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London, Ontario—Voyageur Transportation was recently honored as the winner of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies program. The exclusive national award is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen’s School of Business, and MacKay CEO Forums. All honorees are Canadian-owned and managed private companies with revenues over $10 million annually.
The company, based in London, Ontario, employs over 1,100 office staff and drivers, and specializes in group charter and shuttle services as well as non-emergency medical services and school transportation.
“Our power is [our] people, so it is a standard to have each employee feel that their job is not just a source of income, but an opportunity for personal growth and participation,” says Theresa Matthews, Voyageur president. She also says that the award has been met with extreme gratitude.
John Hughes, National Leader of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and Managing Partner of Deloitte Growth Enterprises, says, “Today’s market place is not just about the investment in the product; it is about the investment in the people. Voyageur Transportation invests in [its] team to build up a strong and stable company. Canada’s Best Managed Companies carries this attribute and we are pleased to say Voyageur Transportation is one of this year’s recipients.”
Visit www.voyageurtransportation.ca for more information.
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Manchester, N.H.—Seasoned Human Resources and Operational Consultant Kristen Carroll has launched The LMC Group, a livery management consulting firm and a member of The Carroll Group. With a team of established executives and content experts, both from the chauffeured transportation industry as well as several others, The LMC Group will provide a wide range of services from human resources to operations, business development and executive coaching.
The LMC Group was founded with a cross-section of experience and backgrounds to provide a comprehensive suite of services, according to Carroll. With over 60 years of combined executive experience in the team, consultants have the experience and resources to guide you through any challenge you may be facing, she says. Consultants have held a variety of positions, from CEO to operations manager.
"I have been consulting clients in various industries for many years, and I had been approached by several companies within the industry looking for guidance,” says Carroll. “I realized there is a real opportunity to spread knowledge and leverage experience along the great potential that abounds within the industry, and the time is now.”
Contact the LMC offices at 603.217.5045 or info@liverymanagement.com for more information.
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Elkhart, Indiana— Midwest Automotive Designs recently completed a transaction with three investor groups, Merion Investment Partners, Petra Capital, and Pegasus Capital, which will allow the builder to move to a larger facility so it can increase its production of its signature Mercedes-Benz Sprinters as well as grow the product line in the near future. Midwest President Tim Gray released the news in a letter to the industry.
“Thanks to a high demand for modified Sprinters (and our role as one of the first approved Mercedes-Benz Upfitters), Midwest Automotive Designs grew quickly these last 12+ years—over 25 percent each year—which required more of my time, and we rapidly outgrew our production facility” he says.
“It is also important to note that while we have created a board of directors who will collectively move the company forward, I will continue to play a hands-on active role as president and will continue to be the largest shareholder,” he says. “My vision for Midwest hasn’t changed; it’s simply grown to a level where our employees, suppliers, and customers can now all further benefit from the financial and professional advantages that my new partners bring to the Midwest team. Most importantly, you have my personal assurance that Midwest will continue to provide the highest level of quality and service that our customers and dealers have enjoyed during our 12-year history.”
Visit midwestautomotivedesigns.com for more information.
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