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OPERATIONSRETAIL Owners/Managers 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Trade Show Open 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Car Care World Expo™ Welcome Celebration Tuesday, May 3 8:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Education Sessions 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Keynote Address: “Challenge of Change,” presented by: Joe Theismann, former NFL star and current entrepreneur and NFL Network Analyst 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Trade Show Open Wednesday, May 4 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Trade Show Open GOLF OUTING New this year, the International Carwash Association™ is hosting a golf outing for all Expo attendees. To be held on Sunday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, the outing will include greens fees, a cart, practice balls and the tournament set-up, as well as roundtrip trans- portation. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery and mingle with fellow car wash professionals at this fun, laid back event held the day before the trade show opens. What: Golf Outing Where: The Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort When: Sunday,May 1 at 1:30 p.m. Transportation will begin starting at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $150 for all attendees; $45 for club rental (payment must be made upon pick-up) Register: Check the Golf option during your Car Care World Expo™ registration. For questions, contact info@carwash.org. WELCOME CELEBRATION Kickoff your Car Care World Expo™ 2011 experience at the Car Care World Expo Welcome Celebration on Monday, May 2 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Venetian Ballrooom. Network with thousands of attendees and exhibitors and enjoy beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment at the Venetian Ballroom on the opening night of Expo. This net- working event will feature the annual State of the Industry Address. What:Welcome Celebration Where: The Venetian Ballroom When:Monday,May 2 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 30 MARCH 2011 Cost: ICA Members $75; Non-Members $99 Register: Check the Car Care World Expo Welcome Celebration option during your Car Care World Expo regis- tration. For questions, contact info@carwash.org. KEYNOTE ADDRESS Challenge of Change: Keynote Address by Joe Theismann Tuesday,May 3, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Drawing from personal experience, Joe Theismann knows how to deal with the Challenge of Change.On November 18, 1985, he was on top of his game—a two-time Pro Bowl play- er and the most productive quarterback in the history of the Washington Redskins. Later that evening, he found himself in a hospital bed with a compound fracture to his leg, shat- tering both his career and his boyhood dream.At age thirty- five, he was faced with starting over his personal life and pro- fessional career. In this stirring presentation, individuals and organizations learn how to tackle change by keeping a posi- tive mental outlook and committing to a vision that guides you to the top. SEMINARS ICA: Introduction to the Car Wash Business - Proven Approaches for Interested Investors Date: Sunday,May 1, 2011 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Reception to immediately fol- low) This seminar will provide new investors with a thor- ough understanding of the car wash industry, presented by industry leading experts who know and understand new investors’ business. Attendees will learn car wash business models, how to develop their business strategy, site selection and development tactics and how to optimally finance their business. Attendees will walk away with answers to “the top 10 questions every investor wants to know,”as well as a num- ber of templates and business tools to enhance their car wash business. ICA: Maximizing Revenue from your Car Washes - Proven Approaches for Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Operators Date:Monday,May 2, 2011 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Designed for Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Owners, this seminar will provide a deep dive into to the car wash industry to help attendees enhance make sense of the car wash as a profit center, develop a brand that attracts cus- tomers, identify the right distributors and grow distributor relationships, and effectively market and promote their busi- ness to maximize their profit potential. NPN Magazine www.npnweb.com