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Chicago— Chicago’s Transportation Group (CTG) was recently named as the recipient of the Second Quarter 2016 Livery Management Consultants (LMC) Group Circle of Excellence Award. CTG won the award for excellence in recruiting and hiring practices.
Led by managing director/founder Tracy Hodge-Raimer, CTG offers strategic management expertise to other Chicago-area livery companies. They provide solutions to these companies by offering affordable customization of their management services. CTG has extremely high standards for its employees, and these standards are evident in the time and dedication they pour into their recruiting efforts and hiring practices.
“I’ve been impressed by CTG’s commitment to recruiting and hiring, one of the more difficult and time-consuming activities for any company,” said LMC Group Director of Human Resources Christina Davis. “Tracy prioritizes recruiting and hiring with the goal of enhancing CTG’s current culture. Candidates interview with multiple managers so CTG can get a well-rounded picture of each candidate. The commitment to excellence does not end with hiring; CTG provides thorough training to its new employees to set them up for success. Taking the time to make good hires means CTG is well positioned to continue its success.”
Communication is key in the recruiting and hiring process, from job descriptions to recruiter relationships to effective interviews.
I have been thoroughly impressed with the CTG team--and they really are a cohesive team in their approach to the entire hiring process,” commented LMC Group Recruiter Alison Ford. “They are quick to clarify and adapt job descriptions as needed. They give me, their recruiter, honest feedback about candidates they interview. They provide plenty of details about the type of person they are seeking and about the requirements of the position. This level of communication leads to better recruiting outcomes. Better communication equals better candidates, better hires, increased trust, and less turnover.”
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"Gronk Bus" - Ford F550 Party Bus from Rockstar Limo
Warwick, R.I. — Rockstar Limo, part of All Occasion Transportation and O2 Global Chauffeured Services, is proud to announce their partnership with New England Patriots’ tight end, Rob Gronkowski and his Gronk Bus. Growing up, Gronk always said that when he made it big he would have his very own limo bus, and he did just that. Now, the Gronkowski family and Rockstar Limo are bringing the Gronk Bus experience to fans all across New England.
The Gronks have designed a 25-passenger Ford 550 party bus that can be rented out for parties, tailgates, weddings, birthdays, and any other event you want to show up to and make a statement. The bus was completely designed and customized by the Gronkowski family. The inside of the New England Patriots-themed Gronk Bus is fully loaded with amenities, including limo-styled perimeter seating and Gronk gear that you will not find anywhere else. Backlit glass etchings of Rob, a scoreboard with the Patriots/Seahawks Super Bowl stats, and real football leather on the ceiling that surrounds an illuminated football field ensure there is no mistaking whose bus clients are on.
“Partnering with Rob Gronkowski was an amazing opportunity that we couldn’t pass up,” said John Olinger, president & CEO of Rockstar Limo. “Rockstar Limo is all about letting your hair down, making a statement, and having some fun. Who better does that in New England than Rob Gronkowski!”
If you are true New England sports fan this will be the ultimate experience for you. Gronk wants to let the fans in on the fun, so book your Gronk voyage now.
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L to R: Members of the KLA board of directors include President Kent Sparks of Lake Cumberland Limousine, Second Vice President NeVelle Skaggs of Skaggs Limousine, and First Vice President BJ Burton of Your Chariots for Hire
Elizabethtown, Ky. — Ten members of the close-knit Kentucky Limousine Association (KLA) met up at Second Vice President NeVelle Skaggs’ Skaggs Limousine facility for the association’s most recent meeting. CD Editor Madeleine Maccar was also present for a meeting that laid out the KLA’s upcoming plans for both regional and national goings-on.
With the Kentucky State Fair scheduled for August 18-28, plans for the 10-day Louisville event dominated the conversation, as the KLA is once again hosting a booth there—complete with a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter limobus and Lincoln sedan on loan from member R & R Limousine’s fleet to display for the fair’s duration, exemplifying both their retail and corporate sides.
Careful consideration was made regarding who can take metal off the road for two weeks and what vehicles are historically the biggest draws, with members noting that the fair is often an invaluable chance to let the riding public know that luxury ground transportation offers much more than just stretch limousines. And, as members shared grievances about their services constantly being confused with TNCs, those in attendance agreed that it’s also an important opportunity to discuss how their industry and its standards differ from the likes of so-called technology companies.
CD Editor Madeleine Maccar with Tom Burton of Your Chariots for Hire, who won a pass to the 2016 CD Show in Washington, D.C.
The association’s online presence was also discussed, as President Kent Sparks of Lake Cumberland Limousine both updated members and asked for their input about KLA’s under-construction website, and First Vice President BJ Burton put out the call for photos to add to its Facebook page.
Sparks updated those in attendance about the NLA Association Presidents’ call he had recently participated in, giving rise to conversations about the national association’s mandatory assessment fee, membership benefits, and how NLA members in good standing are invited to also become members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, reap the benefits of discounts from affiliated chamber resources, and participate in small-business programs.
The ongoing TNC issue was, of course, also addressed, though it largely focused on their operations at both the Louisville and Lexington airports, as well as members’ firsthand accounts of Uber and Lyft driver experiences—especially those who know former TNC drivers who used to undercut the services by building up a passenger base so they could eventually fly solo and under the regulatory radar. Sparks also shared some silver-linings insight he’d gleaned from Scott Solombrino of Dav El/BostonCoach about TNC drivers, saying that their on-the-road training with ridesharing companies has been inadvertently providing the livery industry with better-trained chauffeurs.
Maccar then spoke to the group about the industry’s national goings-on and elaborated on a few discussions from earlier in the meeting. She also shared with members how Chauffeur Driven’s magazine, enews, and events aim to bring valuable information to the industry while also depending on it for guidance in the coverage it offers, issues it covers, and events it hosts. At the end of the meeting, Tom Burton of Your Chariots for Hire won the raffle that earned him a pass to the 2016 CD Show in Washington, D.C., this October 9-12.
The next KLA meeting will be October 11.
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