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The Ontario Limousine Owners Association (OLOA) is proud to announce their 25th anniversary. Ratified as a nonprofit organization on June 27, 1996, OLOA remains the largest industry group in Canada and is a longtime member of the National Limousine Association.
“We’ve managed to keep a solid number of 135 to 150 members consistently for many years,” says OLOA Treasurer Phil Bozzelli of Corporate Livery Toronto.
With some restrictions lifted by the government on June 30, the country has gone into step 2 of reopening, which offers promise to OLOA operators. While there still is very little travel, businesses have begun to reopen and restaurants now allow outdoor dining.
“Come July, they’re talking about reopening the border, and 21 days later they will move into step 3,” says Bozzelli.
OLOA Treasurer Phil Bozzelli
Despite the luxury ground transportation being especially hard hit in Canada, the OLOA has continued to be a strong advocate for its members. In 2020, the association worked hard to get insurance relief for operators, and successfully got many insurance companies to be flexible with getting vehicles on and off policies easily. This year, their mandate deals with government grants for operators. During the pandemic, the Canadian government issued grants of up to $20,000 for small businesses; however, when a second round was issued, limousine companies were disqualified along with taxis and TNCs. Bozzelli says the OLOA is tackling the issue on many fronts to inform the government that this industry is much different than TNCs and taxis, and has been suffering over the past year.
Due to the strict lockdowns, the OLOA is postponing any celebratory in-person event to mark their anniversary. However, the association has waived all 2021 dues to its membership, and is looking to potentially do the same in 2022. What’s more, the OLOA is using the funds that they’d be spending on their two annual meetings to donate to local charities.
“Our two big annual functions cost us at least $5,000,” says Bozzelli. “We now have $10,000 that we’ve banked and can put back into the community.”
Visit oloa.ca for more information.
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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.
Illinois Limousine & Bus Association
Coffee With the ILLBA
7/13 at 10 a.m. CT via Zoom (registration required)
New England Livery Association
Quarterly Meeting
7/13 at 6 p.m. ET at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield, Mass. (registration required)
United Motorcoach Association
Sales Summit (virtual)
7/13-15 at 12 p.m. daily online (registration required)
Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association
Annual Convention, Golf Outing, and Trade Show
7/21-22 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Elkhart, Ind. (registration required)
Maryland Motorcoach Association
FMCSA’s Pre-employment Screening Program Seminar
7/22 at 3 p.m. ET online (registration required)
United Motorcoach Association
Weekly Town Hall
Every Thursday at 2 p.m. ET via Zoom (registration required)
Did we miss your association meeting? Let us know! Email susan@chauffeurdriven.com or rob@chauffeurdriven.com to be included in our calendar.
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Sterling Limousine & Transportation Services is pleased to welcome new dispatcher Matt Geisler to its team.
Sterling Limousine Dispatcher Matt Geisler
Currently operating remotely out of Bradenton, Fla., Geisler is a seasoned veteran of the luxury ground transportation industry. He worked for Concorde Worldwide from 2005 until March 2020, where he started as a reservation agent, rising to the company’s full-time affiliate manager in 2013, all while playing a critical role in the Meetings & Events department for more than a decade.
After forming personal relationships with Ron Robinson and Johnny Donohoe—Sterling’s general manager and president, respectively—Geisler joined the Philadelphia-area company in April 2021, bringing his vast amount of experience and diverse skill set to his newest role.
“I feel extremely excited about the future at Sterling,” says Geisler. “I can promise you that the best is yet to come!”
Sterling prides itself on providing award-winning transportation, ensuring the utmost safety of drivers and passengers, and cultivating relationships with individuals and organizations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This company says their commitment to customer and partner satisfaction is coupled with growth in all facets of their operations
Donohoe, Robinson, and the Sterling team look forward to how Geisler will help shape the company’s operations in providing safe, reliable transportation and connecting communities.
Visit sterlinglimoservice.com for more information.
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