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On April 17, Golden Limousine International President Sean Duval was presented the prestigious Mary Kerr Leadership Award by Destination Ann Arbor at their annual meeting. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the Michigan community, where the company is based. Duval’s continued support of many organizations in the greater Washtenaw County region has been impactful in a variety of ways, both financially and through his many board positions and involvement with community organizations.
"I am honored and humbled to receive this award. From the start, I envisioned Golden Limousine International as a company that would not only provide top-notch transportation services but would also give back to the community," said Duval. "We believe that by serving our community, we're not just doing good—we're also becoming a better company."
Destination Ann Arbor's mission is to enhance the economy of the Ann Arbor area, and Washtenaw County in general, through the power of travel.
The theme for this year's meeting was "We're not alike. But together we're unlike anyplace else" and its unique format provided an opportunity to hear from members of each of the seven Washtenaw area communities served by Destination Ann Arbor.
The meeting included a recap of the performance of Destination Ann Arbor's 2023 efforts by their staff with the support of their partners within the communities. Like Golden Limousine International, they share the belief that it's in the formula, when you have a plan and you consistently follow it, through the ups and downs, you will find success and create a loyal following. In the end, the formula is simple—treat your guests as you would like to be treated.
Duval founded Golden more than 30 years ago. With an extensive fleet of vehicles and a global network of more than 450 affiliates, they are driven by their commitment to excellence.
Visit goldenlimo.com for more information.
[05.10.24]
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Naples, Fla.-based Hoffmann Family of Cos. announced it has acquired Pure Luxury Transportation in Sonoma County, California, adding to its collection of companies in the transportation industry.
Pure Luxury Transportation was founded in 1991 by President Gary Buffo, who ran the company with CEO Jennifer Buffo. The company is based in Northern California and serves the Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco, and Northern Bay areas, with a fleet of more than 70 vehicles, from sedans and SUVs to school buses and limousines.
"Their reputation for excellence aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering exceptional service across all our business ventures," said Tamir Rankow, director of the Hoffmann Family of Cos., in a statement.
In 2023, Pure Luxury was named one of the 10 best wine tour companies by USA Today readers. In 2022, it earned The Press Democrat's Best of Sonoma County Readers' Choice Award in the limousine/transportation category.
The Hoffmann Family of Cos.'s portfolio is diverse across numerous industries, but its footprint within transportation includes Naples Transportation & Tours and Palm Beach Tours & Transportation, both based in Florida.
According to the Hoffmann website, their strategy is to acquire "good businesses or good properties, with really good people behind them—all with the potential and drive to be better."
The transaction was facilitated by Ken Lucci of Driving Transactions.
Visit pureluxury.com for more information.
[05.07.24]
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We’re just three and a half weeks away from the CD/NLA Executive Retreat in fabulous Miami from June 2-5, and we couldn’t be more excited. We’re pleased to announce that, to date, we have 150 of the best operators joining us, making our available slots three-quarters filled. If you’ve been on the fence about joining the industry networking and education event of the spring, now’s the time to register. Just head on over to cdnlaexecutiveretreat.com to sign up today.
“This event really brings the opportunity to build closer relationships. The CD/NLA Executive Retreat’s format has a good balance of lectures and leisure time and activities,” says Jaime Gonzalez-Valdes of American Transportation & Limo Services.
In addition to the unique and intimate networking opportunities you’ll receive from the event, we’re especially proud of the one-of-a-kind educational sessions presented over Monday and Tuesday. What makes the retreat different from our Fall and Vegas shows is the in-depth—and highly interactive—aspect of our educational content, thanks to our smaller class sizes and cohesive sessions.
“The CD/NLA Executive Retreat is different than the CD/NLA Show. It was more down-to-earth and easier to meet like-minded folks. The informal environment presents more opportunities to focus on sessions and meeting people and sharing business experience,” says Gary Arrington of Virginia Premium Transportation Services
Problems… All business owners face them, and many folks are kept up at night by issues they’re dealing with in the office each day. Whether you’re handling HR incidents, finding reliable staff, delegating responsibilities, or vetting affiliates, know you’re not alone. The plan for Tuesday’s Bring It! Problem-Solving Interactive Roundtables is simple. Come with a professional dilemma or challenge and walk away with a solution courtesy of your industry peers. You’ll be seated at a table with some of the smartest and forward-thinking operators the industry has to offer, and you’ll gain insight and wisdom from the experiences of your colleagues and our moderators. Be prepared to share, brainstorm, and discuss during this inventive and engaging session that will offer immediate and valuable takeaway.
“The roundtable activity was, by far, the best! It opens the dialogue and connects with operators you know on a higher level. I definitely got so many great ideas and takeaways from the roundtable and made some great connections. Amazing event,” says Lore Swartzendruber of Xquisite Limo.
Remember, there’s limited space available. Complete your registration and book your room at the Fontainebleau today.
Visit cdnlaexecutiveretreat.com for more information.
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