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We’re a little less than a month away from the 2022 CD/NLA Show and couldn’t be more excited to reunite with our industry friends. We return to the Strip at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on March 27-30. And you can bet that we have four days of networking, education, and fun planned in a jam-packed schedule. If you haven’t checked out our full itinerary yet, you can view it here.
In that schedule, you’ll find all the top-notch education, networking opportunities, and various returning favorites that you’ve come to love at the CD/NLA Show, including our First Timers’ Event, Affiliate Central Global Forum, and Women in the Industry Event. But that’s not all... Once again, we’re thrilled that two of the industry’s leading networks have chosen the CD/NLA Show to be the venue for an exclusive get-together. That’s right, EmpireCLS and Music Express have again shown their support of our event by hosting their Affiliate Meetings during the show. These meetings offer a great opportunity for operators to learn from and speak with executives from two of the industry’s major leaders, as well as meet with and celebrate peers who are current partners of the companies. Get the scoop on what you need to join these major networks.
“We’re looking forward to having our Affiliate Meeting at the CD/NLA Show so we can reconnect with the affiliates we haven’t seen for a long time due to the pandemic. It's also great opportunity for us to meet new network partners. Also, during the meeting, we will present awards to outstanding affiliates for 2021. I am excited about being in Vegas again and we are looking forward to a great show,” says Music Express Affiliate Manager Perry Barin.
“The 2020 CD/NLA Show was the last time we were together with all of our friends in the industry. We all faced something unimaginable shortly after, but the resilience and grit of our industry is simply amazing. There is a lot of excitement going into the 2022 show as it’s a bit symbolic of putting this all behind us. Business is certainly back, and we’re excited to hold our affiliate meeting at the show once again! We look forward to seeing everyone in Las Vegas,” says EmpireCLS Sr. Executive Vice President Joey Phelps.
Have you booked your room at the Paris Las Vegas yet? The clock is winding down on our exclusive (and amazing) room rate of $159/month. Once the block is filled, this rate will be gone. Given the incredible self-contained convenience of the Paris—all the events of our show are just a few steps away from the elevator—you aren’t going to want to stay anywhere else.
Visit cdnlavegas.com for more information.
[03.01.22]
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UPDATED 3.8.22 with schedule information.
Calling all bikers—and bikers at heart—who want to ride for a fantastic cause! The Limo Patriot Ride (LPR), a motorcycle caravan of industry friends raising money to help injured veterans, will once again take to the open roads of Valley of Fire Park, a spectacular natural area located about an hour from Las Vegas. The time-honored event, supporting Semper Fi & America's Fund, will take place on Thursday, March 31—the day after the close of the CD/NLA Show (scheduled for March 27-30 at the Paris Hotel Las Vegas). A pre-ride orientation dinner will also be held on Wednesday, March 30, in preparation for the next day’s ride.
The schedule for the March 31 ride is as follows:
8:00 a.m. Paris Hotel (Location TBA)
9:00 a.m. EagleRider Rentals, 5182 S. Arville St. Las Vegas, NV
10:00 a.m. Ride to the Valley of Fire, lunch
3:00 p.m. End of 2022 event, back to EagleRider
7:00 p.m. Dinner and drinks
Not a fan of the wind on your face and prefer the comfy cabin of your vehicle? No problem! The convoy invites anyone using their sedan, SUV, or bus (or for a local operator to shuttle volunteers) to follow the group as they drive by the stunning red and tan sandstone formations of the picturesque state park. All are welcome! LPR organizers have also arranged for discounted motorcycle rentals through EagleRider for those who won’t be riding their personal hog to Las Vegas. There is a minimum contribution of $100 to join the procession.
LPR’s designated charity, Semper Fi & America's Fund, provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded, critically ill, and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the US Armed Forces and their families. Semper Fi & America's Fund delivers important resources to those veterans during recovery and transition back to their communities. The Fund is a 501(c)(3) where all donations are tax-deductible, and 100 percent of all contributions go directly to the charity. The Fund, which has a 97.28 score (out of 100) according to Charity Navigator, was established in 2004 and has assisted more than 27,000 veterans over the last two decades.
If you can’t join the event, you can still support LPR in its fundraising efforts through these designated links: Semper Fi or Facebook.
Visit limopatriotride.org for more information or contact the event organizers/volunteers below.
Tracy Salinger: tracy@uniquelimousine.com
Bill Kerr: wkerr@camryn-limo.com
Jennifer Wong: jennifer@limo-marketing.com
David Eckstein: david.eckstein@valeraglobal.com
[03.08.22]
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The National Limousine Association (NLA) is ensuring that a dozen new operators will have the opportunity to networking and learn with their peers at the upcoming CD/NLA Show in Las Vegas this March 27-30. Through its NLA Scholarship Program, the association offers a chance for newer operators to attend their first show by providing a full show pass, a three-night stay at the show’s host property (Paris Hotel), and a one-year membership to the NLA. The Scholarship Committee, co-chaired by Kevin Illingworth of Classique Worldwide Transportation and Joe Reinhardt of Carolina Limo & Coach, chose the winners from nearly three dozen applicants. They are:
Carlos Alvarez of Boulder Transport
Joanne Cornetta of Rides By Joanne
Bruce Hill of Black Pearl Transportation
Emily Knafel of Ohio Luxury Transportation & Airport Service
Jonathan Meersman of Luxury SUV Rides
Robert McIntosh of Coastal Event Shuttle and Car Service
Charlita Moss of Atchison Transportation Services
Patricia Rivera of Uruguay Limos
Eli Thrift of Atlantic Coach
Donna Vander Baan of DVB Transportation, LLC
Andrew Wasmundt of Two Brothers Transportation
John Webb of WebbTrans.com
Congrats to the winners!
The announcement was made by NLA President Robert Alexander of RMA Worldwide in his weekly membership letter.
“The NLA has always been committed to ushering new operators into the industry through education, mentorship, and support. One of the ways we do this is through the NLA Scholarship Program, which enables operators to attend their first CD/NLA Show where they can take advantage of networking, education, and more. Thank you to the whole committee for their dedication and care of this important program,” said Alexander in the letter.
In other news, the NLA also announced that registration is open for its annual Day on the Hill, scheduled for May 11-12 in Washington, D.C. During the in-person event, the first since 2019, NLA members will meet with their elected representatives to educate them on the issues and concerns facing our industry.
Click here to learn more about this year's schedule and access discounted room rates at three District Wharf hotels near the meeting and dinner locations.
Visit limo.org for more information.
[02.22.22]