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CWONJ Meeting Highlights the POS, Honors Washes and John Criscuolo Sr.

ISELIN, NJ — The Car Wash Operators of New Jersey (CWONJ) met
November 10 at the Hotel Woodbridge here for its annual Fall
Membership Meeting. The event, which attracted nearly 50, included a
panel discussion on “How Your POS Can Make You More Money,”
according to CWONJ President Mike Conte, who also moderated the
event. “We had three great presenters who really know their stuff,”
said Conte. “Our members walked away with a lot of good information
that will help them increase their bottom line.”
Innovative Control Systems’ Brian Bath, Micrologic’s Miguel Gonzalez
and DRB Systems’ Todd Davy spent an hour discussing everything
from how a POS can save on labor costs, to how its features can help
to better market the wash, in addition to much more.
Prior to the panel discussion two washes were honored with the
association’s first Carwash of the Year Awards. Recipients of the honor
were Rt. 130 Car Wash & Express Lube owned by Chris Vernon and 33
East Car Wash of Ocean owned by Jack Aaronson. Aaronson’s son
Chad accepted the award on his father’s behalf.
The evening ended with a special Lifetime Achievement Award
bestowed upon John Criscuolo Sr. of AE Styles Manufacturing.
Criscuolo, who has been in the industry for 53 years, was praised for
tireless dedication to the industry in New Jersey and his innovative
products that have impacted carwashing. Mike Conte read a special
and heartfelt history of his storied career before presenting the World
War II Veteran with the honor.
For more information on the CWONJ visit cwonj.com or call 800/287-
6604.
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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 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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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.”