L to R: CLA President Youssef Marrakchi of Centennial Worldwide, David Avent of DA Executive Service, and Vice President John Hafer of A Custom Coach
The holiday spirit was alive and well at the Rodizio Grill in Englewood, Colo., for the Colorado Limousine Association (CLA) annual holiday dinner party. The event welcomed 40 members and guests, who were on hand for networking and discussion of industry news.
“We had a terrific turnout,” says CLA Vice President John Hafer of A Custom Coach. “It’s important to be part of a local association as everyone can get hands-on info of what’s happening regionally.”
The CLA Board (L to R): Vice President John Hafer of A Custom Coach, Treasurer Othmane Ettachfini of American Eagle Transportation, Chairman Erica Bugbee of ExecuStar World Class Transportation, President Youssef Marrakchi of Centennial Worldwide, and Sergeant of Arms Andrew Wasmundt of Two Brothers Transportation
The holiday dinner party welcomed guest speaker Robin Friedberg from party sponsor Research Underwriters. She provided updates on what’s happening with insurance in the Colorado area. Another sponsor, Acton Fleet Sales Professional Vehicles, sent a video to the party that showcased their vehicle offerings.
Other party sponsors included People Please, ExecuStar World Class Transportation, A Custom Coach, Centennial Worldwide, and Chauffeur Driven.
Business discussed at the dinner largely dealt with Denver International Airport. Hafer says that license plate readers are being installed this month to help curb the amount of illegal TNC operators. Furthermore, the longtime CLA member was voted onto the Denver Airport Board for 2026.
The CLA holiday party welcomed 40 members and guests
A high point of every CLA holiday party is the raffle and auction. This year, CD and the National Limousine Association donated a show pass to the upcoming Vegas event held March 1-3 at the MGM Grand. The CLA supplemented this in-demand prize by offering an airfare and hotel package to the show. Both raffle items were won by David Avent of DA Executive service.
In January, the CLA are holding elections for their board of directors, so operators were encouraged to renew their memberships so they can vote.
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