Stories Archive
Ask 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...
Read MoreRegional Update - WCA at The Car Wash Show 2018
August 28, 2018
2 minute Read
The WCA was excited to once again be the exclusive host of education sessions tailored specifically for self-serve operators at this year’s...
Read MoreLetter from the ICA - Summer 2018
August 28, 2018
2 minute Read
In my role with International Carwash Association I get to tell the great stories that are happening in this industry. Lucky for me,...
Read MoreAutomotive Technology
August 28, 2018
5 minute Read
When President Trump proposed a $1.7 trillion investment in America’s infrastructure in his 2018 State of the Union address, many people...
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