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Moorpark, Calif. — Chosen Payments CEO Jeff Brodsly was recently featured on FOX Sports in a spot that recognized the company as the preferred credit card processor of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), its members, fans, and vendors. Chosen Payments handles credit card processing at all NHRA tracks including ticket sales, concession stands, and other ancillary sales that take place at NHRA tracks or on NHRA.com.
Fox Sports reporter Lewis Bloom interviewed Brodsly during the annual Specialized Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show held October 30 through November 2 in Las Vegas. The show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event of the world, and draws a crowd of 165,000 to see the latest automotive products, customized cars and builders to one place.
Brodsly took the opportunity during the interview to reveal that two-time funny car champion Tony Pedregon would be serving as an ambassador of Chosen Payments, and indicated that he is currently evaluating the sponsorship of an NHRA team. The interview with Bloom was simulcast on NHRA.com.
Brodsly says, “It was an honor to be selected to be featured on a national network along with representatives from Coca Cola, Papa John’s Pizza and other big-name companies. In fact, it was the highlight of my career!”
Chosen Payments was recently named one of the Top 10 credit card processors in the United States by Retail CIO Magazine, and is the preferred or exclusive provider in many vertical markets. The company maintains partnerships with trade associations serving many industries, including funeral care, chiropractic care, jewelry stores, moving companies, ground transportation companies, and others in the automotive industry such as car dealerships and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).
Visit youtube.com/watch?v=eDBtwS7eXao to see the Fox Sports clip or chosenpayments.com for more information.
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Flip Van Hool, CEO of Van Hool (© Wim Kempenaers [WKB])Faribault, Minn. — Plans are in their final stages for Van Hool to begin building an American-based production facility later this year in Tennessee for the manufacture of diesel-powered transit city buses. ABC Companies, the exclusive North American distributor of Van Hool motorcoaches, and the manufacturer agree that offering the premium quality Van Hool line for transit-based applications is a natural product extension and an exciting opportunity for market expansion. As they enter the public market, the partners will target public agencies and private operators.
"We are focused on offering a proven product that can enable rapid market expansion into broader, more diverse service sectors," adds Dane Cornell, president and CEO at ABC Companies. Additional private transit applications include providing and augmenting service for municipalities, county, state and federal agencies; corporate employee shuttles; university and school bus shuttles; connector services; and more. Roman Cornell, ABC Companies executive vice president and chief commercial officer, adds, "The new Van Hool transit product will offer a potential win-win for all stakeholders."
While Van Hool has enjoyed previous acceptance in the US and Canadian transit markets with upwards of 550 bus deliveries in past years, the new production facility is a conduit for meeting "Buy America" compliance that will establish a strengthened presence in the US market. A southeastern US location has been selected for the new plant site with plant opening and production commissioning by the year 2020. The factory will be capable of producing 400 units in its first year of operation, and is modeled after Van Hool's state-of-the-art Macedonia production facility where the market-leading Van Hool CX45 and CX35 vehicles are currently fabricated. Initial production will include diesel-powered vehicles, with plans to quickly ramp up for production and delivery of CNG and electric-powered models to buyers nationwide.
"Our experience and insights over 30 years are forming our vision for this future facility," stated CEO Filip Van Hool. "America is our second home. We love the American mind-set and we are fortunate to have a lifetime partner who shares our business philosophy and desire to see and seize new opportunities."
Visit abc-companies.com or vanhool.be/nl for more information.
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The LMC Group raised $2000 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire on #GivingTuesdayManchester, N.H. — The LMC Group participated in its third annual #GivingTuesday event on November 28 by raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of New Hampshire. #GivingTuesday is a grassroots movement held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving that encourages businesses and organizations to help others through the gift of time, donations, goods, or raising awareness.
For more than 100 years, the BBBS organization has matched at-risk children and teens with mentors who offer encouragement, guidance, and positive influence.
LMC #GivingTuesday Ambassador Aleja Seabron challenged LMC team members to participate in a #GivingTuesday 5K, combining exercise with charitable fundraising. Aleja explained, “We chose BBBS because we believe in the work they are doing. I attended their annual fundraiser, the Big Bond Bash, and was so impressed that when #GivingTuesday came around, BBBS came to mind. #GivingTuesday is a wonderful way for companies to get involved in their communities.”
Many LMC families joined in the fun as well. At the end, LMC team members had reached 100 percent staff participation and raised $2,000 with their 100% company match. LMC Founder Kristen Carroll remarked, “We are so impressed with the work that BBBS does in New Hampshire and nationwide. Research shows BBBS’s impressive results in encouraging kids to get good grades, go to college, and avoid detrimental behaviors, and we were honored to be able to support their efforts. I’m incredibly proud to be part of a team with like-minded people who generously and enthusiastically give of their time and money to worthwhile causes.”
The LMC Group Finance Consultant Jessica BoulericeIn other LMC Group news, the company recently announced the addition of Finance Consultant Jessica Boulerice to their team. Her extensive background and credentials enable The LMC Group to offer finance services, such as financial strategy and analysis, monthly reporting, budgeting, and audit/tax assistance, to help their clients achieve their goals, as well as a fractional CFO for companies requiring strategic fiscal leadership without needing a full-time CFO level resource.
Boulerice’s approach to financial strategy combines her creative thinking with her practical knowledge and experience. She is also a compelling public speaker and lecturer.
“Bringing the same creative approach to finance that we offer in our other services, Jessica is finance star who will bring the missing component of financial strategy and acumen that our team has been needing for quite some time,” says Carroll. “She is a fabulous addition to the LMC team, and we look forward to demonstrating what she can do for our small business clients.”
Boulerice is excited to be a part of The LMC Group: “Something I hear most often from executives is they believe they and their teams are working harder than ever, but they still can’t see it in the bottom line or in the bank. Without financial and operational metrics in place and tracked regularly, they may never find out for sure. I look forward to working closely with our clients.”
Visit lmc.group for more information.
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