Showing posts with label January 30. Show all posts
Showing posts with label January 30. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

The LMC Group Participates in #GivingTuesday, Adds New Finance Consultant


The LMC Group raised $2000 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire on #GivingTuesday
Manchester, N.H. — The LMC Group participated in its third annual #GivingTuesday event on November 28 by raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of New Hampshire. #GivingTuesday is a grassroots movement held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving that encourages businesses and organizations to help others through the gift of time, donations, goods, or raising awareness.

For more than 100 years, the BBBS organization has matched at-risk children and teens with mentors who offer encouragement, guidance, and positive influence.

LMC #GivingTuesday Ambassador Aleja Seabron challenged LMC team members to participate in a #GivingTuesday 5K, combining exercise with charitable fundraising. Aleja explained, “We chose BBBS because we believe in the work they are doing. I attended their annual fundraiser, the Big Bond Bash, and was so impressed that when #GivingTuesday came around, BBBS came to mind. #GivingTuesday is a wonderful way for companies to get involved in their communities.”

Many LMC families joined in the fun as well. At the end, LMC team members had reached 100 percent staff participation and raised $2,000 with their 100% company match. LMC Founder Kristen Carroll remarked, “We are so impressed with the work that BBBS does in New Hampshire and nationwide. Research shows BBBS’s impressive results in encouraging kids to get good grades, go to college, and avoid detrimental behaviors, and we were honored to be able to support their efforts. I’m incredibly proud to be part of a team with like-minded people who generously and enthusiastically give of their time and money to worthwhile causes.”


The LMC Group Finance Consultant Jessica Boulerice
In other LMC Group news, the company recently announced the addition of Finance Consultant Jessica Boulerice to their team. Her extensive background and credentials enable The LMC Group to offer finance services, such as financial strategy and analysis, monthly reporting, budgeting, and audit/tax assistance, to help their clients achieve their goals, as well as a fractional CFO for companies requiring strategic fiscal leadership without needing a full-time CFO level resource.

Boulerice’s approach to financial strategy combines her creative thinking with her practical knowledge and experience. She is also a compelling public speaker and lecturer.

“Bringing the same creative approach to finance that we offer in our other services, Jessica is finance star who will bring the missing component of financial strategy and acumen that our team has been needing for quite some time,” says Carroll. “She is a fabulous addition to the LMC team, and we look forward to demonstrating what she can do for our small business clients.”

Boulerice is excited to be a part of The LMC Group: “Something I hear most often from executives is they believe they and their teams are working harder than ever, but they still can’t see it in the bottom line or in the bank. Without financial and operational metrics in place and tracked regularly, they may never find out for sure. I look forward to working closely with our clients.”

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NLA Refutes Uber and Lyft’s Background Check Claims


New York — Following Uber and Lyft’s recent responses to its public service announcement (PSA), “The Signs,” the National Limousine Association (NLA) is renewing its call for legislation mandating fingerprint-based background checks and universal drug screening for ride-hailing service drivers.

In the NLA’s PSA, ride-hail apps are linked to instances of sexual assault and passengers are encouraged to think twice before utilizing these services. Uber and Lyft have responded to the PSA, claiming that they perform rigorous background checks on all drivers to ensure the safety of passengers. However, as demonstrated recently in Colorado and Massachusetts, the background checks of these companies are ineffectual, and have missed thousands of drivers with criminal backgrounds and resulted in the dismissal of 11 percent of their workforce in some cases.


BuffoNLA President Gary Buffo
“Uber and Lyft continue to evade the issues and questions concerning their driver screening procedures,” said Gary Buffo, president of the NLA. Continued Buffo, “A truly comprehensive screening process would include a fingerprint-based background check solution, with the ability to find crimes many years back and across state lines. Additionally, in-person interviews, as well as drug and alcohol screening, are noticeably absent from the ride-hail vetting process, at the same time that our nation is suffering through an opioid crisis. It is time that all transportation providers are held to a much higher standard.”

Through its Ride Responsibly initiative, the NLA has formed multiple partnerships over several years to advocate for stricter driver vetting. The NLA has also tirelessly advocated for the rights of ride-hail drivers, who are currently misclassified as independent contractors rather than as employees.

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LANJ Board of Directors Conference Call Addresses BoD Election, Legislative Issues


SharenowLANJ President Jason Sharenow
New Jersey — The brutal weather seen this winter in the Northeast caught up with the Limousine Association of New Jersey (LANJ) when a snow storm forced a last-minute cancellation of their January membership meeting. On Wednesday, January 25, the LANJ board of directors went forward with a conference call to keep up association news and other happenings facing operators within the NY-NJ-PA tristate region.

Chief among the issued discussed on the call was the nomination of board officers for the 2018 LANJ elections. Each of the current officers was nominated to continue their role for the coming term. These include:

President: Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Worldwide
1st Vice President/Treasurer: Jon Epstein of Royal Coachman Worldwide
2nd Vice President: Jeff Brodsly of Chosen Payments
Secretary: Karen Gajda of Country Club Transportation

These nominations will be presented to the membership for an official vote.

The call began with an update from Golf Committee Chair Brian O’Neill of Grech Motors, who proposed a new plan to for the marketing and operation of this year’s LANJ Charity Golf Tournament. With the 2017’s inaugural event being a huge success (grossing more than $33,000), the board unanimously agreed to move ahead with O’Neill’s suggestion.


LANJ
Next, Sharenow gave his President’s Report, which addressed the unfortunate cancellation of the previous week’s meeting. Sharenow also provided the board with an update from the association’s lobbying firm regarding recent legislative matters. Representatives from LANJ will be meeting with the firm in coming weeks to get some sort of resolution with TNC background checks as well as port authority fees. Since N.J. recently sworn in a new governor, the association also touched on the potential for a new, higher minimum wage.

LANJ Executive Director Patricia Nelson followed with her report, highlighted with the announcement that the association’s membership is currently at an all-time high, with more than 150 members. Nelson also provided the board with a bit of information regarding the NLA Day on the Hill on May 23 in Washington, D.C., and the upcoming New York International Auto Show.

Before the call concluded, Epstein provided a brief Membership Committee report that largely focused on LANJ’s next meeting in March, held at Englewood Cadillac. Scott Solombrino of Dav El/Boston Coach will be attending as a guest speaker.

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Van Hool Plans New U.S.-Based Manufacture Facility


Van HoolFlip Van Hool, CEO of Van Hool (© Wim Kempenaers [WKB])
Faribault, Minn. — Plans are in their final stages for Van Hool to begin building an American-based production facility later this year in Tennessee for the manufacture of diesel-powered transit city buses. ABC Companies, the exclusive North American distributor of Van Hool motorcoaches, and the manufacturer agree that offering the premium quality Van Hool line for transit-based applications is a natural product extension and an exciting opportunity for market expansion. As they enter the public market, the partners will target public agencies and private operators.

“We are focused on offering a proven product that can enable rapid market expansion into broader, more diverse service sectors,” adds Dane Cornell, president and CEO at ABC Companies. Additional private transit applications include providing and augmenting service for municipalities, county, state and federal agencies; corporate employee shuttles; university and school bus shuttles; connector services; and more. Roman Cornell, ABC Companies executive vice president and chief commercial officer, adds, “The new Van Hool transit product will offer a potential win-win for all stakeholders.”

While Van Hool has enjoyed previous acceptance in the US and Canadian transit markets with upwards of 550 bus deliveries in past years, the new production facility is a conduit for meeting “Buy America” compliance that will establish a strengthened presence in the US market. A southeastern US location has been selected for the new plant site with plant opening and production commissioning by the year 2020. The factory will be capable of producing 400 units in its first year of operation, and is modeled after Van Hool’s state-of-the-art Macedonia production facility where the market-leading Van Hool CX45 and CX35 vehicles are currently fabricated. Initial production will include diesel-powered vehicles, with plans to quickly ramp up for production and delivery of CNG and electric-powered models to buyers nationwide.

“Our experience and insights over 30 years are forming our vision for this future facility,” stated CEO Filip Van Hool. “America is our second home. We love the American mind-set and we are fortunate to have a lifetime partner who shares our business philosophy and desire to see and seize new opportunities.”

Visit abc-companies.com or vanhool.be/nl for more information.

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Chosen Payments Featured on Fox Sports


Moorpark, Calif. — Chosen Payments CEO Jeff Brodsly was recently featured on FOX Sports in a spot that recognized the company as the preferred credit card processor of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), its members, fans, and vendors. Chosen Payments handles credit card processing at all NHRA tracks including ticket sales, concession stands, and other ancillary sales that take place at NHRA tracks or on NHRA.com.

Fox Sports reporter Lewis Bloom interviewed Brodsly during the annual Specialized Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show held October 30 through November 2 in Las Vegas. The show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event of the world, and draws a crowd of 165,000 to see the latest automotive products, customized cars and builders to one place.

Brodsly took the opportunity during the interview to reveal that two-time funny car champion Tony Pedregon would be serving as an ambassador of Chosen Payments, and indicated that he is currently evaluating the sponsorship of an NHRA team. The interview with Bloom was simulcast on NHRA.com.

Brodsly says, “It was an honor to be selected to be featured on a national network along with representatives from Coca Cola, Papa John’s Pizza and other big-name companies. In fact, it was the highlight of my career!”

Chosen Payments was recently named one of the Top 10 credit card processors in the United States by Retail CIO Magazine, and is the preferred or exclusive provider in many vertical markets. The company maintains partnerships with trade associations serving many industries, including funeral care, chiropractic care, jewelry stores, moving companies, ground transportation companies, and others in the automotive industry such as car dealerships and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).

Visit youtube.com/watch?v=eDBtwS7eXao to see the Fox Sports clip or chosenpayments.com for more information.

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Boston Chauffeur Moves Into New Headquarters


Boston Chauffeur Founder & CEO Mark Kini (third from left) meets with staff in the company’s new headquarters
Beverly, Mass. — Full-service luxury ground transportation provider Boston Chauffeur recently announced that they have relocated into new offices at 600 Cummings Center. The company’s new headquarters offers a more contemporary and larger setting that will allow for collaborative employee interaction.

Boston Chauffeur Founder and CEO Mark Kini said of the move, “We are tremendously excited about the move. This is a new chapter for Boston Chauffeur as we work to overcome the many challenges the business and our industry face in 2018.”

The new headquarters will also allow the company to offer a separate area for training and development, which includes an LCD projector, smart TV technology for educational streaming videos, and old-fashioned whiteboard for classroom use.


In addition to the benefits of operating in a larger space, Kini says the new location has already provided the company with an increase in walk-in business. The company has already had numerous bookings from walk-in clients since the beginning of the new year.

Visit bostonchauffeur.com for more information.

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Monday, January 30, 2017

Behind The Wheel Of The New BMW 7 Series

<p><a href="http://ift.tt/2kHFwf2">Photo via BMW&nbsp;</a></p>Taking on the chauffeur car market – and winning – the BMW 7 Series 740Ld with xDrive is way too good to let someone else have all the driving fun. 

Luxury London article here

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Cadillac CT6 Delivers Stout Performance, Fine Road Manners

<p>A Cadillac CT6 saloon (Photo from Cadillac)</p>Pleasingly, what you’ll find with the Cadillac CT6 is a taut, lively, and refined saloon – one that belies most expectations and drives in a thoroughly European fashion.

Carmagazine.co.uk article and photos here

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Lincoln Continental Making A Valiant Comeback

<p>2017 Lincoln Continental (Photo courtesy of Pure Luxury Transportation, Petaluma, Calif.)</p>This must be said about the 2017 Lincoln Continental luxury sedan, which I’ve been driving for a few days: It’s a very comfortable, secure, and comforting drive.

TheStreet.com article and video here

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What Would A 2008 Town Car Stretch Limo Cost Now?

FONTANA, Calif. — Remember the classic Town Car limousine days, when a sedan stretch was simple, elegant, and straightforward? That was only nine years ago, but already seem like a long-ago nostalgic classic era.

The signature flagship corporate limousine of the OOs decade — the 72-in., six passenger, Lincoln Town Car sedan stretch — is now available on Limoforsale.com for $9,995 at 267,000 miles. The used former Krystal Koach-built stretch is being sold by Jack’s Wholesale Division (JWD) Limo Sales in Fontana.

SELLER INFO, SPECS & PHOTOS HERE

Despite its age and miles, this “super clean” stretch is in excellent condition, earning a 9 out of 10 rating for exterior, interior, and mechanical quality. The former Lincoln Town Cars still command interest and attention in the secondary market, even at 267,000 miles, which is by no means elderly status for a classic Lincoln Town Car sedan.

It has all the eternal amenities that are staples of traditional limousine service: custom chrome wheels, dual alternator, dual battery, power divider, power mirrors, power seats, rear moonroof, etc. 

 

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