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A.V.W. Equipment Co., Inc.
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Join other high-performing and high-potential women in the car wash industry for International Carwash Association's Women's Leadership Experience. This event focuses on helping you build your individual talents while building relationships with other women. 



An evening reception will kick the event off, followed by a day of programming tailored to unique opportunities for women within the car wash industry. Our blend of networking and education will energize, empower, and encourage. You will leave knowing you have an entire community to support you on your path!




This event is open to women and the people who support them in their professional development and advancement.

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Zep Vehicle Care, Inc.
Industry News


Ford has signaled its dedication to the development of autonomous vehicles by announcing its plans to spend $4 billion on the sector through 2023. The carmaker has created Ford Autonomous Vehicle LLC, which will host the company’s self-driving systems integration, autonomous vehicle research and advanced engineering, AV transportation-as-a-service network development, user experience, business strategy and business development teams.

Visit https://www.autobodynews.com/index.php/oem-news/item/16002-ford-commits-to-spending-4-billion-on-autonomous-vehicles.html to view the full article online.

 
Source: Cars.com

Buick, in partnership with ExxonMobil, is adding a pay-at-the-pump feature to its in-car Marketplace feature. Buick drivers will be able to locate the nearest ExxonMobil gas station and then pay for fuel from inside the car without having to swipe a credit card or use a smartphone.

Visit https://www.cars.com/articles/bypass-those-zip-code-car-wash-questions-with-buick-in-car-gas-pay-1420701012141/ to view the full article online.

 
 
   
After hosting eight fun and successful charity washes, Wild Blue Car Wash was able to help raise a total of $11,107.30 for surrounding schools and non-profits.

Visit https://www.carwash.org/car-wash-magazine/car-wash-news/news/2018/08/08/charity-car-washes-at-wild-blue-raise-more-than-$11k to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Source: Gwinnett Daily Post
18 year-old Jackson Sentell has the unique distinction of being the youngest manager in the 49-year history of Autobell Car Wash in Lawrenceville, Ga., thanks to a combination of hustle, ingenuity and determination.




Visit https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/teenager-youngest-manager-in-lawrenceville-car-wash-s-history/article_940e82b8-f464-510e-8fb2-5475301737e1.html to view the full article online.

 
Ascentium Capital , LLC
Warsaw Chemical Company, Inc.
 
   
Source: Greenwich Free Press

Mark J. Curtis, CEO of Splash Car Wash, writes a letter to the editor in response to those who have criticized a pending repeal of Connecticut's car wash sales tax.

Visit https://greenwichfreepress.com/letter-to-the-editor/splash-car-wash-repeal-of-car-wash-sales-tax-not-based-on-cronyism-110579/ to view the full article online.

 
Coleman Hanna Carwash Systems LLC
WEG Electric Corp.
Leadership
 
   
Source: Switch and Shift
A well-written vision statement is an essential tool for any organization committed to pursuing excellence. Without one, even the most brilliant visions may not be realized simply because they are not communicated effectively.

Visit http://switchandshift.com/power-personal-vision-drive-change to view the full article online.

 
Source: Business Insider

Adena Friedman has the top job at Nasdaq, the world's second largest stock exchange. She joined the company in 1993 as an intern, and she's worked there for all but three years of her professional career. On a recent episode of Business Insider's podcast "This Is Success," she shares the two questions by which she judges herself. 

Visit https://www.businessinsider.com/nasdaq-adena-friedman-2018-7 to view the full article online.

 
Hydra-Flex Inc.
PDQ Manufacturing
Marketing
 
   
Source: Inc.
Use your social-media channels to deliver remarkable customer experiences, develop deeper relationships, and produce content they want to devour.

Visit https://www.inc.com/sonia-thompson/nearly-a-million-people-followed-this-twitter-thread-last-week-3-important-marketing-lessons-you-can-learn-from-it.html?cid=landermore to view the full article online.

 
Source: Forbes

For small businesses making under a million dollars a year, revenue growth is nearly always one of the primary concerns for founders. What if there were a handful of ways that you could effortlessly increase the bottom line, without having to spend more money?

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2018/07/24/3-ways-small-businesses-can-effortlessly-increase-their-bottom-line/#2e13fc6e6a82 to view the full article online.

 
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