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.SCWA NEWS

Three POWERFUL Days to ENERGIZE your business in 2023
- World Class EXPO Floor with over 370 exhibit booths and the popular Quick Talks
- See What is New for 2023 in the Car Wash World
- Premier Education Sessions & Speakers
- Network with the most successful car wash operators
SCWA 2023 Can Be a Game Changer!
JOSE COSTA, CEO Magnolia Holdings - CEO Forum Speaker
Popular Friday Car Wash Academy; Idea Exchanges & Rapid Rounds - PLUS
NOT TOO MISS – Friday Closing General Session
Growing Your Business in the Next Economy
PANELISTS:
Justin Alford, Benny's Car Wash
David Begin, Carwash OS
Dean Palmer, WashMetrix
MODERATOR:
Rich DiPaolo, Associate Publisher – Professional Car Wash & Detailing Magazine
Today's Carwash environment offers more challenges and opportunities than ever before. With competitive pressures and economic uncertainty, carwash owners and operators need to take a fresh look at their operations for ways to manage costs as well as grow their business. Todays' technology platforms give carwash owners and operators unprecedented information for decision making and customer service. Car washes will grow in both economic boom times and recessions. Will you be one of that not only survives but thrives? Joins us for a panel "game changing" discussion.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
WhiteWater Express Car Wash expands to 88 locations
WhiteWater Express Car Wash
WhiteWater Express Car Wash successfully opened 4 new locations in December, closing out 2022 with 88 sites in 6 states and 12 MSAs. These new washes expand WhiteWater's footprint in the Southwest across the Houston, Austin, and Dallas/Fort Worth markets.
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Options for nonimmigrant workers following termination of employment
Monty & Ramirez LLP
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is providing information for nonimmigrant workers whose employment has terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily. USCIS regulations permit a discretionary grace period that allows workers in E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, or TN classifications (and their dependents) to be considered as having maintained status following the cessation of employment for up to 60 consecutive calendar days or until the end of the authorized validity period, whichever is shorter.
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Super Star Car Wash welcomes its newest location in San Tan Valley
SanTanValley.com
Super Star Car Wash is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its latest express wash location in the rapidly growing community of San Tan Valley, Arizona. This new location brings the total number of Super Star Car Wash locations across Texas, Arizona, and California to 66.
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KNOW who you want.CREATE job models. MATCH people to jobs.
Call us at: (239) 334-1050
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DOUBLE DUTY® EXTREME TIRE & WHEEL CLEANER is the answer to many of your labor-intensive cleaning needs. From tires and wheels to engines and even pesky, caked on bugs, our mega multi-tasker is non-caustic, suitable for all OEM wheels and is environmentally friendly.
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Pink Bird Car Wash hires workers that were in foster care, homeless
WPTV-TV
In the month it's been open, business has been steady at Pink Bird Car Wash off Belvedere and Australian near West Palm Beach. Owner Brent Andrews said the search for employees hasn't been easy. He found help though, through community partnerships, including local nonprofit Vita Nova, a group with a goal of helping youth find a bridge from foster care and homelessness to independence.
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Magnolia Wash Holdings acquires Blue Water Express Wash
Professional Carwashing & Detailing
Magnolia Wash Holdings recently announced the opening of a new carwash in Florida, located at 240 N Magnolia Dr. in Tallahassee, according to a press release. The debut of the new Whistle Express Car Wash comes on the heels of Magnolia’s recent acquisition of four Blue Water Car Wash facilities, which includes two locations in Enterprise and Dothan, Alabama, and two locations in Tallahassee, Florida.
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A new Buc-ee's store is coming soon along Interstate 35 south of Fort Worth
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Buc-ee's is breaking ground on a new $60 million travel center along Interstate 35 south of Fort Worth. Construction will begin this month on the 74,000-square-foot store with 120 gas pumps and all the snacks, T-shirts and Texan goodies that makes the brand and its beaver mascot famous.
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Automotive Lift Institute unveils new Lifting Points Guide
Professional Carwashing & Detailing
One of the leading causes of car lift accidents is incorrectly positioning a vehicle on the lift, according to a press release.
Most automakers specify where a lift's adapters should be placed to properly pick up their cars, trucks or SUVs.
When someone fails to follow this guidance and simply guesses where to position the adapters, the vehicle may get damaged or fall.
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Optimized for checkout efficiency and accuracy, the Pegasus Kiosk will reduce wait times, increase line efficiency by reducing errors, and free up your team members for more demanding tasks. Make buying a car wash or membership seamless by offering your customers an intuitive, customer-friendly platform.
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Garnett Station Partners recapitalizes Flagstop Car Wash
Professional Carwashing & Detailing
Garnett Station Partners, LLC, a New York-based principal investment firm that manages $1.85 billion of assets, recently announced it has partnered with CEO Jamie Nester and the management team of Flagstop Car Wash, a leading express carwash chain based in Richmond, Virginia, to recapitalize the company and provide growth capital to continue building out the Flagstop platform, according to a press release.
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The secret to a successful business: Loyal, repeat customers. Here's how to get them
USA Today via MSN
There is an oft-quoted statistic in business that it costs six times more to create a new customer than it does to keep one. Why is that? Well, there is no doubt that getting new customers definitely takes time, effort, and money, and so, as such, long-time customers are, indeed, small business gold; they allow us to pay the bills, hire employees, and grow our businesses. They are how entrepreneurs keep the dream alive.
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How to be more creative in your business
Entrepreneur via MSN
Creativity is a crucial aspect of running a successful business, as it allows for insights and innovations that can drive your company forward. While it may not always be easy to make time for creativity in the fast world of entrepreneurship, practical measures can help tap into your creativity and boost your business's potential.
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SCWA Mentor Connection
SCWA
New to the car wash industry or maybe have been in the industry for a while? Every day we face new questions; different challenges and important decisions — but as a member of SCWA you do not have to do this alone. One of the most popular benefits of SCWA membership is the SCWA Mentor Connection.
✓ Problem Solving
✓ Needing an Experienced Sounding Board
✓ Benchmarking
✓ Sharing Experiences
✓ Exploring New Insights
The SCWA Mentoring Connection links you with experienced and seasoned individual who have worked through business/operational issues with great success.
The SCWA Mentoring Connection is a free benefit of SCWA membership.
To get connected call the SCWA Headquarters 1-800-440-0644.
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