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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:
👉Clean Express Auto Wash repeats as 2025 “Cleveland Top Workplace” winner
Clean Express Auto Wash has been named a “Cleveland Top Workplace” for the second consecutive year. The award is given by The Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper and Cleveland.com and recognizes companies that prioritize a people-centered culture and empower employees to thrive. Read more here.
👉35th Northeast Regional Carwash Convention to feature top speakers and expanded networking events
The 35th annual Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC) has confirmed a dynamic speaker lineup and expanded programming, including a global virtual carwash tour. The convention is set for Oct. 6-8 and will be held at the Atlantic City (N.J.) Convention Center. This year’s event features 54,000-plus square feet of exhibits, car wash education sessions, and more opportunities to network and connect than ever before. Read more here.
👉Cheetah Clean Auto Wash completes the acquisition of another Kentucky car wash
Cheetah Clean Auto Wash recently announced the acquisition of another Kentucky car wash – EZ Kleen Car Wash located at 14855 Fort Campbell Blvd. in Oak Grove, Kentucky. This move marks the company’s official entry into the Oak Grove market and expands its branded footprint to 16 locations across Kentucky and Tennessee. Read more here.
👉AquaShine Express Car Wash receives 2025 'Best of South Carolina' honor
The Greensville, South Carolina, site of AquaShine Express Car Wash, a leading provider of fast, high-quality car wash services throughout the Southeast, has been named a 2025 “Best of South Carolina” winner. Read more here.
👉Independence Day car wash specials: From free washes to Goldfish
Car washes have become innovative at promotions and holidays often bring out some of the most creative offers for customers. This year’s Independence Day holiday is no exception, although some car washes have elected to close early – or for the day – to give time off for their employees to spend time with their friends and families. 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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