EVENTS CALENDAR <strong>2020</strong>-2021 NOV 18, <strong>2020</strong> The Kleen- Rite Expo Kleen-Rite Headquarters Columbia, Pennsylvania kleen-ritecorp.com FEB 4-6, 2021 Mobile Tech Expo – Orlando Gaylord Palms Resort mobiletechexpo.com FEB 17-19, 2021 SCWA Convention & Car Wash EXPO Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas swcarwash.org JUNE 7-9, 2021 Car Wash Show Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada carwash.com SEPT 27-29, 2021 2021 American Car Wash Expo Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, Georgia secwa.org OCT 4-6, 2021 Northeast Regional Carwash Convention Atlantic City Convention Center Hard Rock Hotel & Casino nrccshow.com *These shows are still scheduled at the time of publication of this issue. However, shows might still be canceled due to Covid-19. Check <strong>web</strong>sites for each show for more information. NRCC canceled for <strong>2020</strong>, Hard Rock to host 2021 convention A press release from the Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC) Board of Directors, was sent out June 1, <strong>2020</strong>, stating that the <strong>2020</strong> Convention, that was supposed to take place in Atlantic City in October, was canceled. According to a letter from Suzanne Stansbury: The Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC) Board of Directors, after extensive deliberation, has decided to cancel the <strong>2020</strong> show, October 5-7, at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ. This thoughtful decision took into consideration the numerous unknowns with a trade show in early October as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The board felt that this decision would be in the best interests of its exhibitors and attendees. “We are concerned that large venue events may not be an option in October, there could be a resurgence of the virus in the fall and our carwash economy will still be recovering,” said 2021 Show Chair Dave DuGoff. “In addition, even if allowed, will people feel comfortable traveling and INDUSTRY NEWS congregating? These are certainly unprecedented times and with that caution and safety are necessary, but it was an incredibly difficult decision.” That being said, the 2021 show, October 4-6, will include a reimagined education track and show floor, as well as an elite keynote speaker, and a move to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for overnight accommodations on the city’s iconic Boardwalk. “The 2021 NRCC will have a new look and feel but still provide our attendees with an intimate setting in which to learn, grow and reimagine their operations,” said DuGoff. Spending is up since May for small businesses A report by CNBC stated that business spending showed some signs of green shoots in June, as manufacturers bought more equipment and spending shifted away from stay-at-home sectors to ones that could rebound in a reopening economy, according to Cortera, a software company which analyzes business-to-business credit transactions. But overall, June spending was still depressed, down 10.9% from the same month last year, and up just 2.7 percentage points from the 13.6% decline in May year over year, according to the company. Cortera said spending by industries that benefit from the work-from-home trend, like internet retailers and food and beverage stores, fell by 6 percentage points in June from May, but is still 1.7% above 2019 levels. “Gasoline stations and food and beverage establishments and other sectors that would benefit from reopening spent 7 percentage points more in June than in May, but that is still lower than last year.” The report also stated that 48 states saw increases in spending from May to June, with small and medium-size businesses recovering at a faster rate than large businesses, up 7 percentage points. However, they were harder hit in March and April, and small business spending was still down 10% from last June. Statement from SEMA about the <strong>2020</strong> SEMA Show SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, announced on August 5 that due to Covid-19 and concerns that event facilities and services will be unavailable, the SEMA Show will not be taking place in <strong>2020</strong>. While both event organizers and industry members have been working tirelessly to deliver an outstanding SEMA Show in November, mounting uncertainty has rendered continuing with the event inadvisable. SEMA expects the decision will bring much needed clarity to an uncertain picture and will help exhibitors, attendees and partners plan accordingly. Recent SEMA Show survey results indicated interest in a possible virtual tradeshow with related live elements. SEMA will be working with industry members to determine interest levels on specific alternatives. “The SEMA Show is committed to furthering businesses in the automotive specialty equipment market, and to providing manufacturers and buyers with the best opportunity to connect, promote new products and discover new trends,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “We appreciate the spirit, hard work and innovation our industry puts into the SEMA Show each year. While we are disappointed circumstances prevent us from hosting the Show in November, we look forward to getting everyone together in 2021 for another outstanding event.” Full refunds for SEMA Show exhibitor booth deposits and attendee registration fees will be issued. 12 | AUTO DETAILING NEWS | VOL. 5, NO. 3 • FALL <strong>2020</strong>
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