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Education: Monday, Jan. 26, 2009
Carwash 101 Panel Discussion
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Interested in starting a carwash or expanding a
current operation? Our panel of industry leaders will
provide pertinent information on current trends and
the state of the industry. This tutorial will help you
learn many aspects to carwash development, including
site selection, feasibility, construction and site
management.
Panelists: Bruce Arnett Jr., Genesis Modular
Carwash Building Systems;
Brian Gleason, PECO Carwash
Systems; Fred Grauer, Grauer & Associates; and
John
Park, Comerica Bank.
Real Carwash Solutions for Your Real Estate
1 pm - 2 pm
What type of carwash suits your operation or will
maximize the square-footage profitability of your
facility? Explore your options during our examination
of carwash methods and segmentations, including
self-service, self-service with
automatics/high-pressure automatics and conveyor
tunnel.
Speakers: Bruce Arnett Jr., Genesis Modular
Carwash Building Systems, and
Brian Gleason, PECO
Carwash Systems
Loan Justice
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
It’s no secret that it is a difficult lending market
for small businesses, but what are the prospects for
securing loans in 2009? Learn how car-care business
owners and investors should prepare for meeting with
lenders and discover what criteria will put you in the
best position to fund your business.
Speaker: John Park, Comerica Bank
Education: Tuesday, Jan. 27
2009
Attracting Business in a Down Economy
9 am - 10 am
It is critical that businesses maintain key
marketing strategies during economic downturns.
Explore successful ways to market carwash services to
build your brand and customer loyalty.
Speakers: Ryan Carlson, WashCard Systems, and
Perry Powell, Perry Powel Sign Consultants
Carwash Open Forum
10:15 am - 11:45 am
Tap into the information bank of two of the carwash
industry’s most knowledgeable veterans. Designed as a
Q&A, this session is your chance to speak openly about
the issues you face in the operation of your business
and to find answers to any pressing questions you have
regarding the carwash industry.
Speakers: Fred Grauer, Grauer & Associates, and
Brian Gleason, PECO Carwash Systems
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