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Las Vegas — We’re less than a week from the CD/NLA Show, and the excitement is building on all fronts for the inaugural event that is being co-produced by Chauffeur Driven (CD) and the National Limousine Association (NLA).
One of the most buzzworthy events in the jam-packed four-day schedule is the NLA’s Annual Membership Meeting, which will take place on Monday, February 24 from 9:45am-11:00am at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
The meeting will feature updates from the Show Education and Membership committees, EVINS Communications will be on hand to talk about the association’s public relations efforts, and Cornerstone Government Affairs will speak about legislative issues that are impacting the industry. Cornerstone will also offer a sneak peek at the NLA’s Day on the Hill, which is scheduled for June 9-10 in Washington, D.C.
“As our first-ever CD/NLA Show approaches, I want to encourage all NLA members attending the show to join us for the Annual Membership Meeting. This is one of my favorite events every year because it gives the membership as a whole the chance to get a more insightful look at the hard work the NLA has been doing over the past year as well as the exciting projects and initiatives in the works for the future,” says NLA President Gary Buffo of Pure Luxury Transportation.
Buffo adds that the NLA has been busier than ever with new programs, including the No Operator Left Behind initiative specifically geared toward educating smaller and midsize growing companies, but is excited to meet with all of the association’s dedicated members. He invites members to share their questions during the meeting, and welcomes any non-members who might be interested in joining the NLA or getting more involved in industry advocacy.
Additionally, NLA members and non-members alike are invited to join the Driven By Excellence Awards Dinner & Charity Event, where we will honor your industry peers while helping to raise money for the Harold Berkman Fund. The dinner and auction will be held on Tuesday, February 25, at 8:00pm. Tickets for the event are available for $50 per person until 2/20/20, after which they will be $75 onsite per person. You can register here: https://www.cdnlashow.com/show-info/charity-and-awards-dinner.html.
For more information, visit limo.org. To register for the CD/NLA Show, visit CDNLAshow.com.
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Marlton, N.J. — We’re just days away from the first CD/NLA Show in Las Vegas, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time to still register. Last minute attendees are still welcome to join us at the Mandalay Bay on February 23-26 for what is sure to be the industry event of the season. We have four days jam packed with education, networking, after-hours events, and the biggest show floor in Vegas.
With close to 150 exhibitors over 120,000-square-foot hall, we guarantee that our show floor will offer something for everyone. Starting on Monday afternoon, You’ll have the chance to browse all of the products, services, technology, and metal available on display from vendors around the world. What’s more, CD’s Fast Lane sessions will bring drilled-down education to the floor, and the NLA Lounge will give you a chance to kick back and re-charge your batteries (literally and figuratively). On Monday and Tuesday, Grech Motors is sponsoring two open bar events for all attendees. First, head to the Grech bar for happy hour on Monday from 6-7pm, and on Tuesday, we’ll offer open bar during the show floor’s hours from 1:30pm - 4:30pm. And, if that’s not enough, lunch will be available on the show floor on Tuesday and Wednesday, courtesy of Titus Leasing and Prevost, respectively.
And while you’re making deals or mingling on the show floor, be sure to have your app open to the Digital Passport. Many of our exhibitors will have a QR code displayed somewhere in their booth that you can scan (through the app) to collect points. The more booths you visit, the more points you get. Also, we’ve increased the ways you can earn points. You can earn them by stopping for a sales pitch, joining an association, or just being in the right place at the right time on the floor. Your points translate into chances to win an exciting grand prize valued at $3850, which includes two-night complimentary stay at the MGM Grand in a stay well executive suite, two complimentary VIP seat tickets to Kà by Cirque du Soleil, two 50-minute custom pressure massages at The Spa at MGM Grand, dinner for two at one of the following MGM Grand Restaurants—Craftsteak, Ambra or Morimoto $360 Value, $1000 Amex gift card, and two full show passes and 2 Awards Dinner and Charity Event Tickets to the 2021 CD/NLA Vegas Show. Runner up will receive full show passes to the 2020 CD/NLA Orlando Show. We will announce the winner on the Show floor Wednesday afternoon—winner must be present!
There’s also still time to take advantage of the pre-registration discount for the Awards Dinner & Charity Event being held on Tuesday, February 25, at 8pm. Advanced tickets for the Awards Dinner & Charity event are available for $50.00 per person (a table of 10 for $450) until Thursday, February 20. Tickets will be available at the CD/NLA Show for $75.00 at registration or at the door immediately prior to the event. Register online at: cdnlashow.com/show-info/driven-by-excellence-awards.html.
Chauffeur Driven and the National Limousine Association are excited to announce the finalists for the Driven By Excellence Awards, which makes its debut at this year’s show in Vegas. The nominees in each category are:
Charity & Community Service
- Jeff Brodsly, Chosen Payments
- Shawn Brown, Showtime Transportation
- Joe Reinhardt, Carolina Limousine
- Paul Thompson, Santa Fe Valet – Accent New Mexico
Chauffeur of the Year
- Mitchell Carter, AWG Ambassador
- Albert Gilkey, JED Transportation
- Tony Threets, Pegasus Global
Customer Service Excellence
- Beau Wine Tours
- Chosen Payments
- Devine’s Chauffeur Services
Next Gen/Emerging Leader
- Jeff Brodsly, Chosen Payments
- Robyn Goldenberg, Strategy Leaders
- Harry Dhillon, Ecko Transportation
Pinnacle of Safety
- Reston Limousine
- ETS Luxury Driving
- Mosaic Global Transportation
In addition to the awards above, at the dinner, we will announce the recipient of Association of the Year, which recognizes the state or regional organization that has that has displayed excellence above all others. This is a fantastic event to celebrate your peers and raise money for the NLA’s Harold Berkman Memorial Fund.
Visit cdnlashow.com for more information.
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Marlton, N.J. — By way of a special arrangement with Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Chauffeur Driven (CD) and the National Limousine Association (NLA) are excited to announce that we are able to extend the exclusive $168/night room block for the CD/NLA Show until Wednesday, February 5. This is your last chance to save money and secure a room at our stunning host property. Don’t get shut out… after Wednesday, the rate will rise!
As hard as it is to believe, the show is less than three weeks away. If you’re getting antsy, and can’t wait for the industry show of the season, why not download our new app, sponsored by North Point Global Transportation Services. Search CD/NLA Show in your favorite app store to download your gateway to all of our show’s exhibitors, attendees, speakers, events, floor plans, social media, and so much more—in other words, everything you need to navigate the CD/NLA Show. Here’s what’s included in the 2020 app:
Create a Personal Agenda: You can schedule personal appointments with other app users, whether it’s having coffee with an affiliate or dinner with a vendor. Don’t forget that you can also customize your show agenda by saving events that you don’t want to miss and receive reminders.
Exclusive Coupons and Deals: Be in the know with our exclusive Show-only savings that allow you to take home the products or purchase the services that you need at deep discounts! Click on the Coupons tab in the app to see the exhibitors who have a special offer to make it a bit easier on your wallet. These hot deals are only available on our app, and expire with the close of the Show, so be sure to check them out.
Show Floor Digital Passport: It’s back! We debuted our Digital Passport at our Boston show in October 2019 and you loved it, so we’ve made it better for 2020. How it works: Many of our exhibitors will have a QR code displayed somewhere in their booth that you can scan (through the app) to collect points. The more booths you visit, the more points you get. Also, we’ve increased the ways you can earn points. You can earn them by stopping for a sales pitch, joining an association, or just being in the right place at the right time on our expansive show floor. Your points translate into chances to win an exciting grand prize valued at $3850, which includes two-night complimentary stay at the MGM Grand in a stay well executive suite, two complimentary VIP seat tickets to Kà by Cirque du Soleil, two 50-minute custom pressure massages at The Spa at MGM Grand, dinner for two at one of the following MGM Grand Restaurants—Craftsteak, Ambra or Morimoto $360 Value, $1000 Amex gift card, and two full show passes and 2 Awards Dinner and Charity Event Tickets to the 2021 CD/NLA Vegas Show. Runner up will receive full show passes to the 2020 CD/NLA Orlando Show. We will announce the winner on the Show floor Wednesday afternoon—winner must be present!
CD and the NLA are pleased to announce that the Charity Committee has selected two worthy charities to receive $10,000 donations from the Harold Berkman Memorial Fund at the Awards Dinner & Charity Event on Tuesday evening, February 25. We’re thrilled that Wish4OurHeroes—a three-time partner at CD’s annual Night of Charity at our fall show—will once again be the recipient of generosity from our industry. For those not familiar with the non-profit, Wish4OurHeroes is dedicated to providing help to active-duty military members, in order to make their deployments a little easier, and to improve the quality of their family lives while home or during deployment. The charity provides much needed resources ranging from transportation medical expenses to appliances and basic groceries. Also receiving $10,000 at the gala is Love146, a non-profit human rights organization that works toward the abolition of child trafficking and exploitation through survivor care, prevention education, professional training, grassroots empowerment, and contributing a growing body of research. The organization also created a curriculum called Not A #Number to teach youth how to protect themselves from human trafficking and exploitation through information, critical thinking, and skill development. We’re honored to have representatives from these amazing charities join us at the dinner. And don’t forget, this event also includes our first Driven By Excellence awards ceremony, which honors operators, organizations, and individuals who represent the best of the industry. You won’t want to miss it. Tickets for the Awards Dinner & Charity Event are just $50 in advance ($100 at the door).
Visit cdnlashow.com for more information.
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