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Veteran operators Jim and Josie have decided to spend more time with each other and the family. Since they became great-grandparents last year, they have determined that life does indeed, go at the blink of an eye. Jim says that he will continue to be part of Unique, but in a more supportive role to Tracy. When asked about what he sees for the next five years, he replied, “She’s going to do more in the next five years than I did in the last 30. She has a solid foundation and the right tools. And of course, she has me.” The last sentence was said with the signature twinkle in his eyes and a smile on his face. Josie is looking forward to being able to relaxing more with Jim, spending enjoyable time with extended family and friends, and not having to go to Costco every week.
Tracy’s first goal is to continue the family structure of the company, and ensure that the extended Unique family knows that she will continue to support them as they move forward together. When asked about her next five years, she replied, “I want us to be stronger, better and more profitable, so that I can reinvest in our people, the company and our community. When we work together toward our goals, we are unstoppable. And we’re going to have fun, too!”
Unique Limousine began in 1982 with one pre-owned limousine, and has grown to over 80 vehicles and three Pennsylvania locations today. The company’s headquarters are in Harrisburg with additional locations in York and Lancaster.
Visit uniquelimousine.com for more information.
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“We’ve been providing these services for about three years with great success. Considering the recent trends in ground travel and the increasing importance of large public and private events for major organizations, providing complete support for all types of big and complicated events nationwide and worldwide through Seamless Logistics makes sense,” said Darbahani.
The new division was introduced to select members of the industry at the GTBA Convention in July.
“Everybody knows that planning air and ground travel for an individual or family on a trip can be a headache,” said Darbahani. “Think about multiplying that hundreds of times as you transport executives, VIPs, and other guests from their homes to their local airports, into the planes, and then off the plane, into a car in the destination city and off to their hotel or convention center. It’s not easy, but we take care of the whole process, from booking flights to ensuring that the limousines arrive at the correct pickup point on time and then on to their next stop.”
“Logistics is about getting people where they need to be efficiently and safely, and we’re using the latest high-tech to make sure that operations go the way they’re planned,” Darbahani added. “We’ve got state-of-the-art GPS monitoring so that we’re able to make sure everything goes according to plan, while also leaving room for last minute changes. We’ve also got a mobile app so that clients can keep in touch easily and get our updates and information, including knowing the name of the KLS chauffeur who will be taking care of them before their car arrives.”
“We are also here to help companies keep up their standards with branding,” Darbahani said. “We make sure that everyone involved with providing service on your trip is dressed to the nines and, of course, are highly experienced and skilled professionals in their field. The whole idea is to help our clients maximize the positive impact of their events on the guests. In cases where a company is marketing a drink or a snack food, for example, we make sure that the car is stocked only with products made by the client or that the client wishes us to stock.”
“The C-suite people are really responding to our efforts, and we’ve worked with some of the biggest names in world commerce, including MasterCard, Pepsi, Hyundai, Verizon, the IMF [International Monetary Fund], as well as MUFG, the largest bank from Japan,” said Darbahani. “Our clients keep telling us that we’re making it a lot easier for them to accomplish their goals and they don’t have to worry. That's the whole idea.”
Visit klsla.com for more information.
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We’ve assembled a panel consisting of three experts in the ground transportation field to provide a candid, no-nonsense look into the hottest trends and most pressing issues facing the world of chauffeured transportation. Joining CD Publisher Chris Weiss are Kristina Bouweiri, president & CEO of Reston Limousine; Mike Fogarty, president of Addison Lee Group North America; and Mike Pinckard, CEO of Total Transit and president of the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association. These industry leaders will offer their takes on current—and future—topics facing operators around the world, including the perpetual difficulty of finding chauffeurs and CDL drivers, methods to advance your company, different areas in which companies are finding success, and the ways autonomous vehicles may disrupt the chauffeured ground transportation space down the line.
This promises to be an informative and entertaining session that, most importantly, is relatable to operators of all sizes.
After the State of the Industry, at 11:45 am, you’ll have the opportunity to brainstorm with a small group of your fellow operators by taking part in CD’s exclusive Benchmark Breakouts event. This session lets you discuss ideas and explore business solutions with like-minded individuals who truly understand your unique issues. We offer seven different Breakout Groups catering to different revenue levels and company roles, each led by an industry moderator:
• Less than $2M in Gross Annual Revenue
• $2M -$5M in Gross Annual Revenue
• Over $5M in Gross Annual Revenue
• Affiliate Managers
• Operations Managers
• International Operators
• Motorcoach Operators
The Benchmark Breakouts groups have limited availability so YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER. Don’t miss out on the group you want—sign up today at chauffeurdrivenshow.com/benchmark-breakouts-registration.
Then on Monday night from 9:30 until midnight, get dressed up and party down at our costume party. We know this industry is filled with characters, so this bash is your chance to become your favorite character from TV, movies, or books. Let your inner diva, superhero, movie star, fictional character, or iconic persona from the movies, TV, or comics shine through in this party that is certain to offer a diverse cast of characters coming together for one awesome event (sponsored by Boston Car Service and RMA Worldwide). Where else can you hang with Captain America, The Fonz, and Marilyn Monroe on the same night?
If you have any more questions about registration, education, or our nightlife events, chauffeurdrivenshow.com has tons of information to help you out and all the latest updates to keep you in the loop. We’re looking forward to seeing you on the banks of the Potomac!
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