• "This SCWA Convention & Exhibition had ton’s of information and was enjoyable."
• "The Exhibition saved me several thousand dollars in all the Show Specials!"
• "I have been in the business over 15 years and from the Car Wash Tours to the Idea Exchange to the Workshops and the 185 Exhibitors, I have picked up several valuable ideas."

These are only a few of the comments from more than 1000 car wash owners and operators recently attending the Southwest Car Wash Association 2004 Convention & Exhibition held at the Arlington Convention and Wyndham Hotel in Arlington, Texas.

Nationally known business leader Brent Strehlow kicked off the Convention with a Keynote Address highlighting the importance of "hanging tough" in today's business world. Strehlow pointed out successful business strategies focus on overcoming obstacles and difficult circumstances. Likewise the same characteristics are necessary for those in business.

Bill Hays, owner of Rain Tunnel Car Washes in Albuquerque, New Mexico was installed as the 2004-2005 SCWA President. According to Hays, "We are excited about the continued growth of the SCWA Convention and Exhibition. In particular, this year we had another record number of first time attendees. The Exhibition, the workshops, the idea exchanges all provided a profitable experience for those who attended. This also provides a great foundation established for coming year."