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Updated: 8/25/21
The National Limousine has opened up nominations for its annual Board of Directors election. Six seats representing regions from around the world will be available for candidates:
- At Large: 1 seat (any state in US)
- US Central Region: 1 seat (Ark., Iowa, Ill., Ind., Kan., La., Mich., Minn., Mo., N.D., Neb., Ohio, Okla., S.D., Texas, and Wisc.)
- US Northeast Region: 1 seat (Conn., Mass., Maine, N.H., N.J., N.Y., Pa., R.I., and Vt.)
- US West Region: 1 seat (Ark., Ariz., Calif., Colo., Hawaii, Idaho, Mont., Nev., N.M., Ore., Utah, Wash., and Wyo.)
- Canada Region: 1 seat
- International Region: 1 seat
In an effort to attract new Board members, NLA President Robert Alexander of RMA Worldwide hosted an informational session on August 24 called NLA Board: Past, Present, & Future on its Facebook page. The livestream featured current and former Board members who answered questions operators had about running for and serving on the Board, including Laura Canady of SC Express, Jay Erlich of Europe Limousine, Steve Qua of Company Car & Limousine, Tracy Raimer of Windy City Limousine & Bus, Doug Schwartz of Executive Ground Transportation, and Bill Faeth of Limo U. The recording of the livestream is available here.
“If you have been thinking about throwing your hat into the ring, I highly recommend you attend this can't-miss livestream to learn more. We have had so many wonderful industry leaders step up each year to dedicate their expertise and support to the NLA, and I am sure we will see excellent candidates step up this year as well,” added Alexander. “We are always look for fresh ideas and energy to continue the NLA's legacy and make it even better.”
Nominations will be accepted through September 23, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. ET. To read the qualifications for applicants or submit an application for the 2021 NLA Board of Directors election, click here.
Visit limo.org for more information.
[08.20.21]
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Chino, Calif.-based Creative Bus Sales, a bus dealership network with 16 locations across the United States, announced the acquisition of Alliance Bus Group, a dealership with locations in Georgia, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, New Jersey, Mississippi, and New Hampshire. With this acquisition, Creative Bus Sales will now have 21 sales and service locations and a nationwide support network for its transit, school, and retail bus customers.
“This acquisition represents a significant strategic move for Creative allowing us to better serve our existing customers along with the ability to offer unparalleled sales, service and support network to new and future customers,” said Creative Bus Sales President Tony Matijevich. “Additionally, we believe the combination of Creative, and Alliance benefits our manufacturer partners as well by bringing an elevated standard of quality products and services to new customers efficiently and economically.”
Alliance Bus Group is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and primarily serves the Southeast, Northeast, and Texas markets with a very similar product line as Creative Bus Sales. Currently, Alliance has over 100 employees in its sales and service locations.
“There is tremendous synergy between the two companies when you look at our respective product lines and unique dealership locations,” stated Alliance Bus Group CEO Doug Dunn. “The acquisition makes a lot of sense for the industry and our valued customer base. Our customers and our employees will be in good hands with Creative.”
Visit creativebussales.com for more information.
[08.20.21]
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Naples, Fla.-based Dolphin Transportation owners Fizz Papps and Tim Rose announced on Facebook their merger with Sarasota Coach Lines of Sarasota, Fla.
According to the post, Sarasota Coach Lines, founded in 1993, has been a leader in motorcoach transportation in South Florida. Providing service to the corporate, leisure, and luxury hotel markets, they also serve the public and private school sectors.
Sarasota Coach Lines was recently acquired by Dolphin Transportation
Sarasota Coach Line’s owners John and Mary Beth Crockett have built the operation into a trusted and premier brand in the Sarasota area. The entire community knows Sarasota Coach Lines, the Crockett family, and the excellent service and reputation they have built.
Dolphin’s goal will be to expand on their success in the marketplace by providing the latest equipment and services.
“We are extremely excited to partner with John and Mary Beth,” says Rose.” The strategic merger of our two companies will create an incredibly strong portfolio and expand our coverage throughout the West coast of Florida. The combination of Dolphin and Sarasota Coach Lines creates a highly diversified fleet with the highest level of technology.”
The merger secures Dolphin’s presence in the Sarasota/Bradenton and Tampa areas. The Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beaches, Boca Raton, Marco Island, Naples, Ft. Myers, and Punta Gorda markets will also benefit from the consolidation of these two companies, according to the post.
Dolphin’s fleet now consists of over 175 vehicles, including ADA-compliant vehicles, sedans, SUVs, vans, limousines, minibuses, minicoaches, and full-size motorcoaches.
Visit dolphinnaples.com for more information.
[08.17.21]