold. 

Visit http://www.convenience.org/Media/Daily/Pages/ND0501184_Fuel-Sales-Reach-Increased-Nearly-15-Percent-in-2017.aspx to view the full article online.

 
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Source: KFYR TV


Higher temperatures and sunny skies have left a positive impact on Fast Lane Car Wash in Minot, N.D. The location's manager says that they can easily get ninety cars through the wash in just one hour.

Visit http://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Warm-weather-impacts-local-car-wash--481307661.html to view the full article online.

 
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Leadership
 
   
Source: Fast Company
Marco Zappacosta launched Thumbtack in 2008, changing how consumers connect to local professionals, with millions of projects completed across the U.S. One of his greatest realizations as a leader is how immensely valuable it is to have an experienced executive team.

Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/40560987/this-tech-ceos-top-two-tips-for-hiring-a-great-leadership-team to view the full article online.

 
Source: Chief Executive

Among chief executives today several distinct styles of leadership predominate — each with characteristic strengths and weaknesses that have significant ramifications for company performance in various business situations.

Visit https://chiefexecutive.net/need-broaden-leadership-repertoire/ to view the full article online.

 
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Source: Inc.

Small companies thrash the giants on service. Businesses with 10 employees often care for their customers better than those with thousands, greeting people at the door and sticking with them to answer questions and fetch different sizes or options. These four companies are masters of customer service.

Visit https://www.inc.com/leigh-buchanan/small-business-week-2018-service.htm to view the full article online.

 
Source: Business.com

The SBA's Small Business Week runs from April 29 to May 5 this year. Here's why this event matters for today's entrepreneurs. Here’s a look at the effect this event has on the entrepreneurial community.

Visit https://www.business.com/articles/small-business-week-2018/ to view the full article online.

 
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