Marlton, N.J. —The odds are in your favor in Vegas on February 23-26 when we bring the inaugural CD/NLA Show to the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Get ready for four days jam-packed with education, networking, and a whole lot of fun—not to mention the biggest show floor that our industry has to offer. Nearly 150 exhibitors will be present in the 120,000-square-foot hall, which virtually guarantees that there will be something for everyone there.
The show floor activity kicks off with Monday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:00 p.m., followed immediately by a Champagne Toast and appetizers served in the exhibit hall. You’ll have the chance to browse all of the products, services, technology, and metal available on display from vendors around the world. What’s more, we’re providing free lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday (sponsored by Titus Leasing and Prevost, respectively), so you’ll be able to recharge your batteries while you nosh with your fellow operators. Thanks to drink tickets supplied to attendees by our friends at Grech Motors, you’ll be able to wet your whistle while navigating the floor. But wait—there’s even more! Our shows are nonstop opportunities for education, and this one is no exception: Be sure to catch our bonus Fast Lane sessions on the show floor as well as exclusive Limo U Academy programming from Bill Faeth at the Limo U booth, than stop by the NLA Lounge to relax with other attendees. Also, one of the leading state associations, the Florida Limousine Association, will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30, which is open to members or any operator interested in what’s happening in the Sunshine State.
It’s back! We debuted our Digital Passport in our official show app (sponsored by North Point Global Transportation Services) in Boston this past October and attendees loved it, so it’s even better for 2020. How it works: Many of our exhibitors will have a QR code displayed somewhere in their booth that you can scan (through the app) to collect points. The more booths you visit, the more points you get. You not only get to see all of the amazing products and deals that our exhibitors have to offer, your points translate into chances to win our grand prize, which will be announced on Wednesday afternoon on the show floor. Last year’s prize was worth an astounding $4,000, and we’re equally excited about this year’s—stay tuned.
And you’re certainly not going to want to miss the Affiliate Central Global Partner Forum, which makes its Las Vegas debut on the show floor on Tuesday at noon. If you’re hoping to boost your worldwide network, then this should be part of your can’t-miss agenda. This smashingly popular event is an attendee favorite because you can meet with dozens of companies all in one spot. You control the pace: Speak with as many affiliates as you want, and be ready to impress. Come see why this is one that your fellow operators rave about.
Speaking of affiliates, did you know that four major companies have thrown their support behind the CD/NLA Show by having their affiliate events in Vegas? EmpireCLS (invite only) and Music Express will both be holding their massive annual affiliate meetings, while Dav El/BostonCoach (invite only) and BLS Transportation will each host an appreciation party for their affiliates. We’re thrilled that these industry needle-movers have chosen our show to host these special events.
Last, we’ve extended the nomination deadline for the first-ever Driven By Excellence Awards to January 15. Held in conjunction with the Awards Dinner & Charity Event, we’re honoring the best and brightest of our industry in the follow categories: Association of the Year, Charity & Community Service, Customer Service Excellence, Pinnacle of Safety, Chauffeur of the Year, and NextGen/Emerging Leader. The elegant evening will feature a dinner, an awards gala, and a charity auction to benefit the NLA’s Harold Berkman Fund, named for the late founder of Music Express. There’s still time to for you to head over to CDNLAshow.com and complete your online nomination form—but don’t wait because it’s all over tomorrow night. The nomination process is simple and only takes a few minutes of your time. There’s no better way to be celebrated by your industry and share the honor with your customers as an award-winning company. Click here to submit your nomination: cdnlashow.com/show-info/driven-by-excellence-awards.html.
Visit cdnlashow.com for information or to register.
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