Northeast Regional Carwash Convention
2021 NRCC
October 4-6
Atlantic City Convention Center
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
www.nrccshow.com
2021 NRCC Keynote Speaker
4.12.21 | DEEP Permit Link
DEEP chose not to renew the General Permit for the Discharge of Vehicle Maintenance Wastewater (Vehicle Maintenance GP) which expired January 23, 2021. The Vehicle Maintenance GP was consolidated into the General Permit for Discharges from Miscellaneous Industrial Users (MIU GP) that became effective October 31, 2020.
2.21.21 | PPP updates
12.21.20 | Congress seals agreement on COVID relief, government funding
11.4.2020 | Updated CT CARES ACT Small Business Grant Program
Open for Business 5.20.20
As of May 20, retail establishments in Connecticut can resume in-person operations following specific sector rules. All carwash models fall under “Retail & Malls.”
Please note that you have to self certify using the link below before opening.
https://business.ct.gov/recovery
https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Coronavirus-Business-Recovery/Sector-Rules-for-May-20-Reopen
https://reopen.ct.gov
If you are not a CCA member, or your membership has lapsed, visit wewashctcars.com and pay your membership dues and receive a copy of this ruling.
CCA * wewashctcars.com * 518-280-4767
Workers Comp
7.24.20 | Workers Comp Rules for Essential Workers Impacted by COVID-19
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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.
Read more on the below links:
Connecticut the Latest State to Increase the Statewide Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour
Basic Information for Employers about Connecticut’s Wage and Hour Laws*
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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!
From Your President
If you know me, you know that I am an outgoing kind of guy. I like to engage and see true value in participation and getting involved in the industry I love. Part of this engagement comes from a genuine love of people, but an even bigger part of it comes from knowing that getting involved, participating and educating myself will paid back in spades.
A perfect example of this is my tenure as President of the Connecticut Carwash Association (CCA). I have held this position for several years now and prior to that I served as a board member. I see the value in meeting quarterly with my board and in planning events and programs that will be beneficial to our membership. When COVID hit, our association, its lobbyist and board worked tirelessly to keep us open and washing cars. Priceless, I think, and a totally valid reason to join our association.
We are always looking to provide our membership with value. We will again go after the unfair tax on our self-service segment of the industry in the next year. Thanks to our lobbyist, P.J. Cimini, and his contacts in Hartford, we will position ourselves to get in front of the legislators who make the decisions at the capitol. Yet another reason to join our association and get involved.
In addition to my role as President, I sit on the board of the Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC). This is a group of representatives from each of the five East Coast carwash associations who coordinate the annual show in Atlantic City (October 4-6, 2021). Over the last year, due to COVID, we have met virtually to ensure that when the time is right (and it is in 2021!) we can put on the best possible trade show and educational track for you.
To me, attending the NRCC is a no-brainer. It’s two days away from your wash where you can connect with fellow operators, touch and feel equipment on a trade show floor that is welcoming and approachable and learn, though educational programming, how to be a better carwasher. The price to attend is peanuts. The drive is easy and the accommodations this year will be at the newly-renovated Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Atlantic City’s iconic boardwalk. All precautions will be taken to meet CDC and New Jersey COVID guidelines. You will be safe. You will learn. You will grow and you will have some fun. And we all need that after enduring the past 15 months!
Bottom line, please consider getting involved in your state association. Please consider attending the 31st NRCC. In fact, put it on your calendar now and make it happen. Trust me, you will be glad you did! See you in AC! (nrccshow.com)
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.