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And when the Inc. 5000 list (inc.com/inc5000) was released earlier this month, Sanchez was thrilled to see that Hermes made its debut on the annually announced roster at No. 4,151.
“We're really excited about the recognition and validation of the growth we have been living since our beginning,” said Sanchez, who is president of the Colorado-based Hermes. “We always felt like we were growing rapidly but never knew how we stacked up against other companies regardless of the industry. To get affirmation on a national scale is really exciting for us. We hope to use this recognition to help catapult us to the next level.”
Urged to apply by members of business consulting firm Strategy Leaders, this is the first time in Hermes’ seven-year history that Sanchez has submitted his company for consideration on Inc.’s list.
“I think we may have been able to qualify sooner but it was never really on our radar,” he says. “We were too busy managing our growth and serving our clients that we didn't even think to try to apply for something like this.”
While this is a new first for the company, Hermes has received awards before—a testament to the teamwork that Sanchez says helps the business reach new heights.
“There’s really no one we can overlook,” he said. “This is something that we would not have been able to achieve without our vendors and suppliers—and most importantly not without the commitment from our employees, both current and past. We have to recognize that they’re the ones who helped make all of this possible, that our employees are instrumental in helping us to achieve that success. And our clients, who entrust us with their needs and utilize our services all over the globe, which has really helped us to accelerate our growth.”
Sanchez and his wife Rocio, who’s the vice president of Hermes, will be attending October’s celebratory gala in Orlando, where they will be among those recognized for their company’s ongoing success.
Visit hermesworldwide.com for more information.
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Eddie Fieldhouse, vice president, reports that they chose the midsize coach because of the numerous requests they receive for smaller groups, as well as the high-quality features and nice ride of the TS 35. He says that the custom features, such as the galley and leather seating, bring the coach to the next level and impresses their customers. The coach can seat 38 passengers and is being used for corporate events, weddings, and tours. He says that R & R’s chauffeurs also love the ease of driving and maneuverability of the coach.
TEMSA bills the TS 35 as a fully integral midsize coach that offers a luxurious and spacious interior for passengers and driver, and construction from stainless steel ensures extra durability and safety. This coach is also equipped with an American drivetrain, Cummins ISL 345 HP-EPA 13 engine, and Allison B500 transmission.
For more information on R & Limousine, visit rrlimo.com. For more information about CH Bus Sales, visit chbussales.com.
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The evening function kicked off with a social hour before launching into dinner and the membership meeting, which was led by President Gina Brennan of Corporate Car and Coach. Brennan discussed how the industry will be affected by the number of major sporting events that Minneapolis will be hosting in coming years: the Ryder Cup in 2016; Super Bowl LII in 2018, which will be held at the opening-in-2016 Minnesota Stadium; and the 2019 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball championship.
Chauffeur Driven recently joined MCTA and donated to its PAC fund while Weiss was visiting with the association. He also spoke in an open-forum setting during the meeting, providing an overview of the current states of both the industry and the economy. As TNCs continue to be the biggest fight operators are facing, he offered up insights into the strategies employed by other markets around the country to combat the unfair competition the disruptive companies pose with their widespread lack of regulation.
The next MCTA meeting will be November 10.
Visit mnlimo.org for more information.
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