WEEK IN REVIEW

A look back at the week's top stories.

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP

A look back at the week’s top stories:

👉OhmCo and CarWashApp.com partner to simplify car wash memberships

OhmCo, a design-focused digital marketing agency for the car wash industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with CarWashApp.com, a progressive web app built to assist car washes run memberships, promotions and online sales. Read more here.

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Links Car Wash has revamped and expanded its executive team with the announcement of new chief executive and financial officers. Links, a fast-growing express car wash company and affiliate of Madison Capital Group, recently named Joe Teague as Chief Executive Officer and Kelly Bacon has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Read more here.

👉Autobell Car Wash completes renovation of nearly 45-year-old North Carolina site

Autobell Car Wash recently celebrated the completion of a renovation of its longtime site in Monroe, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte. The site, located at 536 Morgan Mill Rd. in Monroe near the intersection of bust U.S. Highway 74 originally opened in 1981. Read more here.

👉Owner of now-demolished car wash in Columbia, S.C., blames city for its closure

A judge is set to decide whether a lawsuit filed by the owner of the now-demolished Constan Car Wash can proceed against the city of Columbia, South Carolina. In the suit, the owner of the car wash formerly located in the Five Points neighborhood, O. Stanley Smith, claims the city put the nearly 75-year-old operation out of business. Read more here.

👉Tommy’s Express hosts humane society fundraiser as part of Kentucky site's first year anniversary celebration

Tommy’s Express Car Wash in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is hosting a community fundraiser on Saturday to celebrate the site’s one-year anniversary. The site, at 2920 Scottsville Rd. in Bowling Green, will host a “birthday party” between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine) which includes a fundraiser for the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society. Read more here.

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📅WHAT’S COMING UP📅

  • Sunshine Expo 2025: The Florida Petroleum Marketers Association’s annual event is July 28-30, 2025, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. More info here.  

  • Leadership Worth Following Growth Summit: The LWF’s Growth Summit, designed to bring together car wash professionals committed to growth, impact and authentic leadership, is Sept. 22-23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. More info here.

  • Car Wash Show Europe 2025: The leading car wash trade fair in Europe takes place Sept. 24-25, 2025, at EXPO Greater Amsterdam in the Netherlands. More info here.

  • Northeast Regional Carwash Convention 2025: The NRCC, scheduled for Oct. 6-8, 2025, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, includes educational seminars, keynote speakers, and a large trade show. More info here.

  • NACS Show 2025: The National Association of Convenience Stores trade show, scheduled for Oct. 14-17, 2025, Chicago, Illinois, brings together convenience and fuel retailing industry professionals for learning, buying and selling and networking. More info here.

  • ROADMAP by ICA: The International Carwash Association presents its two-day ROADMAP conference in Dallas, Texas. Day 1’s focus will be “People,” while Day 2 will be “Projections.” More info here.

  • SEMO Show 2025: The Specialty Equipment Market Association’s annual automotive industry tradeshow is Nov. 4-7, 2025, at the Las Vegas (Nevada) Convention Center. Read more here.

  • SCWA Convention & Expo 2026: The Southwest Car Wash Association’s annual “First Big Car Wash Show of Year” will be held Feb. 25-27, 2026, at the Fort Worth (Texas) Convention Center. More info here.

  • ICA 2026 The Car Wash Show: The International Carwash Association’s premier event is set for May 11-13, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. More info here.

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