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George Jacobs, President
Chicago, Ill. — The Illinois Meetings and Events Magazine named Windy City Limousine and Bus “The Best Transportation Company in Illinois.” This marks the eighth time in nine years that WCL has received this honor.
“We are proud to win this award this year,” says George Jacobs, president of Windy City Limousine. “Our Team works so hard on a daily basis to be the best. It is gratifying to see that their efforts have been rewarded.”
Vice President Kathy Kahne credits the success of Windy City Limousine to their proven record of reliability and customer-first mentality. “People trust what we say,” she says. “If we tell you we’re going to do it, we do it.” The company’s fleet includes sedans, SUVs, vans, mini-coaches, and 56-passenger motorcoaches.
Visit windycitylimos.com for more information.
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Chad Casey of Casey Corporate Transportation
Atlanta, Ga. — Casey Corporate Transportation is the recipient of the 1st Quarter 2017 LMC Group Circle of Excellence Award. Casey won the award for excellence in business development outsourcing.
Chad Casey has owned Casey Corporate Transportation for 14 years. Serving the greater Atlanta area, Casey has a reputation for providing safe, reliable transportation with a personal approach. Chad is well known throughout the industry but particularly in his home base of Atlanta. He is the vice president and a founding member of the Greater Atlanta Limo Association (GALA).
Though Chad excels as a smaller operator, he has big plans for his future. To grow his business, he enlisted the services of The LMC Group’s Business Development department. Thanks to his creative thinking and hard work, Chad has realized a 40% growth in his business!
“Chad continually provides feedback, ideas, and leads, which is of paramount importance in guiding me as we grow his business,” says Alison Ford, LMC Business Development representative. He communicates well and often, and he works very hard to make sure that he’s available for meetings with clients and prospective clients. The level of success through the LMC Business Development program increases exponentially when a client collaborates with us in this manner. “
Another factor in Chad’s success is his no-pressure approach to sales. He believes in Casey Corporate Transportation and in their level of service, and he communicates that to clients. His confidence in his company translates to a comfortable sales approach that his customers respond to.
LMC Founder Kristen Carroll commented on Casey’s growth: “For as long as I’ve known Chad, I’ve been impressed by his vision and his willingness to try innovative approaches to developing his business. Chad inspires confidence in his customers, his partners at the LMC Group, and his new clients. I look forward to witnessing all he will achieve in the future.”
Visit cctatlanta.com for more information.
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Rockville, Md. — For-hire transportation fleet operators will head to Alaska from July 12-15 for the annual leadership conference hosted by the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA). Hosted in Anchorage, the TLPA Mid-Year International Leadership Conference will kick off with a cocktail reception for all attendees on July 12. The following day will feature two general sessions and a breakfast and lunch open to all attendees. The TLPA will also hold a board meeting on July 14.
This is the first time in more than two decades that the TLPA has hosted a meeting in Alaska. The conference will be held at the distinctive Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage. With views of Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains, the distinctive Hotel Captain Cook was recently inducted into the Historic Hotels of America, the official travel organization of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Bill Scalzi, President A special room rate of $260 per night is being offered to the attendees. The room block expires on June 10 or whenever it seels out, whichever comes first. Attendees are encouraged to book their travel early.
All participants must register for the conference by June 10. There is no on-site registration. For more information or to register, go to www.tlpa.org and click on the “Meetings & Education” tab.
“Alaska’s official motto is ‘North to the Future,’ and that couldn’t be more appropriate for this conference,” said TLPA President Bill Scalzi. “This is where we can learn from the experience of major industry leaders as we chart our future. This is always one of the most intimate gatherings of any TLPA event, and it’s where participants can rub elbows with some of the brightest and most successful operators I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing.”
Operators who are new to TLPA can now take advantage of a 50 percent discount on membership dues for 2017.
Visit tlpa.org for more information.
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