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Chauffeur Driven Director of Events Lori Battista with Eric Bohn of EcoStyle Transportation, who won a pass to October’s show in Miami Beach
Morrisville, N.C. — The North Carolina Limousine Association (NCLA) held its most recent meeting April 14 at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which Chauffeur Driven’s Director of Events Lori Battista attended.
After both the treasurer and secretary’s reports, the discussion turned to vehicles—focusing on where members purchase theirs, as well as new models and trends for the industry. In addition to comparing the new Cadillac and BMW livery offerings as well as weighing the pros and cons of Mercedes-Benz Sprinters versus Ford Transits, members showed interest in inviting manufacturers to a future meeting.
In light of current events, Detective Sergeant Eric Tellefsen of RDU gave a presentation on how to respond in case anyone finds themselves facing an active shooter situation in an office or public place. He showed a brief video (which can be viewed at fbi.gov/about-us/cirg/active-shooter-and-mass-casualty-incidents/run-hide-fight-video) that explained the “Run, hide, fight” hierarchy of reacting safely to any violent situation, and discussed how first responders are trained to both handle and diffuse a shooting.
Tellefsen, a retired cop, also covered what to do if a chauffeur is present during a situation at the airport. He advised that they should get out as quickly as possible, especially since the airport will shut down anyway, and that an individual should always take the opportunity to run in any dangerous scenario. He added that it’s in an individual’s best interest to not engage a shooter or assailant, unless it’s a last resort in self-defense.
A TNC update addressed how nearby Virginia has created a new legislative category for TNCs, and that all commercial transportation vehicles operating locally must have the correct permits and identifying license plates. While the area has seen a decrease in TNC drivers, nearly 40 of them have started playing by the rules; however, some continue to fly under the radar by shirking commercial vehicle requirements. RDU is reported to be the only airport in the area that is still ticketing those drivers who are ignoring regulations.
Before the meeting adjourned, Battista raffled off a pass to Chauffeur Driven’s Miami show, which was won by Eric Bohn of EcoStyle Transportation.
NCLA’s next meeting is scheduled for June 16.
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Nashville, Tenn. — When you join us for the world-class educational sessions and customer-service presentations that Chauffeur Driven’s first-ever Executive Retreat will be offering this June 22-24, you’ll get acquainted with some fresh ideas and proven tools to help you fine-tune your staff as well as your leadership skills.
Frank A. Rosenbaum, President of Global Business Strategies
The just-announced financial seminar "Maintaining Your Financial Edge in the Chauffeur Driven Industry," presented by President of Global Business Strategies Frank A. Rosenbaum and moderated by Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Chauffeured Services Worldwide, will close out the retreat’s workshops on Wednesday. This two-hour session will show you how to create a roadmap for your company’s increased overall value with financial benchmarking, proven methods for reducing debt, and tips to set financial goals for your company. You’ll also learn how to assemble a team of professional advisors specializing in a range of disciplines to make sure that your company is thoroughly examined from all angles.
While our educational presentations will help you learn how to improve your business, it’s the after-hours events that’ll introduce you to the down-home good times and unique flavor you’ll only find in the Nashville market.
Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Chauffeured Services Worldwide
We’ll spend most of Monday night making our way through the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum—which is seamlessly integrated with our host property, Omni Nashville Hotel—with a number of events taking place in different parts of the 350,000-square-foot facility. Our evening of exclusive events will kick off with a tour of the museum, which includes the exhibit “Dylan, Cash, and the Nashville Cats: A New Music City,” before we settle in for a cocktail reception and BBQ dinner. Singer/songwriter Phil Vassar will then treat our audience to a private concert in the Hall of Fame’s state-of-the-art, 213-seat Ford Theater, bringing the infectious energy and dynamic on-stage presence he has cultivated over nearly 20 years of performing his hit songs and fan favorites right to us.
On Tuesday, get ready for a whirlwind tour of Nashville when we head out to take in the city’s most iconic sights in the afternoon and experience its loudest, most happening honky-tonks later that night. Our bus tour of the city will bring you face-to-face with the likes of Music Row, Riverfront Park, Broadway, Ryman Auditorium, the full-scale Parthenon replica, and more. We’ll head back to Broadway in smaller groups that night for our honky-tonk crawl, where local legends will be blowing the roofs off Whiskey Bent Saloon, Legends Corner, and The Stage with live performances. Everyone will reconvene at the evening’s last stop, The Silver Dollar Saloon, to close out the night with one more taste of Music City’s local talent.
As our Executive Retreat is only open to 200 operators and their ownership-minded staff, space is quickly filling up for this inaugural event. With less than 80 passes left, it won’t be long until we’re out of $699 passes and the price goes to $799 for the last 75 to sign up. If you’d prefer to enjoy the Nashville nightlife with your significant other, spouse passes are available for $379, too.
Don’t forget to mosey on over to chauffeurdrivenshow.com/Nashville to stay updated on all that awaits you when you join us in Music City this June.
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Miami Keynote Speaker Terry Jones
Miami Beach, Fla. —With a nearly finalized agenda and floor space filling up quickly, it’s not too early to start thinking about Chauffeur Driven’s Trade Show & Conference at the beautiful Loews Miami Beach Hotel. We’re taking our annual event on the road this October 11-14 for its first-ever stop on what will become a rotating roster of premium host destinations. The Lincoln Motor Company and Grech Motors have already signed up to be the Title Sponsors for our first Florida trade show—and we’re kicking it off with another industry first of reserving more than 95 percent of the hotel’s space for a true property takeover.
We’re excited to announce that our keynote speaker will be entrepreneur and accomplished speaker Terry Jones—with many thanks to our Keynote Sponsors, Grech Motors and Mosaic Global Transportation. As the current executive chairman of Wayblazer, founder and former CEO of Travelocity, founding chairman of Kayak, and former vice president of business travel company Travel Advisors, Jones has been deeply entrenched in the travel industry since starting out as a travel agent in 1971. Jones also currently serves as the managing principal of ON, a consulting service he founded to aid companies in their transitions to the digital economy.
Jones brings those decades of experience to his speaking engagements, which are designed to challenge an audience into examining the future of their companies in new and innovative ways. He also brings his experience with disruptive, industry-changing technologies to our keynote speech. As Kayak, Travelocity, and other instant-booking sites have changed the landscape of the travel industry, Jones can offer a unique understanding of what it’s like when new companies burst onto the scene, providing insight into how a post-TNC ground transportation industry can forge ahead while adapting to changing times.
Be sure to visit our newly redesigned show site at chauffeurdrivenshow.com, and check back often for event updates and schedule highlights as they’re finalized.
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