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The National Limousine Association (NLA) has named the operators who have been selected for the NLA Scholarship Program, which covers the costs for first-time attendees of the CD/NLA Show. The upcoming show will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this March 3-6.
The NLA says it received 27 applications and that the applicants were selected by the Scholarship Committee, which is co-chaired by Maya Adrine and Kevin Illingworth. The scholarship includes one full show pass, four paid nights at the host venue (MGM Grand), and one year paid NLA membership if not currently a member.
The winners are:
Douglas Allen of Red Carpet Chauffeur & Limousine in Mobile, Ala.
Peter Fallabeck of Fallabeck Enterprises in Kenosha, Wis.
Danielle Johnson of Bichon Black Label Luxury Car & Transport Service in Atlanta, Ga.
Gabrielle Kravetz of JVS Service in Strongsville, Ohio
Adolphe Lumumba of VT First Class Ride in South Burlington, Vt.
Tarek Ouarraoui of Black Road Limo in Nanterre, Île-de-France, France
Timothy Raymo of Your Chauffeur Premium Limousine Service in Lake Elsinore, Calif.
Betty Saechin of Top Tier Chauffeur Services in Pearland, Texas
Nafi Shafi of Gotham City Chauffeurs in Bronx, N.Y.
La Shawn Thomas of Corporate Cars in Detroit, Mich.
Darrell Williams of Prystine Group/Prystine Limo in Hampton, Ga.
President Robert Alexander of RMA Worldwide made the announcement in his weekly President’s Letter on February 2.
The scholarship is sponsored by Amaren Chauffeured Transportation, American Executive Transportation. Luxury SUV Rides, MOTEV, and Statement Limousine.
Visit limo.org for more information, or cdnlavegas.com to register for the show. If you're a show regular, be sure to say hello and make the new attendees feel welcome!
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February
2/4-2/7
UMA Motorcoach Expo (Raleigh, N.C.)
motorcoachexpo.com
2/12
Florida Limousine Association Virtual Town Hall (1 p.m. ET via Zoom)
floridalimousine.com
2/13
Illinois Limousine & Bus Association (10 a.m. CT via Zoom)
illba.org
2/20
Colorado Limousine Association (Denver)
cololimo.org
2/20
Maryland Limousine Association (Baltimore)
mdlimoassoc.org
2/20-2/21
Wisconsin Motorcoach Association Convention (Milwaukee)
motorcoach.witruck.org/convention
March
3/3-3/6
CD/NLA Show (MGM Grand Las Vegas)
cdnlavegas.com
3/3-3/5
Meeting Professionals International’s European Meetings & Events Conference (Luxembourg)
mpi.org/events/emec-luxembourg
3/19
Limousine Association of New Jersey (Woodbridge)
lanj.org
3/19-3/20
US Travel Association’s Destination Capitol Hill (Washington, D.C.)
ustravel.org/events/DCH
3/25-3/26
PBA Marketplace (State College, Pa.)
pabus.org/Events/Marketplace/Marketplace-2024
[02.06.24]
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Forest River Bus, a leading shuttle bus and van manufacturer, recently announced the acquisition of Collins Bus, one of America's oldest school bus builders.
Collins Bus, with a rich history spanning over 50 years, was founded in 1967 in Kansas City, Mo., and later moved to Hutchinson, Kan. Renowned for its commitment to safety, strength, and reliability, Collins Bus holds a distinguished status as the pioneer in the development of the Type A school bus. This groundbreaking innovation marked the beginning of a series of advancements that have played a pivotal role in shaping the reputation of Collins buses as the most versatile and trusted in the nation.
Forest River Bus acquires Collins Bus
“The addition of Collins Bus to the Forest River Bus family highlights another milestone in our overall growth and leadership,” stated Forest River President and CEO Pete Liegl. “The performance of our bus and van division is a shining star for Forest River, and this acquisition raises an already high bar.”
Forest River Bus President David Wright similarly expressed his enthusiasm about this acquisition.
"We are thrilled to welcome Collins Bus into the Forest River family,” he said. “This purchase combines the strengths and heritage of two industry leaders. Collins Bus has a remarkable history, unwavering commitment to quality, and a team of dedicated employees. We value their legacy and look forward to building on their success."
Forest River Bus President David Wright
Wright added, "Our focus is not only on the products but also on the people. The skilled and passionate employees at Collins Bus are a vital asset, and we are excited to collaborate with them to continue delivering top-notch school buses that prioritize the safety and well-being of students."
The acquisition by Forest River signifies a joint commitment to maintaining the highest standards in manufacturing, customer service, and product innovation. Forest River is committed to preserving the legacy of Collins Bus, while leveraging its own innovative approaches to enhance product offerings.
Visit forestriverinc.com for more information.
[02.06.24]