Northeast Regional Carwash Convention October 2-4, 2023
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32nd NRCC Continues to Raise the Bar
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.”
From Your President
It’s 2023 and I’m excited! Not only is the new year an opportunity for new beginnings and in our case, lots of dirty cars, but it’s an opportunity for the Connecticut Carwash Association (CCA) to host the 2023 Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC), October 2-4 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
For those of you who attended the 2022 show I know the content and show floor did not disappoint. I sit on the planning board for the show and I know first-hand how much work, effort and thought goes into putting an NRCC together. This past year we had some great education from a diverse set of presenters, to the largest show floor in the history of the show with 358 vendor booths.
For me, a real highlight was hearing our Keynote Speaker, Retired Staff Sergeant Travis Mills. Sergeant Mills garnered two standing ovations and shared his story of courage, service and resilience with 300 attendees for his Keynote. I personally left that Keynote feeling uplifted and honored to have heard his story. Hearing first hand what he had been through and overcame really motivated me and helped me put life into perspective. I have heard a lot of NRCC Keynote speakers, and even though he isn’t a carwasher, and didn’t pretend to be, Sergeant Mills was one of our best Keynote Speakers, if not our best, in my opinion.
As the host association for the 2023 show, the CCA has a lot of input into the event. We have already begun looking into our 2023 Keynote Speaker thanks to the generosity of co-sponsors Micrologic Associates and InnovateIT. Their financial support enables us to bring a high caliber of speaker to the event and we will do our best to find someone of Sergeant Mills’ caliber.
Along those lines, if there is any seminar topic or speaker you think we should consider, please reach out to me. Believe me, even though this show has been in existence for 33 years, we can always improve upon its content and we welcome your feedback. We also would appreciate the operators of Connecticut attending the event. It’s an easy drive and a few days away from your wash. It’s a great opportunity recharge and regroup while taking time to interact with fellow operators. I always come back to my wash with new ideas and I always come back motived to do better and wash more cars. Isn’t that what it’s really all about?
Bob Rossini, CCA President
The Connecticut Car wash Association (CCA) is a member-driven association. It exists solely to serve members’ needs, protect members’ best interests, and to be responsive to members’ requests. The list of tangible CCA membership benefits is long (and growing), but the list of intangible benefits is even longer.
How can you put a price tag on the camaraderie you enjoy with your industry peers? How can you place a value on having the ability to make connections on a regular basis with other car wash operators who can help you through tough times? What price would you be willing to pay to have the chance to learn from our industry’s most successful operators? Stay active in your local industry trade association. Read more
Becoming a CCA member offers many member-only which range from discounted web site and insurance services to discounted electrical and credit card processing services.
Member Alert!
Effective October 1, 2019, the minimum wage in CT will increase to $11.00/hr.
By June 1, 2023, the state’s minimum wage will be $15/hr.
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Interested in Getting More Involved?
The CCA Board is always looking for new board members and/or Committee Members. To learn about both opportunities call Suzanne at 518/280-6-4767. We also welcome you to attend a board meeting to see what we are working on!