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Take a Tour - Lakewood, Colorado
October 5, 2018
1 minute Read
Year opened:January 2018
Location:Lakewood, Colorado(3 addtitional locations in Lakewood; Livingston, Texas;and Gun Barrel City, Texas)
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Read MoreThe How of Car Washing - Developing a Car Wash Safety Mindset
October 4, 2018
4 minute Read
I recently saw a sign that read “In case of fire, exit the workplace before tweeting about it.” While it made me laugh, I had to wonder if...
Read MoreLetter from the ICA - Fall 2018
October 4, 2018
2 minute Read
There’s no such thing as an off-season when it comes to the car wash industry.Especially given the current environment of growth, change...
Read MoreAsk Champ - Marketing Mix And Streaming Ads
October 4, 2018
2 minute Read
Hey Champ-
I like to think I have a pretty good marketing mix going on for my business. We have a heavy presence in local radio and TV and...
Read MoreRegional Update - Western Carwash Association
October 4, 2018
3 minute Read
Roadshow Rewind: Washington to Idaho
At the tail end of June, 100 car wash professionals gathered in Spokane, Wash., for the Western...
Read MoreBlast from the Past - Fall 2018
October 4, 2018
3 minute Read
We occasionally provide excerpts from The Great American Car Wash Story. Former ICA Executive Director Gus Trantham and veteran commercial...
Read MoreWe [Heart] Our Cars
October 3, 2018
3 minute Read
People show love for their cars pretty much the...
Read MoreEmployee Handbooks 101
September 26, 2018
5 minute Read
Human Resources professionals often advise companies about the importance of an employee handbook. But why are they so important?
Employee...
Read MoreRecruiting Top Talent
August 29, 2018
8 minute Read
Recruiting really good entry level employees in the car wash industry has always been a challenge because the image of the industry has...
Read MoreAn Economic Outlook for the Car Wash Industry
August 28, 2018
3 minute Read
The U.S. economy is buzzing and most businesses had a good or great 2017. ICA members are likely relaxed, giddy even, with the optimism...
Read MoreMarketing Goes Mobile
August 28, 2018
5 minute Read
Consumer technology trends influence which marketing strategies flourish and which ones fizzle. With today’s average U.S. consumer spending...
Read MoreCreating a Destination
August 28, 2018
3 minute Read
From self-serve to full-service, car wash operators are dedicated to providing quality, top-notch service to their customers. A venture...
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