Carwash Events


  • Matt & Jeff’s: Lifelong Friends Build Winning Carwash Formula
    There is an old adage that warns entrepreneurs against going into business with friends or family. The carwash industry, of course, has largely defied that logic since its inception, with many closely held businesses carving out strong local and regional presences. One of ...More
    April 15, 2010 Tony Jones
    Posted in Articles, Marketing, Operations
  • Harv’s Car Wash Holds Tax Day Event for 4-cent Profits
    Harv’s Car Wash will celebrate tax day today by washing vehicles for charity and just 4 cents profit per car, according to a report by the Sacramento Press. The profit margin is in reference to an incident last month when two IRS agents visited the Sacramento, Calif., ...More
    April 15, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • ICA President: Stay Positive, Move Forward
    Although the worst is finally behind us, there is still plenty of talk in the media focused on the grim economy. In my opinion, there isn’t enough discussion about the industries and companies that are experiencing positive turnarounds so far in 2010. ...More
    April 14, 2010 Jeff Gheysens
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Web Site Launch Dedicated to Carwash Videos
    A new Web site dedicated to video content relating to the carwash industry was announced yesterday. Called carwashTV.com, the site will air documentary-style videos focused on issues facing the industry, as well as people and ideas shaping the future of carwashing. ...More
    April 6, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • President Bush to Speak at NACS Show
    President George W. Bush has been selected as the Closing General Session speaker for the NACS Show, Oct. 5-8 at the World Congress Center in Atlanta, the National Association of Convenience Stores announced. Bush served two terms as the nation’s 43rd president and was in ...More
    March 31, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Splash Car Wash Features Works by Local Artists
    Splash Car Wash recently unveiled a new photography display by Trudy Cass at the company’s Wilton, Conn., location. The gallery presentation is a part of Splash’s ongoing effort to support local artists by offering free gallery space at 14 of its carwash locations. ...More
    March 30, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • SECWA Georgia Carwash Road Show a Hit
    The Southeastern Car Wash Association’s first Road Show of 2010 was held Feb. 14-15 in Savannah, Ga., and drew 135 attendees, including carwash owners, investor and suppliers. The day-and-a-half event was the association’s most successful to date. ...More
    March 30, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • New York Car Wash Assoc. to Present Marketing Seminar
    The New York State Car Wash Association (NYSCWA) will present a seminar on carwash marketing during its April 14 Spring Membership Meeting. Industry marketer and podcast host Ryan Carlson of Washideas.com will be the presenter and discuss how to market effectively on a ...More
    March 26, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Product Preview: 2010 Car Care World Expo
    The International Carwash Association will hold its annual Car Care World Expo May 12-14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Following is just a sampling of some of the products and services that will be on display from approximately 300 exhibitors during the show. The expo ...More
    March 26, 2010
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • ICA Partners with Petroleum Marketers for Expo Seminar
    The International Carwash Association has partnered with the Western Petroleum Marketers Association (WPMA) to co-present a Petroleum Marketer Seminar on May 11, the day before Car Care World Expo officially opens. The expo will run May 12-14 in Las Vegas. ...More
    March 26, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations