Visit https://www.carwash.org/splash to view the full article online.
Do you or someone you know have what it takes to be part of International Carwash Association's Board of Directors? The Board of Directors is comprised of 16 industry leaders who meet twice per year. The Board is responsible for establishing the mission and vision of the Association, approves its strategic plan and establishes financial policies. Deadline to nominate yourself or someone else is Aug. 2, 2019. Visit https://carwashorg.formstack.com/forms/director_nomination to view the full article online.
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Check out this question posited to marketing expert Champ Savage in a recent CAR WASH Magazine edition. Q: Things are heating up at my wash these days. Volumes are up, and we’ve recently added another location to our mix. I’m feeling stretched a little thin already, and I know I need to spend some time on figuring out a marketing strategy as we continue to grow. Any advice?
Visit https://www.carwash.org/car-wash-magazine/inside-the-car-wash-industry/story/ask-champ---overworked-in-ohio to view the full article online.
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Source: Reuters
Automakers are accelerating the rollout of technology designed to avoid crashes and improve road safety. Here’s a look at selected crash avoidance features, their prevalence and real-world safety effects, according to analyses by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Highway Loss Data Institute. Visit https://graphics.reuters.com/AUTO-SELFDRIVING-INSURANCE/0100B0BP0PH/index.html to view the full article online.
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Source: CNBC
Daimler and Bosch have been granted approval to roll out an automated parking system in Stuttgart, Germany. German auto giant Daimler said that the automated valet service would be introduced at the parking garage of the Mercedes-Benz Museum. It will be accessed using a smartphone app and will not need a safety driver. Visit https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/23/daimler-bosch-get-green-light-for-automated-valet-parking-system.html to view the full article online. |
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Source: Rivard Report
The Bubble Bath Car Wash in San Antonio, Texas, and San Anto Cultural Arts (SACA) held a community paint day, inviting community members to contribute in the most hands-on way possible – by taking paintbrushes in hand and helping the mural artists fill in the vibrant colors of their images. The mural fills the 130-foot-long south wall of the car wash. An Aug. 15 unveiling is planned. Visit https://therivardreport.com/community-grabs-paint-brushes-to-bring-fredericksburg-road-car-wash-mural-to-life/ to view the full article online. |
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Source: Siouxland News
Silverstar Car Wash in South Dakota is planning on expanding and building not just one new car wash – but four! All four locations are in Sioux City and are expected to open sometime next year. Silverstar offers unlimited wash passes that come with free vacuums and prep towels with every wash. All passes and wash packages bought at any Silverstar Car Wash can be used at any Silverstar location. Visit https://siouxlandnews.com/news/local/southeast-south-dakota-car-wash-company-is-expanding-to-sioux-city to view the full article online. |
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Source: Local Digital News
Indiana-based Crew Carwash is collaborating with Big Brothers Big Sisters for its tenth annual Crew for Kids fundraiser, on August 3. All 32 locations in the state will take part in the event. As its part in the fundraiser, Crew Carwash will donate 50% of all Ultimate washes that day to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Visit https://www.localnewsdigital.com/2019/07/20/crew-carwash-partnering-with-big-brothers-big-sisters/ to view the full article online.
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Source: Global Trade Mag
Are leaders born or are they developed? It’s a subject that’s long been debated. And in the workplace, can an employee who holds no supervisory job title be an effective leader — before being entrusted with managing people? Actually, it’s almost mandatory if someone hopes to be ready as a leader when promoted to a bigger role in an organization. Visit https://www.globaltrademag.com/global-trade-daily/so-youre-not-the-boss-heres-how-you-can-still-be-a-leader/ to view the full article online.
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Source: SmartBrief
Data suggest that companies are more likely to send men to work related training by as much as 18%. There are five actions that you can take to better develop and retain top female talent: acknowledge, insist, plan, think and mentor. Visit https://www.smartbrief.com/original/2019/07/how-succeed-developing-women-your-team to view the full article online. |
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Source: Entrepreneur
Social media has created a beautiful opportunity for entrepreneurs: It’s never been easier to get your message in front of hundreds, thousands, or even millions of people. But if you want to reach all those people, it’s going to cost a lot. Visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/335401 to view the full article online.
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Source: Forbes
Because marketing is constantly evolving in response to the business environment, today’s marketing and advertising are vastly different than they were three decades ago. However, there are certain things that continue to hold true, such as seeking the long tail and being authentic. Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2019/07/26/how-to-market-in-the-twenty-first-century/#11b4dabf2e11 to view the full article online. |
