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Richmond, Va.—James River Transportation was awarded the International Motorcoach Group (IMG) Safety Award for 2014. IMG is a group of the best operators in North America who are committed to providing exceptional experiences for the traveling public.
“Our success is due to dedicated employees who are devoted to providing safe, reliable service to our clients,” says JRT President Stephen Story. He says that the company routinely receives the highest ratings from the United States Department of Defense, the United States Department of Transportation, and the Transportation Safety Exchange. In addition, in September 2013, it was the only ground transportation provider to be invited to participate in the National Transportation Safety Board’s Safety Forum in Washington, D.C.
James River Transportation is a full-service transportation provider and event planning organization with facilities located in Richmond, Williamsburg, and Norfolk. The company also has on-site operations at Richmond International Airport and Norfolk International Airport. Services include motorcoach and minicoach transportation, airport transfers, transportation management, contract services, and convention shuttles.
Visit jamesrivertrans.com or imgcoach.com for more information.
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Marian AbrilzSt. James, N.Y.—Create-A-Card VP of Customer Relations Marian Abrilz recently announced her retirement after 15 years with the company.
Since 1999, Abrilz had the pleasure of working hand-in-hand with so many Create-A-Card’s clients, assisting them in any stage of their marketing needs. More than that, she had become a familiar face at industry trade shows over the years and, clients always enjoyed seeing her.
Abrilz says she is so thankful for the opportunities she had to work with these clients and values the relationships she developed. Her future plans include spending more time with her family and traveling to the East End of Long Island for gorgeous days and beautiful sunsets.
"Marian was a consistent part of Create-A-Card,” says founder Arthur Messina. “She will be missed in the office as well as at industry events. I am happy that she will have the time to spend with her family, including her nieces and nephews, and wish her all the best in her retirement.”
Visit createacardinc.com for more information.
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla.—The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) and Pow Wow Smart announced that they have entered into a new strategic partnership. Pow Wow Smart management says is absolutely delighted to be partnering with ADMEI, the pre-eminent International organization for destination management companies (DMCs).
"It made sense to take our relationship with Pow Wow Smart to the next level. They are providing great value to our members, have become actively involved in our association and are part of the exciting future of the industry," says Fran Rickenbach, executive vice president of ADMEI.
"ADMEI and its vast network are extremely important to Pow Wow Smart. We had a tremendous experience at its annual conference last year in Montreal, and met some of the destination management industry's finest executives and managers, several of whom signed up to use our software," says Frank Schnur, CMO of Pow Wow Smart. "We are certain that all members will benefit from using Pow Wow Smart. It is important we continue the momentum generated last year and look forward to working with ADMEI in the future"
As part of the deal, Pow Wow Smart will be extending special discounted pricing to all ADMEI members who sign up as part of the new strategic partnership.
Visit adme.org or powwowsmart.com for more information.
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