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Boston Chauffeur President Mark Kini with the Dodging for Dollars championship belt
Boston Chauffeur recently returned to the dodgeball court when they played in the seventh annual Dodging for Dollars fundraiser tournament to raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield. The Peabody, Mass.-based luxury car operator defeated 16 other teams to take home the championship belt. Most importantly, however, the company raised more than $8,000 dollars for the club.
Boston Chauffeur President Mark Kini is a longtime supporter of his local Boys & Girls Club and called the tournament a major success.
“It’s great to be involved with this organization and the things they do for the community,” says Kini.
The Boston Chauffeur dodgeball team raised more than $8,000 for The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield is a proud affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the nation’s most effective youth development organization in the United States. Serving Greater Boston for 50 years, the organization provides fun experiences and educational programming to over 3,000 members across their two locations after school and throughout the summer. They are proud to work with young people from a wide range of economic, social and family circumstances, regardless of their gender, ethnic, and racial background.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is something that Kini holds dear to his heart.
“I grew up in Wakefield, and there was no club when I was growing up. I got into a lot of trouble as a kid. When they started the organization, I was looking for a volunteer opportunity and hit it off with Chief Development Officer Anthony Guardia. The club has grown substantially over the years,” says Kini.
Kini says the tournament was competitive from both athletic and fundraising standpoints, and he was profoundly moved by the donations he received from the industry.
“I reached out to my local network and friends,” he says. “I have to tell you, because I’ve built so many great partnerships and friendships in the limousine business, I would say half the donations came from operators. It was amazing to get that kind of support.”
Visit bostonchauffeur.com or bgcstoneham.org for more information.
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On June 11, the Virginia Limousine Association (VLA) held a membership meeting that attracted more than 30 attendees, including guest speakers and members of the Maryland Limousine Association. Sponsored by Advantage Remarketing Solutions, the event was held at the Hilton Springfield.
VLA members and guests with vehicles supplied by Advantage Remarketing Solutions
VLA President William Kerr of Camryn Limousine believes that the organization is on a getting back on its feet and on its way to become an industry powerhouse.
“We had a good turnout, and membership has more than doubled since the last meeting. We’re excited about the future of the VLA,” says Kerr.
With VLA members reporting a number of issues at the Dulles and Reagan airports, Kerr says they were pleased to have two representatives from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Police Department speak about parking, pickups, and illegal operators.
Also on hand were Chris Swat and Eric Coolbaugh of Advantage Remarketing Solutions, who shared a bit about their services, and brought a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ford Transit for attendees to check out and test drive.
“They are big supporters of local associations,” adds Kerr.
With Maryland Limousine Association President Len Joseph of On The Town Limousines at the meeting, the coming inauguration was discussed, in particular the difficulty that operators are having operating in D.C. city limits. Both associations are planning a joint meeting at the upcoming CD/NLA Show in National Harbor on October 13-16.
In the meantime, however, the VLA is planning its next member event on August 27 in Virginia Beach. Tentatively scheduled at the Oceanfront Sheraton, the association is planning a fishing trip prior to the member meeting, which Kerr believes will attract attendees from throughout the state and beyond.
“We think that people will come to this one and maybe stay a couple of days,” he says.
Visit virginialimousineassociation.org for more information.
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Limo Miami, a provider of luxury transportation services, is proud to announce a collaboration with Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on exceptional hospitality experiences. This synergy emphasizes Limo Miami's unwavering commitment to exceeding client expectations by leveraging Forbes Travel Guide's expertise in defining exceptional service standards.
Established in 2012, Limo Miami is available throughout Greater Miami and surrounding areas with high service standards and a commitment to excellence.
“We are delighted to work with Forbes Travel Guide to deliver memorable client experiences," says Limo Miami Founder Oguzhan "Oz" Akgun. "Their distinguished heritage and proven track record in shaping the hospitality industry will be instrumental in further refining our service offerings, including training our chauffeurs to deliver the unparalleled, Forbes Travel Guide-recognized service our clients expect."
Megan Torrance of Forbes Travel spoke at the recent CD/NLA 2024 Executive Retreat
"We are proud to collaborate with Limo Miami on this impactful program of development and training," said Forbes Travel Guide Vice President of Service and Quality Development Silvia Nauta. "Limo Miami is dedicated to providing its chauffeurs with the inspiration they need to continue to elevate service."
For over 60 years, Forbes Travel Guide has set the standard for luxury hospitality through its industry-leading professional development resources and prestigious Five-Star rating system for hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises. Through this collaboration, Limo Miami gains access to invaluable insights and training programs designed to cultivate a team of hospitality professionals dedicated to fostering client satisfaction. Forbes Travel Guide Senior Vice President - Learning & Development Megan Torrance was a guest speaker at the recent CD/NLA Executive Retreat in Miami.
Visit limomiami.net for more information.
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