PRLA Works With Lobbyist, Forms Vendor Alliance

Bensalem, Pa. — The Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association (PRLA) changed up its meeting location for a February 7 meeting at La Cena.

Since Brightbill Body sponsored the meeting, there were several buses on display for members to check out throughout the evening, which Ken Ingram was on hand to discuss with meeting attendees.

PRLA has been pushing hard to make headway with the state, working especially closely with lobbyist Jodie Stuck of government affairs firm Malady & Wooten in regard to legislative matters. Both the Philadelphia International Airport’s and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC’s) fee structures have been an ongoing point of contention for members, given the uneven playing field it perpetuates with TNCs.

PRLA Lobbyist Jodie Stuck of Malady & WootenStuck, who was unable to attend the meeting but did provide an update prior to it, has helped draft HB-1977 and SB-1004, which propose an assessment fee of 1 percent of gross revenue for work done in the city instead of the $500 per vehicle fee that the city currently imposes. (TNCs currently pay a 1.4 percent levy of rides originating in the city, which is split between the Philadelphia Parking Authority and the city’s schools.) 

While those initiatives are gaining traction, however, the PUC did recently deliver a decidedly expensive blow to the industry.

PRLA President Steven RhoadsAccording to a press release from the PUC, the proposed rule, which was approved by a 5-0 vote, “would change liability limits for motor carriers transporting fewer than 16 passengers, increasing from $35,000 to $125,000 the minimum coverage for bodily injury, death or property damage incurred in an accident arising from authorized service. The new proposed $125,000 minimum coverage would be split in the amounts of $50,000 bodily injury per person (in place of the current $15,000), $100,000 bodily injury per accident (in place of the current $30,000) and $25,000 property damage per accident (in place of the current $5,000).”

Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed rulemaking must do so as soon as possible by referencing Docket Number L-2017-2604692 and submitting their comments to:

Secretary
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120

In other news, credit card processor Chosen Payments has announced the formation of a vendor alliance with the PRLA. Chosen Payments specializes in providing merchant services to ground transportation providers throughout the nation. 

The next PRLA meeting will be in April.

Visit prlainc.com for more information.

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Mosaic’s Brewster Spills the Secrets

Mosaic Global Transportation CEO Maurice Brewster (fourth from left) was among the CEOs sharing the ‘Secrets of the Fastest Growing Companies’
San Francisco — Mosaic Global Transportation CEO & Founder Maurice Brewster recently took the stage with several Bay Area business leaders for a panel discussion entitled Secrets of the Fastest Growing Companies. Held February 1 at the Julian Morgan Ballroom, this event gave local entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from companies that made the San Francisco Business Times’ 2017 Fastest Growing Private Companies list. In October, the magazine named Mosaic as the #23 Fastest Growing Private Company in the Silicon Valley.

Mosaic Global Transportation CEO Maurice Brewster
For this event, Brewster was joined by Andrew Paradise, CEO & founder, Skillz (#2 Fastest Growing Private Company, 2017); Amy Norman, cofounder & co-CEO, Little Passports (#35 Fastest Growing Private Company, 2017); and Christina Stembel, founder, Farmgirl Flowers (#15 Fastest Growing Private Company). The discussion was moderated by Peter Sitov, market president – Northern California commercial banking at Union Bank, who co-sponsored the event with the San Francisco Business Times.

Each of these CEOs have enjoyed an impressive 50 percent or more growth over the past three years, and used this forum to share the secrets to their success as well as the challenges that come with managing a company on the fast track.

“It was an honor and a privilege to be selected by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Fastest Growing Private Businesses in the Bay Area,” said Brewster. “Thank you San Francisco Business Times and Union Bank for allowing me to share my secrets with my local business community.”

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Grand Avenue Promotes Alicia Kline to Event and Client Services Manager

Event and Client Services Manager Alicia KlineNashville — Grand Avenue Worldwide is proud to announce that Alicia Kline has assumed the position of event and client services manager. Kline previously served as executive assistant to Grand Avenue CEO Carl Haley. With over seven years of experience providing events management services and administrative support for corporate executives and organizations, Kline will be responsible for overseeing the processes and systems related to serving customers through all phases of their transportation needs.

“Having been with Grand Avenue for over two years and being involved in a number of client-focused engagements and activities, I am honored and excited to now be in a role that ensures our clients’ every need is met,” said Kline. “Grand Avenue prides itself in providing the highest level of professionalism and quality care, and I look forward to helping the company further its exceptional service.”

Since joining Grand Avenue in 2015, Kline has developed the customer service, management, and leadership skills necessary for her new role as event and client services manager. Kline’s promotion comes as Nashville continues to grow in popularity as a top destination city for meetings and events.

“With her extensive background in handling events, from corporate meetings to professional sporting events within NASCAR and baseball, Alicia was a natural fit to be our new event and client services manager,” said Grand Avenue Vice President of Operations and General Manager Terrie Lane. “We’re thrilled to have her in this role and know that her experience will be valuable in helping us enhance our client services.”

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Gateway Limousine Named One of the Elite ‘WeddingWire Rated 500 Level’ Companies

President Mark DiChiaraWaterbury‚ Conn. — Luxury ground transportation service provider Gateway Limousine is pleased to announce that it has reached the prestigious WeddingWire Rated 500 Level by earning more than 500 wedding reviews for Wedding Limos in Connecticut. As a member of WeddingWire, a national online wedding marketplace and the world’s largest wedding review site with over 2 million reviews, Gateway Limousine’s advancement to the Rated 500 Level is considered the ultimate milestone, illustrating the company’s commitment to regularly providing quality service to their clients.

“Gateway Limousine is thrilled to have reached WeddingWire’s Rated 500 Level for Wedding Limos in Connecticut and believe that this achievement is a testament to the hard work of our highly-skilled, dedicated staff and chauffeurs,” said Gateway Limousine President Mark DiChiara. “Providing the finest ground transportation experiences for our clients is our number-one priority, and we would like to thank each of them for taking the time to review our services on WeddingWire. Each review allows potential clients to see that we are committed to providing excellent service on a consistent and ongoing basis, and we look forward to continued success.”

The WeddingWire Rated program recognizes wedding professionals who have received positive newlywed reviews about their business on WeddingWire. Since receiving over 500 wedding reviews, Gateway Limousine is now placed at the elite Rated 500 Level. The program recognizes businesses across more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and requires a minimum of three wedding reviews and an average score of 3.5 stars or higher. Within the WeddingWire Rated program, there are seven different levels that wedding professionals can reach based on the number of wedding reviews they receive (3, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 and 500). The WeddingWire Rated 500 Level is reserved for a select group of businesses who have received 500 or more newlywed reviews.

“To have exceeded 500 client reviews is a tremendous accomplishment that only a select group of wedding professionals have reached,” said Sonny Ganguly, CMO, WeddingWire. “We are honored to recognize Gateway Limousine for their impressive work within the wedding industry as indicated by their past clients. This great achievement showcases their strong track record of success and a steadfast commitment to earning positive reviews, each and every year.”

In addition to WeddingWire’s Rated 500 Level, Gateway Limousine recently earned its tenth consecutive WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award, and is the only limousine service in Connecticut to have achieved this status. Determined by reviews from over a million newlyweds, the Couples’ Choice Awards recognize the top five percent of local wedding professionals on WeddingWire for their excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the industry.

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American Executive Transportation Announces New Affiliate Manager

Affiliate Manager Jennifer WongSterling, Va. — Washington, D.C.-area transportation provider, American Executive Transportation, has announced the addition of industry veteran Jennifer Wong as their new affiliate manager.

Wong’s role as affiliate manager will to continue to build the existing relationships that American Executive has already established, as well as develop and grow new partnerships. She will also continue to work on building new corporate business for AET.

“I am thrilled to be working with the amazing team at American Executive and I am very much looking forward to adding my expertise and unique skill-set to such an amazing company,” says Wong.

She brings over 10 years of transportation industry expertise as well as over 25 years of sales and marketing expertise, in both the retail and corporate sectors. Wong is the founder of Solutions Marketing, a boutique transportation-focused marketing agency, which she will continue to manage with the support of her staff. She will be attending the upcoming trade shows and retreats and will conduct on site visits across the country to visit American Executive affiliates.

“We are excited to have Jennifer join the American Executive team with her extensive knowledge of the industry and as a well-respected industry veteran,” says AET CEO and Co-founder Zulfi Abbasi. “We believe this to be a great fit for our team.”

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Access Commercial Capital and United Leasing Name New Corporate Account Executive

Corporate Account Executive Carl RestivoLake Success, N.Y. — Access Commercial Capital, a division of United Leasing and Finance, has recently added Carl Restivo as a corporate account executive.

Restivo will leverage his existing customer base to expand Access’ originations in the transportation finance market. “I look forward to continuing to create effective financial solutions for customers I have known and served for many years.” he said.

Prior to joining Access, Restivo served in senior sales positions within the bus sales industry. “It’s exciting to hire talent that has a proven commitment to the industry and our customers,” said Eric Coolbaugh, vice president of sales at Access. “Carl’s extensive experience and understanding will ensure that our markets are well-served as we continue to grow our sales division,” he added.

Restivo will be based in Saratoga Springs, New York and will report directly to Coolbaugh. “We are pleased that Carl is bringing his considerable experience and stellar reputation to our company,” said Martha Ahlers, president of United Leasing and Finance. “Carl understands our unique brand of solutions and service, and will add depth to our already outstanding group of sales leaders,” she added.

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