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TLPA President Mike Pinckard
Rockville, Md. — The 100-year-old Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) has launched its new podcast series earlier this month, offering a new and exciting way for providers of local passenger transportation for-hire to stay ahead of transportation news.
Featuring interviews with transportation leaders and issue experts, the podcast, “TLPA Fleet Forward,” will bring listeners information and insight on a range of topics, from current events in the industry to innovations shaping the future of for-hire fleets.
“This is just like having our own radio show and is part of our mission to always find new and engaging ways to keep our industry informed,” said Mike Pinckard, president of the TLPA. “The great thing about a podcast is that you can listen to it on your own time: in the car, at home, sitting at your desk at work, or even while out for a walk. It’s a great way to bring fresh content to life and can really help our industry learn about and meet the challenges of the future.”
Podcasts have grown tremendously popular over the past decade, with more than a half a million podcasts on Apple Podcasts alone. Almost half of the US population has listened to a podcast, and some 80 percent of audiences listen to most or all of what they download.
The “TLPA Fleet Forward” podcast will be free to download, and anyone—members and nonmembers alike—will be able to access all of the episodes. Simply go to Apple Podcasts, iTunes or Google Play to download the podcast in just a few seconds to your phone, tablet or computer, and then listen whenever its convenient.
The first episode of “TLPA Fleet Forward” will be available at the end of March and will feature interviews with TLPA President Mike Pinckard and Susan Shaheen of the University of California, Berkeley’s Transportation Sustainability Research Center, as well as news about the industry and the association. New podcasts will be available every other month.
The next TLPA event will be its Spring Conference & Expo April 10-12 in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Visit tlpa.org for more information.
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Denver — Luxury ground transportation provider Presidential Worldwide Transportation was named Best Transportation Provider of 2018 at Colorado Meetings & Events Magazine’s 12th annual reader’s choice awards. The announcement was made on March 12, 2018, at a cocktail party thrown by the magazine at Denver Place.
Readers of the magazine cast more than 4,000 votes in 25 categories. Presidential Worldwide was one of three Denver-based operators nominated in the Best Transportation Provider category, which includes motor coach, limousine, and shuttle services. The company has been a nominee every year since the inception of the awards.
“The Presidential Worldwide team is proud to be recognized by Colorado Meetings & Events,” said President & CEO Shane Stickel. “We’d like to extend a big thank you to everyone who believed in us and helped us gain the recognition.”
This has been an exciting year for Presidential Worldwide. The company recently launched a new client-focused website to highlight their services and offerings, and soon they will offer VIP Beer Tour packages, which will provide tours and tastings at some of Colorado’s most unique breweries and taprooms.
Visit presidentialworldwide.com or co.meetingsmags.com for more information.
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Laura Canady
Gary Buffo
Robert Alexander
Scott Solombrino
Joe Ironi
Marlton, N.J. — The National Limousine Association (NLA) recently announced the results of its elections for the 2018-19 NLA Board Officers.
The five officers are:
President: Gary Buffo of Pure Luxury Transportation in Petaluma, Calif.
First Vice President: Laura Canady of SC Express Chauffeured Transportation in Aiken, S.C.
Second Vice President: Joe Ironi of Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services in Toronto, Ont.
Treasurer: Robert Alexander of RMA Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation in Rockville, Md.
Secretary: Scott Solombrino of Dav El/BostonCoach in Boston, Mass.
All five officers are incumbents with several years’ experience in their roles. Board directors for the ’18-’21 term were announced in December.
The NLA is gearing up for its May 22-23 Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C., which will be hosted at District Wharf.
Visit limo.org for more information.
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