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Gift Card Scam Alert & Signage
New York Department of State Reminds Businesses of New Law to Protect Consumers from Potential Gift Card Scams
Gift Card Scam Alert Signs
Minimum Wage
Governor Hochul Announces Historic Agreement to Increase New York’s Minimum Wage and Index to Inflation as Part of FY 2024 Budget
32nd NRCC Continues to Raise the Bar
The September event had record-breaking vendor booths
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — The 32nd Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC), September 19-21, at the Atlantic City Convention Center reached its highest booth count in the show’s history, with 358 sold. And although attendee numbers did not surpass those of 2022, the energy from the seminar lineup and Keynote Speaker put the show over the top, according to Dave Ellard and John Shalbey, Jr., show co-chairs. “Attendees were excited to be at an event with a bunch of carwash entrepreneurs and be able to talk about business, make deals and have fun,” said Shalbey. “From the exhibitor side I heard that attendees were not just kicking tires, but truly investigating and spending money on the latest and greatest technology.”
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“Did you know?”
Changes to W-4 Form renamed the Employee’s Withholding Certificate!
Model SEXUAL HARASSMENT Policy
Every employer in New York State is required to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy no matter the size of the business in the Governor’s efforts to combat sexual harassment in the workplace.
Click the link below for specifics on this policy.
https://www.ny.gov/combating-sexual-harassment-workplace/employers
https://www.ny.gov/programs/combating-sexual-harassment-workplace
The Quickest, Easiest Way to Get Compliant with NY State’s Sexual Harassment Mandate
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WaterSavers™
The NYSCWA is a new partner with the ICA's WaterSavers™ program! All NYSCWA members are eligible and you DO NOT need to be a member of the ICA to participate. This program is designed to help carwash owners and operators promote their environmentally-friendly business practices and educate consumers about the environmental benefits of professional carwashing. To sign up visit icawatersavers.com. Consumers can learn more about this program at www.washwithwatersavers.com
NYSCWA Political Action Committee
The New York State Car Wash Association Political Action Commitee (PAC) is designed to help our lobbyist attend key fundraisers at the state capitol. This helps spread the word about the merits of professional carwashing and the issues that operators across the state face on a daily basis. The PAC is funded by donations that are used solely for this purpose. All money in the PAC is reported to the state in a semi-annual report.
Donations can be made in any amount up to $5,000 annually. To make a donation simply complete the form at the top of this page and mail it to the address listed along with your check. We appreciate all of your support !
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NYSCWA Fall Membership Meeting & Tour
Double or Nothing!
Join us as we visit two EXCEPTIONAL Double Tunnels in Rochester and Mix & Mingle at Heroes Brewing Company
Wednesday, October 30
click here to register!
Spring Carwash
Tour Recap
The New York State Car Wash Association (NYSCWA) spent a picture-perfect day touring three unique washes before heading back to the Hilton Garden Inn in Clifton Park on May 2 for drinks, dinner and a program on how to master your Google business profile. The full tour bus was sponsored by Simoniz USA.
The first stop on the tour was a one-year-young site in Malta called Buster’s Car Wash. The Sonny’s-equipped express exterior boasts a 120-foot conveyor, 18 free vacs and a Buster’s radio station for its customers listening pleasure. The site also features “green” chemicals. It is owned by the Lansing family and opened in December of 2023. read more
NYSCWA Holds Event at JMA Dome
SYRACUSE, NY, — The New York State Car Wash Association (NYSCWA) held an informal event at the JMA Wireless Dome (formerly The Carrier Dome) on September 23 when the Syracuse Orange took on the Army West Point Black Knights for a noon football game here. The event was sponsored by Simoniz USA and Micrologic.
A pre-game was hosted by K & S Car Wash and catered by Lasca’s Restaurant, both of Auburn. “We were happy to help out and provide some great food for those in attendance,” said Chris Kubarek, with K & S and an NYSCWA board member. “It was a fun day.”
The Orange were victorious beating the Black Knights 29 to 16. Added NYSCWA President Walt Hartl, “Thanks to our sponsors and to those who were able to come out to the game. You’ve got to love college football!”
Spring Wash Tour & Dinner |
Spring Meeting Features Tour, Communications Consultant Skip Weisman
The New York State Car Wash Association (NYSCWA) held its Spring Membership Meeting on June 1 here with a visit to the Hudson River Valley to tour some exceptional washes, strengthen communication skills and enjoy authentic barbecue and Cajun-style cuisine at Ole Savannah Southern Table & Bar in the city’s historic Rondout Landing.
With a full bus, compliments of Micrologic Associates, two outstanding washes were toured on a picture-perfect, albeit steamy 90-degree day. At the first stop the group enjoyed a tour of Scrub-A-Dub Express, a new site operated by Doug Kleeschulte. The wash, literally off the New York State Thruway at Exit 19, was for sale for some time as it came with numerous challenges, an odd-shaped lot and COVID construction, but Kleeschulte was able to overcome the odds to create a stunning and busy site. The wash features a 112-foot tunnel and 100-foot conveyor, 12 Vacutech vacs, MacNeil, Motor City, AVW, Petit, InnovateIT and G & G Industrial Lighting equipment, as well as Ver-Tech Labs chemical. read more…
Fall Meeting Features Tour, Tasting & Industry Icon Bill Martin |
Guest Speaker Bill Martin of Metro Express and Amplify Car Wash Advisors
UTICA, NY — The New York State Car Wash Association (NYSCWA) held its Fall Membership Meeting on October 20 here with its first visit to this market, according to President Walt Hartl. “With a state this large it’s challenging to hit every market, but we try. Our first visit to the Utica market proved extremely successful, however,” he said. “It was a great day of touring, learning and bonding with our members.”
New Member Benefit with Merchant Advocate
Membership Outreach
Former NYSCWA board member, Paul Christian, of Dr. Huggs
Car Wash, is asking for support after his daughter and son-in-law was in a
terrible motorcycle accident.
If you can help, please visit this Go Fund Me page
Carwash Tour |
NYSCWA Tour Features Express Models, Electrification Initiative Update
The New York State Car Wash Association (NYSCWA) demonstrated its resilience and value during its Spring Carwash Tour in the Albany market on June 1. Just shy of 60 toured three new express exterior sites and gathered at The Century House in Latham to hear from NY State Commissioner John B. Howard, who spoke on the electrification initiative that will impact the industry.