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The presidents of the Florida associations at CD’s 2014 show (L to R): WFLA President Dave Shaw of Network Limousines, FLA President Rick Versace of A1A Airport & Limousine Service, GOLA President Cliff Wright of Royal Transportation Group, and SFLA President Neil Goodman of Aventura Worldwide Transportation Service
Members of MLOA’s Board of Directors at the 2014 CD Show (L to R): Treasurer Travis Latham of Fellowship Fleet Limousine & Bus Company, Secretary Regina Goff of A Goff Limousine & Bus Company, Second Vice Chairman Reggie Tymus of Capital City Limousine, and President Maurice Brewster of Mosaic Global Transportation
Miami — When the Chauffeur Driven Show touches down at Loews Miami Beach October 11-14, two associations’ hour-long membership meetings will be among its many offerings.
The first major industry show to come to The Sunshine State will also give the Florida Limousine Association (FLA) and the regional associations under its banner—the Greater Orlando Limousine Association, the South Florida Limousine Association, and the West Florida Livery Association—meeting space on Monday, October 12, at 8:30 a.m. As operators all over Florida are fighting a range of TNC battles, there will be much to discuss about how each region is seeking a level playing field for the industry and better regulatory practices for TNCs across the state.
The Minority Limousine Operators of America (MLOA) will also hold a morning meeting, bringing together its far-flung membership with an 8 a.m. meeting on Tuesday, October 13. As the association frequently relies on bimonthly conference calls to stay in contact with its members, MLOA will take advantage of having much of its association in one place with educational opportunities, including a guest speaker. Sheila Bright, a recently retired corporate supplier diversity director, will discuss ways that minority operators can gain access to large contracts, as well as hold one-on-one sessions with MLOA members on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each association meeting is open to all registered show attendees.
Visit floridalimousine.com for more information about FLA. Visit mlooa.org for more information about MLOA.
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VLA President Paul Walsh of Superior Executive Transportation
Richmond, Va. — Several members of the Virginia Limousine Association (VLA) attended a stakeholders’ follow-up meeting with the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA) on September 3. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss proposed changes to ground transportation regulations for both Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Va., and Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Va.
According to the new regulations, every legally operating transportation company performing pickups and drop-offs at either airport will be required to have a permit indicating that they are allowed to do so. Each permit can be purchased by a limousine company for a one-time registration fee, as well as associated fees for the AVI units that will automatically charge each account with an access fee each time a vehicle travels into the designated pickup and drop-areas that the MWAA has created.
While VLA President Paul Walsh of Superior Executive Transportation said that the fees will present a bit of a burden “that we’re going to have to pass on to our customers,” he is optimistic about the new development.
“I think, all in all, it was better than we expected it to be,” he said. “Obviously, we hate having to pay more money to use their facilities but that’s part of doing business correctly. I think everyone was expecting this to be a bit more costly but I think in terms of the bigger picture, if it works, it’ll be great.”
Walsh added that the measure stems from the need to cut down on congestion at both airports, which have “seen an uptick in TNC drivers doing circles and blocking traffic, and Dulles and Regan cannot afford that additional headache.” The two airports have already designated their holding lots for ground transportation vehicles.
The VLA’s next meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 14.
Visit virginialimousineassociation.org for more information.
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Marlton, N.J. — One of the Chauffeur Driven Show’s most popular and industry-exclusive events, the Operator Mentoring Program, will be open for registration later this week.
The event pairs small groups of operators with some of the industry’s most influential leaders for roundtable discussions and one-on-one advice for your most pressing issues and questions, as well as all of the hottest topics affecting chauffeured transportation. Our mentors have the experience and knowledge to help guide your company toward success. This will be a no-holds-barred opportunity to pick the brains of some of the top minds in the business. This is an invaluable opportunity to learn from the best!
Our list of mentors includes:
Carla Boccio, Owner of Buffalo Limousine
Kristina Bouweiri, President/CEO of Reston Limousine
Maurice Brewster, President/Founder of Mosaic Global Transportation
Alan Candeub, President of Park Avenue Limousine
Barbara Chirico, CEO of Gem Limousine Worldwide
Gary Day, President/CEO of American Limousines
Eric Devlin, President of Premier Transportation
David Eckstein, President and Founding Partner of Valera Global
Jon Epstein, President of Royal Coachman Worldwide
Kim Garner, President/Co-Owner of BEST Transportation
Neil Goodman, Founder/Managing Partner of Aventura Worldwide Transportation
George Jacobs, President of Windy City Limousine
Don Mahnke, President of ABC Worldwide Transportation
Tom Miller, President of Regency Global Transportation
Dawson Rutter, President/CEO of Commonwealth Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation
David Seelinger, CEO and Chairman of EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services
Ron Stein, President/CEO of Exclusive Sedan Service
Scott Woodruff, President of Majestic Limo and Coach
This event, which will take place on Sunday, October 11 and is sponsored by Limo Anywhere, is limited to company owners who purchase a 4-day show pass, and operators will be paired with mentors from non-competing markets. It’s on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the criteria based on market and number of operators, choice of mentor is not guaranteed, but all efforts will be made to pair with first choices. You will receive your confirmation email with your choice of mentor on or after September 11.
If you haven’t already registered for the show or booked your stay at our host property, the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, don’t delay. Our room block is nearly sold out! Visit http://bit.ly/1SiCRTM for your special rate of $225 per night, including three days before and following the show. Visit chauffeurdrivenshow.com/register to save time and register before the event.
More information on how to register for the Operator Mentoring Program will be released later this week via eblast. If you have any immediate questions, please call 856.334.1988 or send an email to our Director of Events Lori Battista at lori@chauffeurdriven.com.
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