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With less than four weeks to go until the Chauffeur Driven Show, it’s time to make final plans on the events and sessions you don’t want to miss. Look for information soon about our show app (sponsored by
North Point Transportation), which will feature a full schedule of events, speaker information, maps, and a whole lot more. For a full schedule,
click here
.
Workshops, Seminars, and Micro-Sessions
Our educational program is one of our proudest features, and there’s plenty of topics to whet every appetite. In addition to the industry’s biggest pressing issues—including TNCs and the rapid evolution of technology—there will be sessions on improving your sales, implementing a quality-control system through mystery shopping, motivating employees, and maximizing your growth with buses and motorcoaches. Our interactive workshops, held on Sunday and Wednesday, are in-depth and hands-on sessions meant to engage you on every level. We’ll also have traditional, lecture-style sessions held on Monday and Tuesday with bonus education on the show floor through our Micro-sessions (sponsored by
Federal Coach /
Krystal). Educational seminars and workshops are sponsored by
FASTTRAK Cloud Livery Systems.
Special Events
Our exclusive Operator Mentoring Program returns on Sunday with additional mentors who will share their knowledge, tips, and tricks for finding industry success. This is a favorite with our attendees, so register quickly to get your choice of mentors. You need to be the owner of your company and purchase a full show pass to attend this event. Sponsored by
Don Brown Bus Sales and
Grech Motors. Register
here
.
The State of the Industry Address is always one of our best-attended events (standing room only last year!), and this year promises to deliver. Our panel of experts include Cheryl Berkman, CEO and President of
Music Express Worldwide; Dean DeBeer, CEO of
Tristar Worldwide; and David Seelinger, CEO and Chairman of
EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services. It doesn’t get any better than that!
On Monday, we’re thrilled to present Jim Donald, current CEO of Extended Stay America hotels and former Starbucks CEO, as our Keynote speaker. We’ve introduced you to him over the last few months through the magazine and on our social media, so make sure you attend this can’t-miss event. Sponsored by
Grech Motors and
Mosaic Global Transportation.
Don’t forget that Tuesday, November 4, is our Affiliate Day, with sessions and events (our Affiliate Central Networking Forum, sponsored by
A1A Airport & Limousine Service) specifically tailored toward helping you increase your affiliate business. If you’re looking to score new affiliate partners at the show, we’ll show you how to do it.
Nightlife
No one gets the party started like Chauffeur Driven, and we have three nights of excitement to make the long days worth your while. We kick off the week on Sunday night with our Night of the Living Dead party, sponsored by
Battisti Customs. You’ve had enough of walking the kids around the neighborhood in their Elsa or favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume, so now it’s your turn to have a little adult fun. Dress up in your most spooktacular costume and enjoy some libations and finger foods while our DJ spins some tunes. Prizes will be given for best costume.
It’s no secret that the Chauffeur Driven Show is heading to Nashville next June for an Executive Retreat, so we’re getting the party started a little early with our Rockin’ Roundup on Monday, sponsored by
Meridian Specialty Vehicles and
Premier Transportation. You’ll have a heck of a time dancing to the music of our live band, chowing on some barbecue, and drinking some ice-cold brews. Cowboy boots and hats optional but highly encouraged. Yeehaw!
Tuesday will be a test of your endurance with our Charity Auction followed by our After-Hours Suite Parties. The night starts off with a buffet-style dinner at our Charity Auction, where we’ll have tons of great items to bid on through our chance, silent, and live auction. All proceeds will benefit a really cool organization, the
Ryan Seacrest Foundation. The Charity Auction is sponsored by
EmpireCLS.
Ready to keep the party going? Cruise on over to the 14th floor of the Taj for some incredible suite parties. There will be tons of drinks and plenty of conversation to last into the wee hours of the morning. Parties will be hosted by
ETS International,
Flyte Tyme Worldwide Transportation,
Minority Limousine Operators of America,
Rental Limo, and
ZBest Executive Global Transportation Services.
Show Floor
Of course, we’ve saved the best for last. Shop all of the industry’s latest technology, insurance, vehicles, marketing, and products all on one floor. This is your opportunity to talk one on one with all of the industry’s hottest vendors and possibly even score some sweet show-only deals. You’ll definitely want to take your time here, so for a full list of exhibitors
click here. Don’t forget to swing by our Association Pavilion, sponsored by
Chosen Payments, for a chat with a dozen of the industry’s strongest associations.
With just weeks to go, there’s no time to waste. Make sure you’re fully prepared for what the Chauffeur Driven Show has to offer so you can maximize your time and get the best return on your investment. Remember, there’s
#only1choice this November!
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Have you always been curious how other operators were compensating their staff? Are you curious how your own salary compares with that of your industry peers? You can be a part of something historic by completing a confidential industry salary survey. While many have responded‚ we still need your reply—the more participants we have‚ the more accurate the data. A few minutes of your time will yield big results which may help you become more competitive in hiring.
Chauffeur Driven partnered with The LMC Group to produce a comprehensive‚ industry-specific salary survey‚ the results of which will be presented in Kristen Carroll’s seminar on Sunday‚ November 2: “How to Compensate and Motivate Employees.” The LMC Group created the survey and has the experience and expertise to analyze the data for the most useful statistics to date. The results will also be published in a future issue of Chauffeur Driven.
The survey is completely confidential and only takes a few minutes to complete. Please complete the survey now‚ by clicking the following: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JJ2KMXB.
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Michael Campos Joins Grech Motors Executive Sales Team
Riverside, Calif. — Luxury bus manufacturer Grech Motors announced that industry marketing and branding specialist Michael Campos will join the company as a senior sales executive. He joins Grech Motors’ veteran sales team led by Ed Grech and AJ Thurber.
“We are extremely grateful to welcome Michael Campos as an addition to our rapidly expanding sales team,” says Thurber. “He will be an immediate asset to expanding our product reach in the marketplace.”
The new hire comes at a time of strategic expansion for Grech Motors, which is steadily refining the customer experience and increasing vehicle production to meet the industry’s needs.
Campos is a former industry journalist specializing in digital marketing and social media. His work focused on helping operators leverage new media tools to build their brands and boost their business. Campos owns and operates Dash30 Digital, an exclusive digital marketing and branding firm for B2B and luxury companies.
“I’m honored and excited for the opportunity to join the elite team at Grech Motors,” Campos says. “In the midst of the aggressive tech onslaught on the chauffeured transportation industry, what operators need most are visionaries. Ed Grech, AJ Thurber, and the excellent people at Grech Motors are visionaries leading the industry to prosperity. I love the innovation, quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail they put into everything they do. My goal is to sync the marketing and sales experience so operators can discover the best bus for their business. I look forward to serving the industry in my new role.”
As demand for high-caliber group transportation continues to skyrocket, Grech Motors delivers some of the industry’s best warranties of 5-year/100,000 miles on the body construction and a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty on paint and electrical.
Visit grechmotors.com for more information.
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