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.SCWA NEWS
New Year — New Dates for SCWA 2021
SCWA
The Southwest Car Wash Association announced the 2021 SCWA Convention & Car Wash EXPO dates will be moved to June 9-11, 2021 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
This decision to move the dates from the original February 17-19 was made after careful consideration of the current COVID situation and evaluating the factors that will exist over the next 60-90 days. The SCWA Board believes that getting through the winter months; the flu season; and rollout of the vaccine; will provide a safer and larger attended event for everyone to enjoy.
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SCWA 2021 Convention Keynote — Steve Forbes
SCWA
Register today and don't miss the SCWA Keynote with great insights for 2021 from Steve Forbes, chairman of the Forbes media empire
Steve's newest project is the podcast "What's Ahead," where he engages the world's top newsmakers, politicians and pioneers in business and economics in honest conversations meant to challenge traditional conventions as well as featuring Steve's signature views on the intersection of society, economics and policy.
Steve helped create the recently released and highly acclaimed public television documentary, In Money We Trust? The film was inspired by the book he co-authored, Money: How the Destruction of the Dollar Threatens the Global Economy — and What We Can Do About It.
Steve's latest book is Reviving America: How Repealing Obamacare, Replacing the Tax Code and Reforming The Fed will Restore Hope and Prosperity co-authored by Elizabeth Ames (McGraw-Hill Professional).
Steve is an advocate for a flat tax, enhanced medical savings accounts, a new Social Security system for working Americans, parental choice of schools for their children, term limits and a strong national defense.
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SCWA Member Update: PPP funding
SCWA
The Small Business Administration released updated regulations in anticipation of the second draw of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding.
Enclosed are things that you need to know about the new guidelines.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
In Memory: William 'Red' Lewis
International Carwash Association
We learned this week about the passing of William "Red" Lewis. Red served on the ICA Board of Directors and is a member of the Car Wash Hall of Fame. His PDQ Car Washes remain a Wisconsin institution and PDQ Manufacturing, which he sold to Dover Corporation in 1998, still sells car wash machines all over the world.
Red started in the car wash business in 1967 as an assistant manager in Green Bay. He eventually built a nine-store chain (today 12), which is still owned and operated by his family, and launched the manufacturing business in 1984. Together with Allen Jones and Charlie Lieb, Red's PDQ Manufacturing sold LaserWashes by the thousands, on nearly every continent.
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National Carwash Solutions announces recapitalization with Berkshire partners
National Carwash Solutions
National Carwash Solutions, a leading provider of car wash equipment, services and solutions to customers in North America, today announced that it has entered into a recapitalization transaction with Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based investment firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. NCS provides its customers with a fully integrated suite of offerings to meet all their operational needs, including car wash systems, aftermarket parts, cleaning fluids and vacuums — all supported through its industry-leading distribution and services footprint.
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Aqua-Lab’s innovative and patented chemical dispensing technology is consistent, reliable, and high-performing, designed for the most dedicated washes. Coming in 2021, the next generation Aqua-Lab chemical dispensing system offers all the power, optimum performance, and intuitive design you expect from Hydra-Flex.
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Quick Quack Car Wash opens new Phoenix location
Professional Carwashing & Detailing
Quick Quack Car Wash is giving away its best "Lucky Duck" carwash to every customer for 12 days to celebrate the opening of a new location serving Phoenix, Arizona, communities near Grand Canyon University and surrounding areas, according to a press release.
The free carwash days run from Jan. 13-24 and are only available at the new location, the release continued.
Quick Quack will also be awarding prizes of "free carwashes for a year" to five lucky customers during the first hour of the grand opening on Jan. 13th, the release added.
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LED marketing
Professional Carwashing & Detailing
It appears to have become common knowledge at this point that LED lighting is the most energy-efficient source of illumination, saving professional carwash owners and operators on electricity consumption and, in turn, lowering their power bills. In comparison to conventional lighting, the upfront investment is quickly returned not only through substantial decreases in utilities but also in ongoing maintenance and replacement parts.
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Car wash to hold fundraiser for Valley family whose house burnt down on Christmas Eve
KPNX-TV
On Dec. 24, 2020, Christmas Eve morning, a candle in a bedroom sparked and caused a massive blaze at a home on 15th Avenue and Sonora Street in south Phoenix, Arizona.
Teresa Menjivar, her husband Tobias and 26-year-old daughter Denise, who has Down Syndrome, narrowly escaped the fire. They lost everything they own, including their car.
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Here is what micromanagement looks like
Inc. via MSN
Not only do your employees hate micromanagers; they're also a tremendous productivity drain.
Almost no one would admit to being a micromanager. They are just "detail-oriented" or focused on getting things "perfect." While these phrases sound much better than "I like to nit-pick my employees' work!" your employees see through it.
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International Drying Corporation is dedicated to the development of the most diverse Drying Systems featuring only the highest quality materials and manufacturing for performance and longevity. Whether it is Sound, Energy efficiency, Economy, or the peace of mind of the Best warranty in the industry, we will fit your needs.
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Marketing gold: How to get publicity for your small business
USA Today
Savvy entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to grow their business without spending a lot of money. As such, they know that getting free publicity is one of the best things they can do.
A story about how great your business is performing, or that cool new product you have, is far more effective than an advertisement or social media post on your own platform.
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We strive to provide a very candid and forthright experience for our customers by educating them as we grow together and build lasting bonds. We spend a lot of time monitoring wash quality and explaining to customers what we are doing and why we are doing it.
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Risk tolerance
Professional Carwashing & Detailing
Ask 50 carwashing and detailing professionals about the sudden — albeit steady — increase in acquiring and building new wash locations over the past decade, and you might get a handful of different reactions, ranging from excitement about the trend and remarks about how it’s required for the future stability and growth of our industry to concerns surrounding the negative impacts of oversaturation.
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Are your profits 'good or 'bad'?
Inc via MSN
Your employees and customers will know the difference.
It's a new year, and hopefully the marketplace will soon be returning to normal. So let's take stock for a moment: Are the profits your company is earning — or will soon be earning — good profits or bad?
The distinction between good and bad profits is something we owe to author Fred Reichheld of Bain & Company.
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Just For SCWA Members
SCWA
SCWA is excited to announce the NEW Southwest Car Wash Association Healthcare Initiative Program offered exclusively to SCWA members. This program includes deeply discounted health insurance with savings from 10-40% when compared to traditionally structured plans through the major carriers. Also included along with the multiple network program are dental, vision, life and disability coverage options.
SCWA has partnered with the Midlothian Insurance Agency, A Division of Assured Partners of Texas, to structure a high-quality health insurance and benefits program customizable for you and your employees.
Currently, Midlothian Insurance Agency, is the SCWA endorsed insurance provider for property/casualty, general liability, workers’ compensation and umbrella insurance through our long-established partnership. This new health insurance program will provide SCWA members new and much needed insurance options.
To learn more about this outstanding opportunity and to start the no-obligation quoting process, please contact Pat McCurley or Sharon Wadsworth at Midlothian Insurance Agency, at 1-972-723-5120 or toll free 1-800-888-3191
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