71% of hiring managers agree to increase the quality of people they hire, the recruiting process itself requires improvement.
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Mobile continues to be the marketer’s medium of focus, with mobile increasingly subsuming the overall digital advertising landscape.
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Despite hiccups, regulators are largely on board with self-driving technology. But a big question remains — are Americans ready to actually ride in self-driving vehicles?
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Fleet Forward Is Theme of TLPA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show TLPA Immediate Past President Dwight Kines of Transdev (left) and 2016-2017 TLPA President Bill Scalzi of Metro Taxi The Taxicab, Limousine, & Paratransit Association (TLPA) held its 98th Annual Convention & Trade Show from October 31-November 4, and Chauffeur Driven’s Director of Events Jess Pavlow and Business Development Manager Rickie Roberts were among those in attendance.
“We were very pleased with the strong show of support from our industry’s vendors at our trade show,” said TLPA CEO Al Lagasse. “Our showroom floor was filled and looking great, and the level of sponsorships was outstanding. We owe a huge thank you to our vendors.”
Members of the Advantage Funding team (L to R): Dan Morgan, Kristian McCausland, and Peter Heber Building on the Fleet Forward theme—beginning with this summer’s initiative of the same name that aims to educate and inspire operators by highlighting those who are thinking outside the box when it comes to new ways of doing business—this year’s TLPA event focused on empowering attendees with three general sessions, a show floor featuring nearly 100 vendors, plenty of networking and optional events, and a varied educational program that included 29 unique sessions.
The education included 18 interactive sessions and 11 breakout sessions, all designed to help operators remain effectively competitive in a constantly evolving market. Topics ranged from social media to diversity and catered to all facets of ground transportation operators from all around the world.
L to R: Craig Hall, Dave Edmunds, and Mike Massey of Ford-Lincoln Limousine and Livery “In this challenging time for our industry, I am very proud of the meaningful educational sessions TLPA’s Fleet Forward program is providing,” LaGasse said. “Our technology, marketing, and public relations consultants gave important presentations at the convention, providing TLPA members with options for matching alternative aggressive business strategies with the correct complementary technology platform that is then very actively marketed and promoted.”
CD Director of Events Jess Pavlow with TLPA’s Immediate Past President Dwight Kines of Transdev (left) and CEO Al LaGasse Convention participants were also able to attend sessions on the TLPA National Marketing Program and connected vehicle technology, as well as a rousing presentation from Matt Daus, president of the International Association of Transportation Regulators on the white paper that he has prepared to help municipalities and local companies in their battles against TNC intrusions. Daus stated, “TNCs have demolished the local transportation regulatory structure, but the industry is still standing and at the end of the day, we are still concerned about the safety of our passengers.”
The meeting’s keynote address, Matching Your App Technology to Your Business Strategy, was delivered by Matthew Ranen, a San Francisco technology consultant. Ranen stated that while it is impossible to predict the shape of future markets, he believes that understanding the range of possibilities that those markets hold will lead to more decisive, confident, and adaptive strategic choices. He said that “a good app does not equal a good business model,” and discussed the core strategies fleets will need in order to thrive in today’s market.
Lucy Singer and Paul Zizzo of RRL Insurance The convention also served as the forum in which drivers and fleet executives were recognized with a number of annual awards honoring exemplary service within the taxicab, limousine, and paratransit transportation industries. The 2016 award winners included:
Limousine Operator of the Year: David Friedman of Carmel Car & Limousine Service in New York, N.Y.
Limousine Chauffeur of the Year: Frank Johnson of Executive Transportation in Newport, Ky.
Paratransit Operator of the Year: Judy Potter of Black & White Transportation in Toledo, Ohio
Paratransit Driver of the Year: Gregg Katz of 10/10 Taxi/Kansas City Transportation Group in Kansas City, Mo.
Taxicab Operator of the Year: Nick Cambas of United Taxi in Clearwater, Fla.
Taxicab Driver of the Year: Enders Abdu of Yellow Checker Cab in San Jose, Calif.
L to R: Roberto D’Anetra, Ed Brodeur, and Jorge Alvarez of Autocab International Outgoing President Dwight Kines of Transdev welcomed newly elected TLPA President Bill Scalzi of Metro Taxi. Scalzi laid out his platform of change and growth in his acceptance speech, which began his one-year term at the helm of the nearly-century-old association.
TLPA’s 99th Annual Convention & Trade Show will be in Denver, Colo., from October 8-12. The association’s next event will be its Spring Conference & Expo from April 25-27 in Palm Springs, Calif.
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Sophie Weiner of Gizmodo asked transportation experts, ethicists, and lawyers where the blame will lie if someone gets hurt in this rapidly approaching new reality.
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Lawmakers are expected to take up Uber’s proposed expansion after they return to Albany for the 2017 session, which gets underway next week. They are pushing back against talk of including a fingerprinting requirement in any new regulations.
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When it comes to earning more money and growing your wealth, sometimes all it takes is establishing smart habits and making small lifestyle changes.
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Any good marketer knows to keep an eye on the future to stay ahead of the curve on new trends, emerging marketing channels, and other fresh ideas to deliver brand messages. With 2016 in the rear-view mirror and 2017 flying down the pipeline, now is the time to start examining what the New Year is going to mean for marketing.
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After the euphoria of a wonderful holiday season, it’s time to get back to business and take inventory of the past year for your company.
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To keep up with the massive growth of these new messaging channels, companies are scrambling to develop both an AI and a messaging strategy.
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More than 30 people attended ALA’s holiday luncheon
Phoenix — More than 30 members and supporters were in attendance for Arizona Limousine Association’s (ALA’s) first holiday luncheon at the restaurant Macayo’s on Central. Chauffeur Driven Publisher Chris Weiss was among those who turned out for the festive event.
ALA President Jeff Conly of Vitesse Worldwide kicked off the gathering by addressing association business before handing the meeting over to Weiss, who was also the day’s guest speaker. He shared insights into industry trends and prevailing concerns before launching in to a Q&A session.
“Having Chris and Chauffer Driven there was great, and we appreciate the support our association has received,” Conly said.
L to R: ALA Director Billy Jinks of JET Limousines, CD Publisher Chris Weiss, ALA Director Keith Clifton of Desert Knights Sedans and Limousines, and ALA President Jeff Conly of Vitesse Worldwide
Weiss brought with him two certificates to CD’s 2017 events to be raffled off to some lucky winners, both of whom are ALA directors. Billy Jinks of JET Limousines won a pass to the June 25-28 Executive Retreat in San Francisco while Keith Clifton of Desert Knights Sedans and Limousines got the pass for the 2017 CD Show in Orlando, which will be October 22-25.
The next ALA meeting will be January 31.
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The NELA Board of Directors with CD Editor Rob Smentek (2nd from left)
Burlington, Mass. — More than 100 members and guests were present of the New England Livery Association’s (NELA’s) quarterly meeting and holiday party sponsored by Lancer Insurance and Research Underwriters and held at the Boston Marriott Burlington on December 13. Not only did the event give NELA members the opportunity to catch up on industry and association business, but the seasonal merry-making was in full effect, along with some entertainment courtesy of comic Steve Sweeney. CD Editor Rob Smentek was among those in attendance.
While a DJ spun holiday favorites, the party got underway with a cocktail hour sponsored by Chauffeur Driven. Following a buffet dinner, NELA President Mike Callahan of Able Limousine welcomed the crowd, and asked everyone for a moment of silence in honor of recently passed NELA members Johnny Greene and Jerry Robbins.
NELA presents two checks to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. (L to R) Pam Simms-Spitzer of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Tammy Saccocio of Commonwealth Worldwide, Karen Kelly of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Mike Callahan of Able Limousine
Next, the evening’s sponsors were invited to speak, including Steven O’Shea from Lancer Insurance, Steve Crispo from Research Underwriters, Dan Morgan from Advantage Funding, Jeff DeMarco from Royale Limousine Manufacturers, and NELA Director Lynda Saitta of Momentum Drives spoke on behalf Jeff Brodsly from Chosen Payments who was unable to attend. Scott Solombrino of Dav El/Boston Coach was invited to speak, and shared his memories of close friend Robbins and provided an update of the association’s legislation successes.
The giving spirit of the season was in full force when two checks were presented to the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). Earlier in the year, NELA raised funds for the foundation at the association’s annual golf tournament. Six thousand dollars was raised from proceeds of the golf outing, followed by another $5000 bid by Dawson Rutter of Commonwealth Worldwide at a live auction following the tournament. At the holiday party, Tami Saccoccio of Commonwealth presented the checks to CFF representatives Karen Kelly and Pam Simms-Spitzer.
CD Show pass winner Tina Benson of L.A. Limousine with CD Editor Rob Smentek
NELA Executive Director Rick Szilagyi of Lexian Management along with Saitta then acted as MCs for the evening’s auction, which included a pass donated by CD to their 2017 Trade Show and Conference in Orlando from October 22-25. NELA 2nd Vice President Tina Benson of L.A. Limousine was the winner. Other prizes included an assortment of lottery tickets that was donated in Robbins’ name.
The evening concluded with a comedy show and karaoke party, sponsored by Chosen Payments, Advantage Funding, Royale Limousine Manufacturers, and an anonymous sponsor on behalf of Robbins. Sweeney, a regional comedy legend and character actor, kept attendees in hysterics during his 45-minute stand-up set. NELA members and their families then got to play rock star as they sang some of classic rock’s biggest hits.
NELA’s next quarterly meeting is scheduled to be held on February 28 at Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus, Mass.
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GCLA Board of Directors
Los Angeles — Fresh off the success of its NorCal Holiday Party a week earlier, the Greater California Livery Association (GCLA) welcomed more than 200 members, supporters, friends, and family members to its annual meeting December 13. CD Editor Madeleine Maccar was on hand for the yearly gathering, which was held at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott.
The meeting kicked off with Kevin Illingworth of Classique Worldwide Transportation—identifying himself as “acting GCLA president”—circling the packed room with a microphone in hand to make sure all in attendance had an opportunity to introduce themselves, which also demonstrated the coast-to-coast representation the annual meeting attracts. Illingworth also highlighted GCLA’s 2016 successes, which included pushing back the date for all “older” limousines to be retrofitted with a fifth-door escape to January 1, 2018.
Katie Martinez of Chosen Payments (left) with CD Editor Madeleine Maccar
The evening progressed with a number of heartfelt speeches, award presentations, and standing ovations—plus the announcement of the 2017 GCLA Board of Directors, which is as follows:
Jami Crouch of Aadvanced Limousines won an attendee and spouse pass to the 2017 CD Show in Orlando
President: David Kinney of Global
1st Vice President: Kevin Illingworth of Classique Worldwide Transportation
2nd Vice President: Darren Croasdale of La Costa Limousine
Treasurer: Rick Buell of Diva Limousine
Secretary: Ryan Silva of Epic Transportation
Regional directors: Perry Barin of Music Express, Gary Bauer of Bauer’s Intelligent Transportation, Harry Dhillon of Ecko Transportation Worldwide, Mo Garkani of C.O.T.S. Inc., Robert Gaskill of Motive, Raphael Sousa of SF Limo Express, and Brandan Stein of Exclusive Sedan Service
Vendor directors: Jeff Brodsly of Chosen Payments, Phillip Hartz of Acton Penske/SoCal Professional Vehicles, Lee Martinez of TransCap Insurance Agency, Patrick O’Brien of O’Brien & Associates, and Steve Wood of South Bay Ford
The evening concluded with a live auction that benefited the association in its ongoing efforts to benefit both the industry and the safety of all transportation professionals and passengers alike. Chauffeur Driven helped raise $3,000 by donating a pass to the San Francisco Executive Retreat won by Dhillon, an attendee and spouse pass to the 2017 CD Show in Orlando that was won by Jami Crouch of Aadvanced Limousines, and a full-page ad, which was won by Brodsly.
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Wendy Kleefisch, owner of Brevard Executive Limousine
Representatives from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office helping with the toy drive
Indialantic, Fla — Brevard Executive Limousine recently held their annual Toys for Kids drive to benefit the children in tour. Assisted by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, the company collected more than 4000 toys.
“Reaching our goal to help the community would not have been possible without the help of these wonderful deputies, said Wendy Kleefisch, the owner of Brevard Executive Limousine. I would like to spotlight the wonderful men and women of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office for helping put a smile on the children of Brevard faces.”
Every toy collected in the drive stays within the Indialantic community. Since 1995, Toys for Kids has distributed toys to over 100,000 children. Plans are already underway for next year’s drive, which will begin on November 24, 2017.
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