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If you missed our inaugural retreat in Nashville, now’s your chance to join us in New Orleans for the same high-caliber education, intimate networking, and days of getting to experience a wholly unique market.
The beating heart of New Orleans is its French Quarter, which is where our host property—JW Marriott—is located, right on the iconic Canal Street. You’ll be within easy walking distance of the city’s most recognizable sites, many of which are stops on our multi-day itinerary.
Our introduction to New Orleans will be a Hurricane Reception at Mardi Gras World, where hundreds of floor-to-ceiling parade floats are housed and dinner at the adjacent Grand Oaks Mansion will surround you with the antebellum architecture that gives The Crescent City so much of its one-of-a-kind charm. Enjoy local dishes and flowing cocktails while the Gumbo Trio adds a dash of Dixieland jazz to the killer atmosphere.
On Monday, start your day with a morning session about the relevancy of your sales message and if clients are perceiving your brand as you intended; after lunch, we’ll be offering a complete marketing program that companies of all sizes can benefit from and immediately apply, covering everything from crafting annual budgets to identifying the places where your money is best spent for maximum ROI. Later in the day, we’ll be taking a ride down the Mississippi River on an authentic steamboat where you’ll find music, gaming tables, bayou scenery, and a buffet dinner featuring all the flavors of New Orleans. From there, we’ll close out the evening like locals at The Maison, a live-music venue on Frenchman Street where you’ll be treated to some swinging modern jazz.
We’ll be going out with a bang on Tuesday: After exploring the profitability of your vehicles, clients, and services in the morning and an afternoon HR session on how to minimize the risks of terminating employees, get ready for carriage tours in the French Quarter, where you’ll get an up-close look at New Orleans’ modern sights and historic delights. Choose your own dinner locale from the endless offerings of local eateries but hurry back to the JW Marriott for our very own Second Line—a New Orleans-style, road-closing parade—from the hotel to Maison on Bourbon. The Jaywalkers will lead us on a winding, musically accompanied route to the Bourbon Street watering hole where we’ll close out our retreat with an open bar and a night of live music and bead tossing.
And while our “official” schedule runs from May 1-3, come on down a little early or stay a day later. With the world-renowned Jazz Fest running from April 22 through May 1, you won’t want to miss a chance to experience one of the most epic music festivals in the country that is sure to offer you a complete New Orleans experience. Our awesome room rate of $199/night runs from May 1-4, so you can check out the optional historical and natural tours we have planned as a coda to our retreat, too.
Visit neworleansretreat.com to make sure you’re a part of our second annual Executive Retreat. For more information, or to be a part of our unofficial Jazz Fest excursion, contact Director of Events Jess Pavlow at 856.452.0323 or jess@chauffeurdriven.com.
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“I am thrilled that John is taking this leadership role within REV Bus,” said Marcus Berto, executive vice president of REV. “John has done a tremendous job in a short period of time as the division’s vice president. John’s extensive background in the bus industry positions him well to lead the division.”
Walsh recently served as vice president of sales for REV Bus. Prior to joining REV, he worked for Mobility Ventures (producers of the MV-1) and for ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, holding the position of vice president of sales and marketing for both organizations.
“I am extremely excited to accept this position,” said Walsh. “Having an association with the REV Bus brands for almost 30 years has given me the foundation to lead the division. I'm looking forward to working together with our employees and dealers to continue to bring market-leading products and services to our customers.”
Visit revgroup.com for more information.
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“We’ve continued to experience growth steadily since 1990, and the last several years have been no exception,” President and CEO Kristina Bouweiri said. She says that in 2014, the company posted $21.4 million in revenue, and $18.4 million in 2013.
In addition to the fiscal success, the company also saw growth in its fleet size, which expanded to 240 with the purchase of new vehicles including sedans, SUVs, minibuses, and motorcoaches. The company also recently took delivery of three new Prevost motorcoaches, expanding its fleet to 240 total vehicles to start 2016.
The X3-45 units represent the first half of the company’s 2016 model-year motorcoach purchases. The new buses are equipped with Wi-Fi, 110v and USB outlets, seat belts, ADA lifts, lavatory, and premium PA/AV system. The X3-45 is billed by Prevost as the world's premier inter-city coach and features shorter entry steps, a wider entry door and aisle, and more interior height than other commuter coaches.
“These purchases represent the next step in Reston Limousine’s increasing commitment to the motorcoach segment of our markets,” Director of Business Relations Barry Gross said. “We’re thrilled to be offering the region's newest motorcoach fleet for our corporate and charter clients this year.”
Also in 2015, Reston, which grew its staff to 400 across all departments, added a new service for outside companies in need of industry-specific DOT audit training. RLS Management Services, led by nationally certified Safety and Training Manager Keith Johnson, held four multi-day seminars throughout the year, and classes are expected to be offered quarterly in 2016. Furthermore, the explosion of the craft spirits industry throughout the D.C. area opened up the opportunity for the firm to add new distillery and cidery tours, which were met with success.
Other notable recognitions in 2015 include the highest safety rating from the Department of Defense for the third consecutive audit, the listing of Reston as the Top Executive Transportation Service in Washington Business Journal’s annual Book of Lists and in the Top Women-Owned Businesses in D.C., and the election of Gross to the Virginia Motorcoach Association’s Board of Directors.
Additionally, Bouweiri was recognized with an Outstanding Leadership award from George Mason University’s School of Business, a Heroines of Washington award from the March of Dimes for her philanthropy, and inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s annual Power 100 list of the most influential executives in the D.C. metro area.
“We’re excited for what 2016 will bring, and we’re poised for even more growth in the next year,” Bouweiri said.
Visit restonlimo.com for more information.
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