Agenda at a Glance |
Tuesday, February 5
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| Noon |
 
Location: The Revere Golf Club
Sponsored by
Show off your skills at this beautiful
7,143-yard, par-72 Lexington golf course,
featuring a variety of natural elevation changes
and scenic views of the Las Vegas skyline.
Separate
registration required |
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Wednesday, February 6
| 9 - 10:15am |
 Keynote
Presentation
Kelly Perdew, winner of The Apprentice,
will share business insights and anecdotes from
his tenure with Donald Trump. Perdew also will
discuss his new business venture, Patriot
Self-Storage Management LLC. |
| 10:30am - 12pm |
Carwash Investment Panel 101
If you’re interested in starting a carwash business or planning to expand your current operation, our panel of industry leaders will provide pertinent information on current trends and the state of the industry. This all-encompassing tutorial will help you learn aspects of developing a carwash, including site selection, feasibility, construction, site management and more.
Moderator: Brian Gleason, PECO Carwash Systems
Panelists: Ryan Cook, Cleaning Systems Inc. (Lustra
Car Care Products); Thomas Ennis, NS Wash Systems;
Wes Osborne, SONNY'S The Car Wash Factory; Brian
Gleason, PECO Carwash Systems; Fred Grauer, Ryko
Manufacturing Co.; John Park, Comerica Bank; and
Jim Ferguson, Belanger, Inc. |
| 1 - 2pm |
Start Your Engines
A great car begins with a solid motor, and the
carwash business is no different. Get your
start-up engine running with knowledge on finding
the right land for your operation and tips on
developing a strategic plan to get through zoning,
permits and the details to move forward
successfully.
Speaker: Fred Grauer, Ryko Manufacturing Co. |
| 3 - 4pm |
The Right Road
What type of carwash suits your operation or
will maximize the square-footage profitability of
your facility? This session will provide an
overview of carwash methods and how they work,
including self-service, self-service with
automatics/high-pressure automatics and conveyor
tunnel (regular express, normal exterior and
deluxe exterior), plus vacuums and full service.
Speakers: Brian Gleason, PECO Carwash
Systems, and Gary Wirges, CustomKraft Industries |
Thursday, February 7
| 10 - 11am |
Rinse and Repeat
Successful carwashes are built on volume,
service and repeat business. Explore successful
ways to market carwash services to new customers
and develop strategies to build your brand and
customer loyalty.
Speaker: Ryan Carlson, WashCard Systems |
| 12 - 5pm |
Expo Hall Open |
| 5 - 6:30pm |
Cocktail Reception
Join owners, operators, investors and
developers from the self-storage and carwash
industries for a chance to break bread and discuss
new business opportunities. Sponsored by EPIC
Doors and Mako Steel. |
Friday, February 8
For exhibits/sponsorships, call George Spelius at 480-281-6030
To attend, call Jerry Murphy at 866-230-2311 |
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