Stories Archive
Car Wash Industry Celebrates Centennial Milestone
January 1, 2014
2 minute Read
The International Carwash Association is leading the professional car wash industry through the 100-year anniversary with a series of...
Read MoreFighting for Innovation
January 1, 2014
6 minute Read
Economist Robert Gordon garnered a great deal of attention in 2013 for his TED Talk, The death of innovation, the end of growth, based on...
Read MoreRise to the Top
January 1, 2014
5 minute Read
Everything is marketing. Generally, people’s first instincts when they hear the term ‘marketing’ is selling or maybe even advertising....
Read MoreOn the Road but Still Online
January 1, 2014
6 minute Read
Want to know how to find the closest car wash with the best price and the shortest wait time? Ask your car.
You may not get an answer...
Read MoreBlast from the Past - Winter 2013
October 2, 2013
3 minute Read
We occasionally provide excerpts from The Great American Car Wash Story. Former ICA Executive Director Gus Trantham and veteran commercial...
Read MoreMeet the Board - Marcus Greene
October 2, 2013
3 minute Read
MARCUS GREENE
OwnerPronto Car Wash and Quik LubeSt. Petersburg, Fla.Senior Vice PresidentBranch Banking & Trust
Marcus Greene is...
Read MoreTake A Tour - Stuttgart, Germany
October 2, 2013
1 minute Read
Mr. Wash Autoservice AG
Stuttgart, Germany
Mr. Wash Autoservice AG opened in June 2009 in Stuttgart, the capital of the state of...
Read MoreA Grassroots Campaign
October 1, 2013
3 minute Read
Mike Berger at Pastime Auto Wash has been making the most of his WaterSavers membership. He’s recently seen a 29 percent increase in...
Read MoreFocus on a Member - Winter 2013
October 1, 2013
4 minute Read
Freddy Smith
Fabulous Freddy’s Nevada and UtahQ: Tell us about your business.
A: Fabulous Freddy’s is a one-stop-shop auto facility. We...
Read MoreDon’t Delay Preparation for Health Care Reform
October 1, 2013
6 minute Read
This article serves as one of many resources to be considered when evaluating the Affordable Care Act’s implications. It does not...
Read MoreThe Art of Enchantment
October 1, 2013
6 minute Read
One definition of the verb “enchantment” is “to attract and delight.” Any successful small business owner has to master the art of...
Read MoreIf Disaster Strikes, Are You Covered?
October 1, 2013
4 minute Read
Like most small business owners, Michael Conte has had his fair share of moments wondering why he spent so much money on insurance.
But...
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