Stories Archive
Blast From the Past - Winter 2017 - 2018
March 9, 2018
3 minute Read
We occasionally provide excerpts from The Great American Car Wash Story. Former ICA Executive Director Gus Trantham and veteran commercial...
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Moving in a Disruptive Direction
March 9, 2018
5 minute Read
Some still dream of inventing that next big thing, the singular product that will change everyone’s lives for the better.
But these days,...
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Profile - Sarah Ross
March 9, 2018
3 minute Read
It’s probably safe to say that few women have seen — or been a part of — as much growth in the car-washing industry as Sarah Ross. When...
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Building a Positive Company Culture
March 9, 2018
5 minute Read
We’ve all heard about employee perks offered by the goliaths of the country’s happiest workplaces. Google offers free haircuts and dry...
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Car Wash Show Europe's Second Coming
March 8, 2018
3 minute Read
The second edition of Car Wash Show Europe took place between 25 and 27 September, at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre. With 30 percent...
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The How of Carwashing
March 8, 2018
3 minute Read
This interview is an excerpt from “The How of Carwashing” podcast. For the complete interview, please visit www.thehowofcarwashing.com. ...
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Ready, Set, Grow!
March 8, 2018
8 minute Read
Verne Harnish is not the type of guy who settles for good enough. As the founder of the Young Entrepreneurs’ Organization, now known as...
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Renovation Station - Bennett's Detailing
February 28, 2018
2 minute Read
After more than 2 years operating in a former mechanics garage, Bennett’s Detail in Northeast Pennsylvania needed a little love.
Faded...
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Where the Rubber Meets the Road
January 1, 2018
4 minute Read
America has had a love affair with the automobile for well over 100 years, and today the car is still an iconic symbol of freedom and...
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Car wash fundraisers without waste
December 13, 2017
5 minute Read
A 10-student robotics team at Paterson Elementary School in Fleming Island, Fla., wanted to make a difference in the area of water waste....
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Splash! 2017 brings car wash industry together in New Orleans
November 8, 2017
3 minute Read
Car wash professionals gathered in New Orleans in October for 24 hours of fun, food, friends and education at International Carwash...
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Profile - Kadelyn Burgess
November 7, 2017
2 minute Read
Congratulations to Kadelyn Burgess, a Crew Carwash employee and Tri-West High School student in Lizton, Ind. for her selection as this...
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