29th NRCC Innovates, Educates, Inspires
29th NRCC Innovates, Educates, Inspires
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — The Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC), October 1-3, at the Atlantic City Convention Center boasted nearly 300 walk-ins on the first day of show hours demonstrating the need for the annual event and it’s mission, according to 2018 Chairman Doug Rieck. […]
PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
It’s that time of the year when snowstorms create lines of salt covered cars waiting in line at your wash. You’ve probably spent time going through the tunnel, checking the conveyor, brushes, soap and wax applicators. You’re sure you have enough products on hand to handle that record weekend. These are the things […]
Sexual Harassement Policy & Training Now Required for Full and Part-Timers
Sexual Harassement Policy & Training Now Required for Full and Part-Timers
By William Y. Crowell, III
Legislation enacted with the 2018-19 New York State budget requires all employers to adopt a sexual harassment policy in addition to a sexual harassment training program. This mandate applies without regard to the number […]
Mad World
Where do I begin? This morning, while having coffee and reading the news online, I came across an article that really rattled me.
It was a story of a university, here in America, where a large group of students felt “scared and intimidated” by some words written in chalk at several areas of their campus. These […]
Don’t Worry About the Horse Being Blind, Just Load the Wagon…
“Don’t worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon” John Madden, football coach and NFL announcer.
This is one of my favorite all time quotes. I use it often and people look at me quizzically when I do. In coach speak, it means, just keep plugging and don’t worry about what’s going on around […]
PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
I recently attended a seminar where the speaker emphasized the importance of keeping your audience engaged. He suggested “switching gears,” and rotating between related topics to keep people focused and their energy levels up.
With that idea fresh in my mind and my first cup of coffee in hand, I will start this column with congratulations […]
VENUS & MARS
Dear Venus and Mars,
We are headed into our busy season… what have you done differently this year to make sure you are ready to maximize your volume?
Venus Says
There are several things we are hoping to get done before winter really arrives in the valley. Some are outside touchups but others are those inside that will help […]
Chemicals, trash cans, oranges, and other random thoughts…
These are the things that I have floating around in my head that I’ve never been able to understand. Maybe you can help me out.
Why is it that while chemicals are at least half of the equation in getting a clean car, they are the 1st place operators want to cut when business slows?
Why is […]
26th NRCC Celebrates Move to ACCC with Record-Breaking Numbers!
Walt Hartl is awarded the NRCC 2015 Hall of Fame Award by Show Chairperson Dave Dugoff and 2014 recipient Mike Benmosche.
Atlantic City, NJ — The 26th Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC), October 5-7, moved its venue to the Atlantic City Convention Center (ACCC) and in doing so attracted 301 […]