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WCA celebrated their 30th Annual Convention & Tradeshow October 17 – 19, 2011 at the San Diego Convention Center. The WCA’s show is THE longest running car wash show and ranks as one of the best regional car wash shows in the country. Attendance in San Diego increased by 31% over last year’s show – best attendance since 2008. Becky Kube, Q.B. Enterprises, a long time exhibitor with WCA stated, “People we talked to were new to the WCA, car washing and to us as customers. Great addition!”
In addition to the quantity of increase was the quality of attendees as well. Referring to the 954 operators who attended the 2011 show Darrin Baum of Ecolab and chair of the WCA Convention & Tradeshow stated “Our vendors say it was one of the best regional shows they have attended in years. Not only did we have an increase in total attendance but a jump in the number of car wash operators attending the show as well.” This increase in operators represented a 51% increase over 2010 and made it the best car wash operator attended WCA tradeshow since 2005.
“I think that Tuesday in San Diego was an outstanding day. Well attended, extremely busy, and capped off with a great night at the Midway,” stated Brian Gleason of Peco Car Wash Systems. Mr. Gleason was referring to the special reception that was held aboard the USS Midway aircraft carrier floating museum. More than 420 attendees and vendors gathered for this unique celebration and WCA Award Ceremony recognizing the following 2011 WCA Award Recipients: Sonny Fazio, Sonny’s- Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award; Jeff Coplin, Matt & Jeff’s Car Wash- Most Innovative Operator; Ramon Paz, Bixby Knolls Car Wash- Car Wash Manager of the Year; Kirk Kuzmantic, Rancho Car Wash- Special Service; and Jarret J. Jakubowski, Self Service CarWash News - Special Service Award.
“One of the best parts of a regional show is the ability to network and solidify relationships. You provided a great atmosphere to do that at this show. For us there appeared to be a lot of business opportunities represented on the floor, stated Paul Fazio with Sonny’s.
Besides drawing a significant attendance locally, the 2011 WCA Convention & Tradeshow had attendees from 41 states, Canada and Australia. The WCA plans to return to the San Diego Convention Center for their 2012 Convention & Tradeshow, scheduled for September 18 – 20, 2012.
In addition to the quantity of increase was the quality of attendees as well. Referring to the 954 operators who attended the 2011 show Darrin Baum of Ecolab and chair of the WCA Convention & Tradeshow stated “Our vendors say it was one of the best regional shows they have attended in years. Not only did we have an increase in total attendance but a jump in the number of car wash operators attending the show as well.” This increase in operators represented a 51% increase over 2010 and made it the best car wash operator attended WCA tradeshow since 2005.
“I think that Tuesday in San Diego was an outstanding day. Well attended, extremely busy, and capped off with a great night at the Midway,” stated Brian Gleason of Peco Car Wash Systems. Mr. Gleason was referring to the special reception that was held aboard the USS Midway aircraft carrier floating museum. More than 420 attendees and vendors gathered for this unique celebration and WCA Award Ceremony recognizing the following 2011 WCA Award Recipients: Sonny Fazio, Sonny’s- Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award; Jeff Coplin, Matt & Jeff’s Car Wash- Most Innovative Operator; Ramon Paz, Bixby Knolls Car Wash- Car Wash Manager of the Year; Kirk Kuzmantic, Rancho Car Wash- Special Service; and Jarret J. Jakubowski, Self Service CarWash News - Special Service Award.
“One of the best parts of a regional show is the ability to network and solidify relationships. You provided a great atmosphere to do that at this show. For us there appeared to be a lot of business opportunities represented on the floor, stated Paul Fazio with Sonny’s.
Besides drawing a significant attendance locally, the 2011 WCA Convention & Tradeshow had attendees from 41 states, Canada and Australia. The WCA plans to return to the San Diego Convention Center for their 2012 Convention & Tradeshow, scheduled for September 18 – 20, 2012.
