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Las Vegas — In an action-packed three days in Bally’s Las Vegas, The Transportation Alliance elected its newest president, bestowed top awards on fleet executives, and hosted educational sessions, fun networking events, and an industry trade show at Mobilize 2019, the group’s annual convention and expo.
Tom Arrighi, President of A&A Metro Transportation of Bridgewater, Ma., was sworn in as the association’s 2019-2020 president. In his acceptance speech, Arrighi pledged to ensure that the association remains focused on diversification, expansion, and advocacy as an industry voice in Washington, D.C.
Attendees also celebrated several well-deserved honors recognizing industry leaders, including:
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Mark Joseph, former CEO of Transdev North America
• Executive of the Year: Dave Gauer, CEO of VIP Taxi in Phoenix, AZ
• Honorary Directors: Jim Bell, former CEO of Diamond Taxicab Dispatch service, Toronto, Canada; and Geoffrey Riesel, former CEO of Radio Taxis Group, London, England
The 30,000 square foot trade show floor allowed fleet executives to peruse the latest industry equipment and services, from vehicles to software to insurance, and more.
On the educational side of the event, the show’s ever-popular Learning Labs did not disappoint. With three separate tracks of educational sessions—Innovation & Technology, Diversification & Market Trends, and Operational Execllence—attendees could choose among nine different discussions on topics including call center infrastructure, tactics for reducing fleet downtime, microtransit business opportunities, new business advice for the procurement of NEMT work, and more.
As part of the convention, the association’s sister organization—the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Foundation—unveiled two new driver recruiting and retention videos available for free to any member. The videos are now available on the association’s website in the Members Resource Center section.
The association now looks ahead to its next major event: it’s Spring Conference & Expo that will be held March 18-20 in Boston at the Westin Copley Place. More details will be coming soon.
Visit thetransportationalliance.org for more information.
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Marlton, N.J. — The National Limousine Association (NLA) currently has two programs available to members to assist both in furthering their professional education and with fleet affordability.
The NLA Scholarship Program presents an unparalleled opportunity for newer operators, particularly those who have never attended an industry trade show before. The NLA is excited to offer this scholarship for the very first Chauffeur Driven/NLA Show, which will be February 23-26, 2020 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Don't miss your chance to attend this exciting event full of unparalleled networking opportunities, world-class education, and a massive show floor by applying for the scholarship, which includes:
* One (1) Full Show Pass to the 2020 CD/NLA Show in February ($400)
* Three (3) paid nights at host hotel, Mandalay Bay ($575)
* One (1) year NLA membership if scholarship winner is not currently an NLA member ($450+)
* Networking and education to grow your business (Priceless!)
The application deadline is Thursday, December 12, and can be completed by visiting limo.org/page/ScholarshipProgram.
Qualifying purchases include:
* 18/19MY Lincoln MKT Town Car
* 18/19MY Lincoln Navigator L
* 18/19MY Ford Expedition MAX
* 18/19MY Lincoln Continental
* 18/19MY Ford Transit
Visit limo.org for more information.
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Grapevine, Texas — Throughout November, the Dallas Fort Worth Limousine and Motorcoach Association (DFWLMA) will be holding a toy drive to support WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers, now in its 50th year of collecting holiday toys for children throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant. The long-running program provided holiday toys to more than 50,000 needy children throughout the four-county area during its 2018 drive.
During the rest of the month, the association will be collecting toys for children of all ages; those who wish to get involved can either donate an unwrapped present or provide a monetary donation.
Then, on December 4, meet the DFWLMA at Ferrari’s Italian Villa in Grapevine at 2:30 p.m. to fill operator members’ vehicles with toys. The caravan of toy-filled vehicles will then have a police escort to Colleyville High School to distribute gifts to help make this a memorable holiday season for children in need.
To reserve a spot for your vehicle in the caravan, send an email to info@dfwlma.com by November 29th.
Visit dfwlma.com for more information.
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