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With eight seats up for the taking, the National Limousine Association (NLA) has named the candidates running in 2024-2027 term.
The candidates by region:
- At Large (three seats): Robert Alexander of RMA Worldwide, Brett Barenholtz of Above All Transportation/Boston Car Service, Jamisha Breland of Amaren Chauffeured Transportation, Moe Bouayad of Crown Worldwide Transportation, Simon Chen of Eight Black, Joe Reinhardt of Carolina Limo & Coach, and Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Worldwide
- US Central Region (one seat): Tracy Raimer of Windy City Limousine & Bus and Scott Woodruff of Majestic Limo & Coach
- US Northeast Region (one seat): Jay Erlich of Europe Limousine and Tracy Salinger of Unique Limousine
- US Southeast Region (two seats): Shawn Glasgow of Peak Limousine, Len Joseph of On the Town Limousine, and Tim Rose of Dolphin Transportation Specialists
- US West Region (one seat): Harry Dhillon of Ecko Worldwide Transportation, Brandan Stein of Exclusive Sedan Service, and Dave Uziel of Urban Worldwide
Note that one of the At Large seats is a special election to replace the position vacated by Matt Assolin of Nikko’s Worldwide and is subject to the remaining two-year term. The two candidates with the highest vote counts for the At Large seats will serve full three-year terms, while the candidate receiving the third most votes will fill the vacant At Large seat for the two-year term.
Elections are expected to be held November 6-8, and information will be sent to members in good standing in the coming weeks.
Visit limo.org for more information.
[09.26.23]
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One of the educational highlights at the CD/NLA Executive Retreat this June was our AI/ChatGPT session, where presenter Robyn Goldenberg of Strategy Leaders/FindStaff.com demonstrated practical, real-world uses for the ever-growing technology. At the CD/NLA Show in Orlando, we’re thrilled to do another jump into the AI pool as we present The Secrets to Using AI to Supercharge Your Business Growth on Sunday, October 22, at 12:30 p.m.
Athena Grimm of BAC Transportation
Speaker James Blain of PAX Training will help you uncover the hidden methods and tools to harness AI's power for unparalleled growth. Dive deep into actionable insights that will not only help you use AI effectively but also leverage cutting-edge tools to boost productivity and skyrocket your sales. Don't miss out on the future; let AI be your growth tool for success! AI is revolutionizing industries worldwide, but many owners and their teams are barely scratching the surface of its potential.
James Blain of PAX Training
“AI used to be future tech in movies—now it’s reality, propelling any business progressive enough to embrace it to new heights. In our first-of-its-kind session, we are going to show attendees how to put AI to work for them. If you are an operator who plans to grow your business, it is a session you can’t afford to miss," says Blain.
Tiffany Hinton of MOTEV
And speaking of business growth, tracking Key Performance Indicators is a must when you have your sights set on moving to the highest levels. On Wednesday, October 25 at 8:45 a.m., you won’t want to miss our roundtable, Utilizing KPIs to Track Your People, Clients & Fleet. This interactive session, moderated by Athena Grimm of BAC Transportation and Tiffany Hinton of MOTEV, will explore what and how to track important topics like productivity, fleet, and customer and employee retention. And since this is a roundtable with direct input from your peers, you’ll be able to compare KPIs with other operators and discover new tools to measure success.
“We are so excited for this session,” says Grimm. “If you want to steer your success into the fast lane by revving up your business insights, then join us for this session. It's going to be awesome.”
With the show only a month away, have you booked your accommodations at the fabulous, all-under-one-roof Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center? If not, the October 9th deadline is fast approaching to take advantage of our room block. We’re thrilled to be able to offer an incredible rate of $249/night—including resort fees. Don’t snooze on this offer; the price WILL go up soon. To secure your room, simply click here.
Visit cdnlashow.com for more information.
[09.26.23]
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L to R: Show Pass Winner Frank D’Souza of Riviera Limousines, CD Editor Rob Smentek, and Michelle Collins of Riviera Limousines
On Wednesday, September 20, the Philadelphia Regional Livery Association (PRLA) held their fall membership meeting a Spasso’s Italian Grill in Media, Pa. Sponsored by Titus leasing, the event was attended by 40 members and guests, including CD Editor Rob Smentek. A highlight of the meeting included the announcement that PRLA Treasurer Bob Euler Jr., of King Limousine is filling the recently vacated role of vice president.
Networking was the name of the game at the meeting as many familiar faces welcomed new and prospective members. Attendees extended past the Philadelphia region as some came from as far as Baltimore to take part.
L to R: Anthony Onorata of Anthony Limousine, Chris Haines of Michaels Classic Limousine, CD Editor Rob Smentek, Lucky Takhar of ANB Trans, and John Arone of Transportation Insurance Brokers
PRLA President Tony Viscusi of Global Limousine Service welcomed the members and shared a bit of business from a recent Board meeting. As many operators have not renewed their memberships, the association’s Board of Directors is going to make more of a concentrated effort to secure annual dues from past (and new) members. Attendees were encouraged to re-up their dues at the dinner meeting.
Next, Bob Euler Jr. of King Limousine provided a treasurer’s report. It was then reported that Euler was unanimously approved to take the position of vice president. This news was met with a round of applause. PRLA Secretary Tracy Salinger of Unique Limousine then announced that she is running for a National Limousine Association Board seat, which got a similar positive response from the members.
The PRLA Board of Directors (L to R): Vice President Bob Euler, Jr. of King Limousine, Secretary Tracy Salinger of Unique Limousine, Vendor Director John Arone of Transportation Insurance Brokers, Board Member Suman Anwar of ANB Trans, President Tony Viscusi of Global Limousine Service, Board Member Claribel Ortiz of Trophy Limousine, and Board Member Ryan Shaer of Ace Limousine
The always-precarious situation at Philadelphia International Airport was briefly discussed, specifically TNC drivers illegally leaving their cars at Zone 6 (the limo waiting area). Operators are encouraged to report illegal activity to the airport police.
Following a multi-course Italian meal, Chris Swatt from Advantage Remarketing Solutions was invited to speak to the group. He provided an overview of his company’s services—which includes selling, buying, and financing buses—basically describing the firm as a “one-stop shop” for all vehicle needs. Various members provided their own testimonials of Advantage, recommending them to operators.
Before dessert, PRLA Board Member Suman Anwar of ANB Trans announced the winners of a 50/50, as well as a raffle for a pass to the CD/NLA Show in Orlando on October 22-25. In both cases, Frank D’Souza of Riviera Limousines was the winner. D’Souza pledged to use the 50/50 winnings to sponsor the membership fee of a new PRLA member.
Lastly, the issue of bringing future PRLA meetings to a more centralized location was discussed, and Viscusi said that the next event will likely be held in King of Prussia, Pa.
Visit prlainc.com for more information.
[09.25.23]