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CWONJ Explores the Impact of Private Equity on Carwashing

KENILWORTH, NJ — The Car Wash Operators of New Jersey welcomed George Odden with Ardent Advisory Group to share his thoughts on the impact of Private Equity (PE) on the Northeast market at the association’s Fall Membership Meeting at Galloping Hill Golf Course, November 1. “The topic was timely and the comments from George were eye-opening,” according to CWONJ President Dino Nicoletta. “We had a great turnout and lots of Q & A from attendees. I was extremely happy with the event and the venue.”

CWONJ President Dino Nicoletta kicked off the evening with an award bestowed to Past President Doug Rieck. Rieck, who recently completed his second term as president, is a past recipient of the Northeast Regional Carwash Convention’s (NRCC) Most Distinguished Person Award and it’s highest honor, The Hall of Fame Award. He is active on their board and has served the CWONJ in various capacities for many years. The honor was to note his exemplary service and his most recent term as President.

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Marcus Kittrell

Mammoth Holdings’ Kittrell Speaks at Fall CWONJ Meeting

UNION, NJ — The Car Wash Operators of New Jersey (CWONJ) hosted Mammoth Holdings’ and International Carwash Association (ICA) President Marcus Kittrell at its Fall Membership Meeting, November 6, at Suburban Golf Club. A group of 80 were able to enjoy hors d’oeuvres sponsored by Micrologic and an extensive buffet before the business meeting and speaker.
“It felt great to participate in such a highly-attended meeting,” said CWONJ Vice President Dan Saidel. “Watching 80 carwash professionals share stories about the amazing wash weather we have been enjoying the past two months made the reception incredibly entertaining,” added Saidel.

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Carwash of Year award to Tom Fuller owner of Team Car Wash

CWONJ Suspends Legislative Efforts To Deem Carwashes “Essential”

After a two-year effort to get legislation passed deeming carwashes in the state “essential” during any future states of emergency or public health emergencies, the Car Wash Operators of New Jersey (CWONJ), in agreement with its lobbying firm, Princeton Public Affairs Group, has suspended the effort to win passage of the bill, according to CWONJ President Dino Nicoletta. “We put everything we had into it and for a long time it appeared that we would be successful, but the climate has changed and COVID-related bills are no longer on the table,” he said. “Our board and lobbying firm worked very hard on our behalf but it just wasn’t meant to be.”

According to PPAG Lobbyist Al Gaburo, “The longer we get away form the Pandemic, the less interested the legislature is in moving bills pertaining to it,” he said.

Nicoletta noted, however, that the association has been able to educate many legislators on the importance of the industry and its ability to operate in a contactless and essential manner.

The legislation was sponsored by Assemblywoman Aura Dunn and introduced as A 3703 in 2021.

CWONJ Bus Tour Features Newark Sites

The Car Wash Operators of New Jersey (CWONJ) toured three carwash sites on Tuesday, May 24, in the Newark, NJ, market. Approximately 50 participated in the day’s event that highlighted Wash Hounds in Bayonne, Supreme Car Wash in Newark and Soaring of Elmwood. “The weather held out, the bus was full and the washes each had their own flavor,” according to CWONJ President Dino Nicoletta. “There was a lot to see and learn on this tour.”