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Updated: 5/1/23
Keep yourself informed and connected to other members of the industry by attending these important meetings. You can also view meetings for the rest of the year on Chauffeur Driven’s Industry Events page.
May
American Society of Travel Advisors
Global Convention
5/2-5/4 at the Sheraton in San Juan, Puerto Rico (registration required)
Global Business Travel Association
Canada Conference
5/15-5/17 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center (registration required)
Limousine Association of New Jersey
Spring Meeting
5/16 at Il Tulipano (Cedar Grove) (registration: patricia.nelson103@gmail.com)
Colorado Limousine Association
Top Golf Networking Mixer & Dinner
5/17 at Top Golf Centennial (registration required)
U.S. Travel Association
IPW
5/20-5/24 at González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas (registration required)
Maryland Limousine Association
Membership Meeting
5/23 at 12:00 p.m. at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Baltimore (email marylandlimoassoc@gmail.com for info)
June
CD/NLA Executive Retreat
6/4-6/7 at the Hilton Nashville Downtown (registration required)
Tennessee Motor Coach Association
Annual Convention
6/4-6/6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Chattanooga (registration required)
Florida Limousine Association
Florida Ground Transportation Show
6/12-6/13 at the Palm Beach Convention Center (registration required)
Florida Limousine Association
FLA Golf Classic
6/14 at the Boca Raton Resort (registration: reina@floridalimousine.com)
Global Business Travel Association
US Legislative Summit
6/14-6/15 in Washington, D.C. (registration info)
Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association
Member Meeting
6/14 at Il Granaio Phoenixville (more information)
New England Livery Association
Chauffeur Appreciation Day
6/15 at Boston Logan International Airport (more information)
Pennsylvania Bus Association
Annual Meeting
6/18-6/21 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Jamestown, N.Y. (registration required)
New England Bus Association
Annual Meeting
6/25-6/27 at Sheraton Portland Sable Oaks in Portland, Me. (registration required)
New England Livery Association
Quarterly Meeting
6/27 location TBD (more information)
Would you like to add your event to our annual calendar? Let us know! Email susan@chauffeurdriven.com or rob@chauffeurdriven.com to be included in our calendar.
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AJL International President Matthew Johnston
AJL International Worldwide Chauffeur Services, which is based in the Dallas area, has announced that they have added the Cadillac LYRIQ to their comprehensive fleet. Purchased largely as an experiment, AJL President Matthew Johnston is excited about the feedback the all-electric vehicle is receiving.
“I wanted to be one of the first operators in the state—or the Dallas market—to try them out and see if there was any traction,” says Johnston. “Even though there’s minimal EV needs in Texas, and many people don’t request them, we wanted to try it out and give it a shot.”
Immediate client reception has been phenomenal, he says.
“Since we’ve gotten it in, we use it four or five days a week, and clients—and chauffeurs—love it. I got a request for a four-day road show that wants an electric vehicle,” says Johnston. “The customers like the fact that it’s new and exciting, and they like that it’s a Cadillac. They say that it’s one of the smoothest riding cars they’ve ever been in. When you drive over a bump, it’s like riding on silk.”
AJL added a Cadillac LYRIQ and four Volvo S90s to its fleet
Johnston says that when the price point comes down a bit, AJL will likely add more EVs to his fleet as any price difference over an gas-powered sedan will pay for itself due to the lack of fuel bills.
AJL International also added four new Volvo S90 sedans to their fleet.
“I was primarily an SUV or crossover user, but I had some affiliates that wanted to offer a true sedan. I bought four of them and the clients love them. The gas milage on these things is unreal,” shares Johnston.
In addition to satisfying client needs, adding these sedans has established a relationship with AJL’s local Volvo dealer, which will likely extend into the future. Johnston is very happy with the new sedans and plans to add more in the future.
Visit ajlinternational.com for more information.
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The clock is ticking! The Early Bird Rate for the CD/NLA Executive Retreat in Nashville comes to an end on April 21. That leaves you with just a few days to save $100 off your registration. Remember, your admission covers two open bar dinners at iconic Nashville hotspots, a tour of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, breakfast and lunch for two days, innumerable networking opportunities, and intensive educational sessions. Don’t delay! Click here to register today.
EOS Certified Implementer Justin Cook
Speaking of education, we are excited to announce that Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) Certified Implementer, Justin Cook, will be delivering a game-changing, multi-part session on Monday, that will have a profound impact on your business (and lots of takeaways). If you’re like many operators who feel that your business is running you, instead of you running your business, this might just be your solution.
If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, EOS was designed for entrepreneurs who feel controlled by their company, market, or team; stuck with limited profits or little growth; or caught in a cycle of putting out fires instead of solving meaningful structural challenges. This interactive workshop, called Get a Grip on Your Business, will introduce you to EOS and the Six Key Components of a successful business: Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction. In part one, you will learn all the tools and disciplines Cook uses with his clients to help them get more of what they want from their business, while the second will be a deep dive into the tools that clients say make the most immediate impacts in their business: The Accountability Chart and The Level 10 Meeting. By the end of the day, you will walk away with a set of simple, practical tools that you and your leadership will use immediately to focus on priorities, get clear on issues, and gain traction together, as a healthier team. Most of all, these steps will help you (and your employees) run your business instead of letting it run you. We believe that the content presented in this session is worth the price of admission alone.
“EOS has changed the way I do meetings FOREVER!” raves Athena Grimm of BAC Transportation. “Before EOS, it wasn't clear whether or not the right people were in the right seats. Now it's easier to see if someone is meeting their goals that move the needle.”
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more details on our educational lineup, including speakers and session details.
Visit cdnlaexecutiveretreat.com for more information.
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