 NEW Member Benefit
Car Wash-Specific Employee Handbook
WCA has produced a new, up-to-date car wash-specific Employee Handbook.
The WCA Car Wash Employee Handbook:
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Commissioned by WCA and written by the CEA (California Employers Association) specifically for car wash operations
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Separate handbooks have been developed for all 12 states who belong to WCA—tailored to each state's specific laws
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Bi-lingual (Spanish) version (California only)
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In electronic format—easy to adapt for individual operations
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Will be updated as laws change
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Is a $300 value
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FREE for WCA Members
Please contact Brandie Delaney, Membership Coordinator at 800.344.9274 or brandied@wcwa.org to order your copy today.
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Western Carwash Insurance Agency
With more than 40 years of car wash insurance experience, and a staff that includes a former car wash owner, the Western Car Wash Insurance Agency provides insurance programs specifically designed for car wash industry. WCIA representatives thorough knowledge of the car wash business enables them to provide the type of services and insurance programs that today’s car wash owners’ need to protect their investment and livelihood. For more information and a quote contact WCIA at (800) 388-9274 (WASH). Visit our Web site. |
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Credit Card Processing
Low cost rates for Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express*
Established in 1988, FDIS is one of the pioneers of electronic commerce and payment services. They specialize in small and medium-sized businesses in both traditional and Internet environments. First Data serves more than 5.3 million merchant locations and it powers the global economy by making it easy, fast and secure for people and businesses around the world to buy goods and services using virtually any form of payment.
WCA’s Exclusive offer…
- No Application, Setup or Reprogramming Fees
- Seamless set-up process
- Preferred Pricing for New PCI Compliant
- Terminals and POS systems
- Electronic Check Acceptance through TeleCheck
- Quick Start Gift Card Program
- Online Application – Via our Internet Web Site
- Free TransArmor card security ~ Exclusive Product of First Data
- Free Equipment Replacement with All New Terminal Purchases or Leases
- Fast Funding to any Bank Account
- 24/7 “Help Desk”
- Statement Fee waiver with online registration via www.mymerchantoffice.com
Take advantage of your benefits by contacting:
Luke Barrett
Phone: (805) 418-1885
Fax: (805) 778-9181
luke@cardservicecv.com
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People’s Express
WCA members and employees are eligible to subscribe to People’s Health Express – a program that provides significant discounts on many health and non-health related products and services. The program has three levels with the number of benefits increasing with each level.
English Brochure | Spanish Brochure
This months benefit
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Industry News and Updates
The WCA Express Newsletter is delivered via e-mail each month. This educational resource has timely articles, business resources and updates from the WCA leadership. Be sure brandied@wcwa.org has your email address in our database. You can also access archived editions of The Express in the “Members Only” section of the WCA Website. |
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Human Resources Services
WCA has partnered up with California Employers Association (CEA) to offer a 10% discount off their regular California membership rates to all WCA members. CEA’s goal is to protect employers from costly claims and lawsuits offering federal and state law posters, seminars, and help with EDD claims as well as union experts to help the employer understand union activities. Contact Scott Dear at (800) 399-5331 for more details. Visit our Web site |
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The Payment Exchange
The Payment Exchange’s PCI Data Compliance service comes with more than value and peace of mind; it comes with Data Breach Insurance. Each of our merchants is protected up to $50,000 if they ever have a data breach. The cost of an average data breach, with audits, forensics, and reporting can average $30,000 and cause your customers to question your business and whether their card data is safe. By protecting your business and your customer data first, you’re free to focus on building customer relationships and loyalty.
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Mystery Shopper
When you sign up, an anonymous and unannounced experienced Mystery Shopper is sent to your business to observe and report on procedure, operation, integrity and customer service issues. You gain valuable knowledge to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. You can also compare yourself to your peers in the program. A special WCA member price of $55 plus expenses per shop (regularly $75) has been established. For more information or to sign up contact Servicesleuth at (800) 723-1150.
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ShotRocket – Video That Clicks
ShotRocket is the producer of CarClean, the popular video marketing series that educates customers about your most profitable services. ShotRocket will produce custom video on-site at an affordable price for WCA Members and distribute your videos to popular search sites to help you attract more customers. See demo videos on the WCA Web site or at www.carcleanvideos.com/demo. For more information contact Debbie Gannon at (415) 814-7977 or visit www.shotrocket.com. |
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YRC – Freight Shipping
YRC is a Fortune 500 leader in big-shipment transportation. WCA Members receive a 70% discount on qualifying less-than-truckload shipments! National and Regional Service through the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Tradeshow Exhibitors receive a guarantee on all exhibit shipments inbound to show or advance warehouse at no additional charge. Take advantage of your benefits by contacting YRC at (800) 647-3061, associations@yrcw.com, or www.enrollhere.net. |
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Free Labor Law Consultations
Littler Mendelson is the nation’s largest and most prestigious labor law firm that specializes in representing only employers. They do not represent employees or unions. Attorney Gary Bethel will provide WCA members a free 15-20 minute phone consultation. For more information, contact Gary at (888) 851-1160. |
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Posters
WCA has seven (7) Consumer Posters for members that highlight the benefits of using a professional car wash. Topics include Environmental, Charity, Quality, and Water Conservation. There are also links for Federal and State Employment Law and Safety posters. Posters are only available to members and can be download from here. |
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Best Management Practices & Wastewater Manuals
Environmental regulatory compliance cannot be ignored in our business. WCA, through its Environmental Committee, has developed and produced this document from a car wash operator’s perspective. It is a compilation of the Best Management Practices, which when followed, can assist you in complying with the water quality and wastewater regulations. The latest revision was in 2006 and is available by click here. These documents are available to member.
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Web Sites and Hosting
WashCard Systems is offering an exclusive benefit to WCA Members usually reserved only for WashCard clients – Incredible, fully developed Web sites for only $99. As an added bonus, they will host your site for only $12.99/month – a significant savings over other providers. Contact Ryan Carlson at (888) 439-5740 for more information. |
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Download Exhibitor Prospectus
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2012 Annual Convention & Tradeshow
September 18-20, 2012 | San Diego Convention Center
ABOUT THE WCA CONVENTION AND TRADESHOW
The Western Carwash Association (WCA) is hosting its 31st Annual Convention and Tradeshow at the San Diego Convention Center in beautiful San Diego, California. More than 500 car wash owner/operators attending education sessions and more than 1,600 attendees walking the tradeshow floor are anticipated. With 20 million people and 2,000+ car washes within 200 miles of San Diego along with the lowest registration cost in over a decade, this show will draw a huge drive-in attendance. WCA is the longest running regional car wash show in the U.S. and draws attendees from the twelve western states as well as throughout the country. Being an exhibitor provides you with unique access to the top leaders and decision-makers in the car wash industry.
Interested in Exhibiting Contact
Beth Bettencourt
Convention & Meeting Manager
(916) 235-4135
(916) 932-2209 Fax
bethb@wcwa.org
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DCI Tax Credit Solutions
Get help with obtaining the federal and state tax credits and incentives coming to you. Also check out the Private Label Program. They help you claim many sources of unclaimed dollars that may be available to you. For more information contact Gary Amico at DCI Tax Credit Solutions at (818) 766-7660, info@DCISolutions.net. |
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Thanks Again – Airline Miles Loyalty Program
Thanks Again® helps owners increase average ticket size, heighten customer retention, and gain new customers by enabling consumers to automatically earn airline miles and other popular rewards. WCA Members pay no upfront costs to collaborate with Thanks Again’s airline partners such as Delta, US, Airways, and Alaska Airlines® and are offered a preferred cost of 2.75 cents per mile to members. You control your program by deciding which ticket size earns miles. Plus, for the first 12 months of participation, total monthly cost cannot exceed $50 per month per location for WCA members regardless of how many miles are earned by customers! For more information or to enroll, please contact Lauren Hill at (877) 633-5434 or info@thanksagain.com. |
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WaterWise Certification Program
The WCA Water Conservation Certification Program (WCA/WCCP) is a FREE tool for WCA car wash operator members to be recognized for their water conservation efforts and help educate consumers and water utility companies as to the benefits of professional car washing as it pertains to water conservation and protecting the environment. Click here Water Wise for more information. |
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Additional Benefits
Legislative Monitoring in all 12 Western states and Washington D.C. We lobby for bills that will be beneficial to car wash operators and against the bills that will be harmful.
Members Only Section contact the WCA office at [800] 344-9274 to have your User Name & Password issued.
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