Legendary Basketball Star and Entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson to Headline The Car Wash Show™ 2013

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Carwash Association^® is thrilled to announce NBA basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson as the keynote speaker for The Car Wash Show™ 2013, which will take place April 22—24 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.

“Discover the Magic: An Interview with Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson.”

The largest car wash event in the world, The Car Wash Show™ 2013 is expected to draw thousands of car wash professionals from around the country and the world for premier educational offerings, peer-to-peer networking, and the latest products, technologies and services available in the industry.

“The Car Wash Show™ is a great way to discover key strategies and resources to grow your business,” said Eric Wulf, CEO of the International Carwash Association^®. “We think owners, operators, investors, and entrepreneurs in this industry will be energized by Magic Johnson’s success story.”

A highly successful businessman, Johnson is the Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises. His business portfolio includes ownership of a Major League Baseball team, the Los Angeles Dodgers; Canyon Johnson, a billion dollar real estate fund; ASPIRE, an African-American television network; VIBE Holdings, LLC, a leading multi-cultural media company; and Inner City Broadcasting, with more than 17 radio stations; as well as numerous other ventures. Johnson is also at the helm of the Magic Johnson Foundation, one of the most recognizable charitable organizations in the world.

Johnson built his business empire over a span of 30 years and is committed to bringing jobs and brand-named businesses to underserved communities. He will speak about leadership, success, and entrepreneurial lessons learned in “Discover the Magic: An Interview with Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson.”

For other news and updates about The Car Wash Show™ 2013, visit www.TheCarWashShow.com

About the International Carwash Association

The International Carwash Association^® is the non-profit trade group representing the retail and supply segments of the professional car wash industry in North America and around the globe. With 2,000 member companies representing more than 15,000 car wash locations in nearly two dozen countries, the Association is the voice of the professional car wash industry. The Association produces The Car Wash Show™, the world's largest car wash convention and trade show; publishes CAR WASH magazine, the preferred source of information for the car wash business leader; administers the WaterSavers^® environmental recognition program; and provides Wash Count™, a tool for car wash operators to benchmark their business results. To learn more, visit www.carwash.org.