Marlton, N.J. — It’s hard to believe we’re less than a week away from the 2019 Chauffeur Driven Show in Boston. We’ve got a great show planned at the spectacular all-under-one-roof Westin Boston Waterfront, and we’re especially excited to announce the content of our always insightful State of the Industry panel. Sponsored by FASTTRAK Cloud Technologies, the State of the Industry will held on Monday, October 14, at 11:15 am.
Robert Alexander
Brett Barenholtz
Douglas Schwartz
Whether it’s entering the motorcoach game, finding reliable chauffeurs and CDL drivers, automation and technology, or just maintaining profitability, there are myriad topics on the minds of today’s operators. This year’s State of the Industry offers a no-holds-barred conversation with an all-star panel of operators, who will lend some clarity to your thorniest of issues. Moderated by CD Publisher Chris Weiss, the SOTI will feature three seasoned panelists with companies of varying sizes from the largest markets in the Northeast—Robert Alexander of RMA Worldwide (D.C.), Brett Barenholtz of Above All Transportation/Boston Car Service (Boston), and Douglas Schwartz of Executive Ground Transportation (New York)— sharing their knowledge, wisdom, opinions, and humorous anecdotes from their triumphs and missteps in the business. Other topics will include M&A, the unfair competition posed by TNCs, generations of employees, developing an exit strategy, and more. Trending and timely matters such as California’s AB5 bill and rising minimum wages across the country will also be addressed.
Whether you have two cars or twenty, there’s sure to be germane advice that you can glean from these industry experts. What’s more, you’re not going to want a second of this session, as we will close the State of the Industry with a huge announcement that is sure to set the industry abuzz.
Between now and the Show, be sure to take a minute to visit your favorite app store and download our brand-new app, sponsored by North Point Global Transportation Services. To access everything you need to plan and navigate the show, look no further than your smartphone. In addition to accessing interactive maps, our full show schedule, PowerPoints and handouts from seminars, and a list of speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors, check out our new features for 2019.
Create a Personal Agenda
You asked for it, and we’re excited to finally offer it! Our app now allows you to schedule personal appointments with other app users, whether it’s having coffee with an affiliate or dinner with a vendor. Don’t forget that you can also customize your show agenda by saving events that you don’t want to miss and receive reminders beforehand.
Show Floor Digital Passport
Up for a little bit of fun on our show floor? Earn points by visiting exhibitors with our Digital Passport. How it works: Many of our exhibitors will have a QR code displayed somewhere in their booth that you can scan (through the app) to collect points. The more booths you visit, the more points you get. You not only get to see all of the amazing products and deals that our exhibitors have to offer, your points translate into chances to win our grand prize, which will be announced on Wednesday afternoon on the show floor (you must be present to win).
Valued at more than $4,000, our incredible grand prize includes:
- 1 pass and a 3-night hotel stay for the 2020 CD/NLA Show in Las Vegas (2/23-2/26)
- 1 pass and a 2-night hotel stay for the 2020 CD Executive Retreat in Nashville (6/14-6/17)
- 1 pass and a 3-night hotel stay for the 2020 CD/NLA Show in Orlando (10/11-10/14)
- A 2-page story on your 2020 experience in the December 2020 issue of CD Exclusive
Coupons and Deals
Be in the know with our exclusive show-only savings that allow you to take home the products or purchase the services that you need at deep discounts! Click on the Coupons tab in the app to see the exhibitors who have a special offer to make it a bit easier on your wallet. These hot deals are only available on our app and expire with the close of the show, so be sure to check them out.
Engage With Other Show-goers on Our Social Media Feeds
If you used our app last year, then you already are familiar with the incredible community that was created on our social media wall. There was friendly competition, useful tips, lots of photos, and plenty of camaraderie shared among our app users.
Download before the show to access our entire schedule and to receive special app-only alerts leading up to the event!
Even though we’re days away from the Show kick-off, there’s still time to register. Don’t miss out on the industry event of the year. There’s nowhere better from education, networking, deals, and fun than the #2019CDShow.
Visit chauffeurdrivenshow.com for more information.
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