http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/ The purpose of the NECA is to advance the interest of the car wash industry, foster positive relations between ourselves and the public and to supplement the ICA's initiatives to enhance the position of the car wash industry. en-us <p>The Conversationn Continues: A follow-up to <em>The Solution Room</em></p> http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/6159/january-8th-forum-and-the-conversation-continues.htm pThe Conversationn Continues A follow-up to emThe Solution Roomemp 2013-01-15T00:00:00 <p><span style="font-size: 11px">NECA&rsquo;s winter meeting held on January 8^th at the Dedham Hilton provided lots of answers and much food for thought. To build upon discussions in &ldquo;The Solution Room&rdquo;, our fall meeting, we assembled a panel moderated by Bob Katseff of Turnpike Car Wash. Our panelists were Brian Messina of Royal T Car Wash, Terrance Elder of Triple Play Car Wash and Greg Thompson of Bedford Car Wash.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11px">The questions and discussions were far ranging and featured lively audience participation. Here&rsquo;s a sampling of the topics addressed:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 11px">Using foam brushes in cold climates</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11px">Creating employee incentives to upsell</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11px">Paintless, dent removal and other potential profit centers</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11px">Unlimited car washing programs</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11px">DPW salt trucks use of self serves</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11px">Limiting liability from slips and falls&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11px">LED lighting</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11px">Credit card use in self serve bays</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11px">Staffing on rainy days</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 11px">At this meeting, we also honored outgoing Board members:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 11px">Ron Bousquet, for his dedication to the office of President, 2011 &ndash; 2012</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11px">Joe Mead, in appreciation for his service as Treasurer and as a member of the Board of Directors, 2008 </span>- <span style="font-size: 11px">2012</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11px">Gary MacKenzie and Russ Picard, in appreciation for their service as a member s of the Board of Directors, 2010 &ndash; 2012|</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11px">Jeff DiLauro, in appreciation for his service as a member of the Board of Directors, 2011 - 2012</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 11px">Special thanks to Autowash Maintenance Corporation who sponsored the winter meeting dinner and program.</span></p> http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/6138/the-conversations-continued-jan-8th-2013.htm pspan stylefont-size 11pxNECArsquos winter meeting held on January 8supthsup at the Dedham Hilton provided lots of answers and much food for thought To build upon discussions in ldquoThe Solution Roomrdquo our fall meeting we assembled a panel moderated by Bob Katseff of Turnpike Car Wash Our panelists were Brian Messina of Royal T Car Wash Terrance Elder of Triple Play Car Wash and Greg Thompson of Bedford Car Washspanppspan stylefont-size 11pxThe questions and discussions were far ranging and featured lively audience participation Herersquos a sampling of the topics addressedspanpullispan stylefont-size 11pxUsing foam brushes in cold climatesspanlilispan stylefont-size 11pxCreating employee incentives to upsellspanlilispan stylefont-size 11pxPaintless dent removal and other potential profit centersspanlilispan stylefont-size 11pxUnlimited car washing programsspanlilispan stylefont-size 11pxDPW salt trucks use of self servesspanlilispan stylefont-size 11pxLimiting liability from slips and fallsnbspspanlilispan stylefont-size 11pxLED lightingspanlilispan stylefont-size 11pxCredit card use in self serve baysspanlilispan stylefont-size 11pxStaffing on rainy daysspanliulpspan stylefont-size 11pxAt this meeting we also honored outgoing Board membersspanpullispan stylefont-size 11pxRon Bousquet for his dedication to the office of President 2011 ndash 2012spanlilispan stylefont-size 11pxJoe Mead in appreciation for his service as Treasurer and as a member of the Board of Directors 2008 span- span stylefont-size 11px2012spanlilispan stylefont-size 11pxGary MacKenzie and Russ Picard in appreciation for their service as a member s of the Board of Directors 2010 ndash 2012spanlilispan stylefont-size 11pxJeff DiLauro in appreciation for his service as a member of the Board of Directors 2011 - 2012spanliulpspan stylefont-size 11pxSpecial thanks to Autowash Maintenance Corporation who sponsored the winter meeting dinner and programspanp 2013-03-25T00:00:00 <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 84, 160);"><strong>Together, we know all the answers!</strong></span></p> http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/6040/the-solution-room-tuesday-nov-13th-2012.htm pspan stylecolor rgb0 84 160strongTogether we know all the answersstrongspanp 2012-12-28T00:00:00 http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/5926/an-evening-at-f1.htm 2012-09-17T00:00:00 http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/5881/industry-news.htm T http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/5877/a-hard-fought-victory-in-rhode-island.htm 2012-07-11T00:00:00 http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/5858/a-tool-for-assessing-car-wash-business-performance.htm T http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/5846/2012-table-top-tour-and-show.htm 2012-05-31T00:00:00 http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/5802/get-environmentally-savvy.htm 2012-04-30T00:00:00 http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/5801/2012-scholarship-application.htm 2012-02-03T00:00:00 http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/5710/kudos-to-paul-vercollone.htm 2012-02-15T00:00:00 http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/5709/kudos-to-kevin-labadini.htm 2012-02-14T00:00:00 <p>A True &ldquo;How To&rdquo; Use Social Media Marketing</p> http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/5703/2-and-7-and-12-meeting-the-brave-new-world-of-email-marketing.htm pA True ldquoHow Tordquo Use Social Media Marketingp 2012-02-09T00:00:00 http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/5604/what-do-you-need-neca-wants-to-know.htm T http://www.newenglandcarwash.org/feature/5575/patti-kaplan-makes-it-happen.htm 2011-11-02T00:00:00