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It was a packed house at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Baltimore, Md., on Tuesday, August 20, for the Maryland Livery Association (MLA) membership meeting. Close to 50 members and guests were in attendance, including guest speakers and board members from the Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association (PRLA) and Virginia Limousine Association (VLA).
L to R: MLA President Len Joseph of On The Town Limousine, PRLA Board Member Claribel Ortiz of Trophy Limousine, and MLA Director Japneet Suri of Executive CLS
“This was hands down our best meeting ever,” says MLA President Len Joseph of On The Town Limousine. “It seemed that every time I turned around, they were adding new tables and chairs for more and more guests. We created some high-level energy that attracted a lot of operators.”
The association welcomed a trio of speakers to provide content to the attendees. First, Karl Muhammad from the Washington, D.C. Department of For Hire Vehicles (DFHV) addressed the crowd to discuss the controversial enforcement that operators have been experiencing. MLA has been anticipating his appearance at a meeting for months and was pleased to have a line of communication open with the government program. Muhammad took questions and offered updates and clarification regarding performing point-to-point trips within D.C. city limits.
The August MLA meeting attracted close to 50 members and guests
“We had the opportunity to ask him about the levels of enforcement,” says Joseph.
Next, the MLA welcomed Adam Weisman and Bill Leuthold from Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance, who offered a slide show about their company’s various risk management services. Insurance, of course, is a hot-button topic, and the pair fielded questions from the attendees.
The afternoon’s final speaker, Evan Sands from BBSI, discussed payroll services, workman’s comp, and human resources.
“We work so hard to bring content and offer takeaway at every single meeting,” says Joseph.
Plans are afoot for the MLA to work closely with fellow regional associations PRLA and VLA.
“We’re attempting a collaborative membership drive between the three associations. With our local airports so close together, it just makes sense to work together,” adds Joseph.
The next MLA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22 at a location to be announced.
Visit mdlimoassoc.org for more information.
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On Tuesday, August 20, the Colorado Limousine Association (CLA) held an online membership meeting that attracted members from throughout the state.
CLA President Erica Bugbee
CLA President Erica Bugbee of ExecuStar World Class Services kicked off the morning meeting by welcoming attendees and providing a brief financial report. She then provided a wrap up on the CLA’s successful Summer Educational Conference held on July 9. Bugbee then stated that the association is set to begin the process of applying for the National Limousine Association’s scholarship, which grants local associations up to $10,000.
Speaker Harry Dhillon of Hashtag Biz Solutions
Two guest speakers were present on the webinar; the first was Robin Friedberg from Research Underwriters, who provided something of a state of the industry of the insurance business in Colorado. Next was Harry Dhillon of Hashtag Biz Solutions, who offered an introduction to the staffing, answering service, and digital marketing services his company has to offer. Bugbee was proud to report that both Dhillon and Friedberg are Gold Vendor Members of the CLA.
Before concluding, John Hafer of A Custom Coach provided updates regarding the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the Denver International Airport (DIA). He stated that a new TNC—Driver’s Co-Op—is due to hit the market, and electric charging stations are coming to DIA next month. The discussion then turned to the DIA enforcement policies occurring at the airport terminals, namely not having PUC numbers on the front of cars. Fortunately, since COVID, officers seem to be letting most operators off with warning tickets for infractions, except in the case of not having a current “health card.”
The next CLA meeting is scheduled to be in person at a date and locale to be determined soon.
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L to R: CGTRG Founders Jack Nissim, Mo Garkani, and Mark Stewart
Founders Mo Garkani of The COTS Group and industry veterans Jack Nissim, and Mark Stewart are excited to introduce the California Ground Transportation Regulatory Group (CGTRG), a new non-profit organization dedicated to advancing California's chauffeured ground transportation sector.
The CGTRG serves as a central hub, uniting California's regulatory agencies, including the California Public Utilities Commission, California Highway Patrol, and California regional airports, with state legislators, chauffeured transportation companies, industry leaders, and experts. Through focused advocacy and education, CGTRG is committed to addressing the diverse needs and challenges of the industry, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change.
Collectively, Garkani, Nissim, and Stewart bring over 100 years of industry expertise. Both Garkani and Stewart have served as president of the Greater California Livery Association (GCLA), while Nissim has dedicated over 15 years as GCLA treasurer and an executive board member. Their leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence have helped shape and elevate the industry.
The CGTRG founders look forward to your support and involvement as the California transportation industry embarks on this important journey together. For more details, reach out to them at 657.279.8180 or email info@cgtrg.org.
Visit cgtrg.org for more information.
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