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Brussels, Belgium — During a trip with Vice President Joe Biden, a reporter found himself riding in the lap of luxury with the Veep’s motorcade: Not in the usual minivan or shuttle bus that they are generally expected to ride in, but a glamorous, all-electric Tesla S sedan. It was enough to capture the attention of the Wall Street Journal, which published an article about it in early February. VP Biden is notorious for his love of cars, and according to the article, he was unaware that the Tesla was even part of the motorcade.
Transportation in Europe was handled by Stephane Brombeck’s company, Modern Car. Modern Car has been known for its expert handling of international dignitaries and has often handled transportation for President Obama and his traveling entourage. Teslas are the newest additions to Modern Car’s fleet, which have been received with rave reviews.
According to the WSJ article, the president and vice president are driven around by their own armored Cadillac—which they generally have in tow—in addition to a traveling cavalcade of press, staffers, and other low-level officials. After an event in Brussels with the Veep, a Washington-based reporter was sadly left without a ride on “Press 1,” the van they designate carrying press staff in the motorcade. Luckily, Modern Car was able to step up and provide the Tesla for the very luck reporter, indeed. The sweet ride didn’t last long, however, as it was back to the Mercedes-Benz Viano (of, the tragedy) at the next stop on the tour.
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Briana Candeub and her father Alan Candeub ofPark Avenue Limousine
Trevose, Pa. — Briana Candeub was already armed with years of experience when she graduated from Temple University in 2013 and set straight into the working world, thanks to the time she spent behind the scenes at her father’s company, Park Avenue Limousine. Starting out as a car washer, she quickly made her way into the office to work among the dispatch and reservations teams.
Still, her parents, Alan and Lisa Candeub, said that she had to gain experience elsewhere before joining the family company full-time. She quickly found out that her parents “were more than right,” and that learning the ropes of another service-oriented industry would yield unexpected benefits she could bring back to the world of chauffeured transportation.
“Immediately upon graduation, I was hired by Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia,” says Candeub, 24, who has a degree in hospitality and business. “My experience at the Four Seasons Hotel helped grow me into the young professional I am today. I am much more confident in the person I am in the business world, and I feel that I have a lot of knowledge that I can bring to the table and incorporate into Park Avenue Limousine.”
Candeub recently left her position at Four Seasons to join Park Avenue as a full-time employee, though she says that she never really left the company she grew up in.
“Even during my time in college and at the Four Seasons Hotel, I still stayed incorporated in the business,” she said. “I worked weekends to stay in touch and to keep Park Avenue from becoming a distant memory.”
While it may be tempting to assume that being the boss’s daughter makes for an easy ride, Candeub is expecting anything but and is prepared to work hard to maintain Park Avenue’s solid reputation.
“On the first day of my new full-time job, I was excited, I was nervous, I felt pressure, I was motivated, but most importantly I was ready to prove myself not only to my father but also to the other employees as well,” she said. “I sat down with our management team to explain that I am ready to work and bring some fresh ideas to the company. I asked them to give me constructive criticism when necessary and I told them I want to know everything there is to know. To me, knowing every aspect of your business is an important part of being successful.”
Candeub knows that her journey will be one punctuated with “patience, mistakes, and a lot of learning and listening.” While she is still awaiting a formal title, she’s getting to know the family business from every angle, most recently revisiting reservations and dispatch, learning accounting and payroll, and attending networking events. Establishing herself within the company is giving her the opportunity to realize what matters most as she looks toward both her and Park Avenue’s future.
“Getting a title to put on my business card isn’t what’s important to me: What’s important is showing the staff and, most importantly, my father that I can do this—and I will do it well,” she said. “It’s being proud to be a part of what my father has worked so hard to create, and working and growing this company to its full potential together. The pressure that comes with having your parent as your boss is tough, but there’s no one else I would want to raise me into the successful business woman I know I will become.”
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Montvale, N.J. — Perfect Limo Service has been named the “Best Limo Service” in populous Bergen County, NJ, by (201) Magazine in its February issue.
Perfect Limo, which maintains its headquarters in Montvale, N.J., is celebrating its 31st year in business this April. It won the award by a vote of (201) readers who selected the” Best of Bergen” in numerous categories.
In naming Perfect Limo as the winner, (201) Magazine noted: “Voters didn’t have to stretch when they chose Perfect Limo for top honors as the best limousine service. When you’re in the market for premium chauffeured limo services, this is the place to call. The fleet includes sedans, SUVs, and the quintessential stretch.”
Perfect Limo is owned by Doris and John Sutich of Montvale. The married couple founded the company in 1984 with two vehicles and have grown it to more than 30 vehicles today. The company serves the entire metropolitan New York and New Jersey area with a network of worldwide affiliates.
In accepting the award, President John Sutich thanked voters for the prestigious recognition. Bergen County is New Jersey’s most populous county with more than 925,000 residents in 70 communities.
Perfect Limo is also noted for its unique headquarters. It is based in an Octagon House, an 1851 residence that was restored by the Sutich family. The Octagon House is the official landmark of the Borough of Montvale and its image appears on all official materials of the borough. The Sutich family was honored by federal, state, county and local officials for their work and dedication in the restoration.
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