Maryland Limousine Association

For companies looking for Christmas light your recommendations. Sandy Point Park, The Columbia Merriweather lights, Hampden Baltimore 34th Street are some great places to offer clients interested in touring holiday lights.

Coming down to Annapolis this weekend for the Lights Parade? Check out this map to find the best public viewing spots! Don't forget to bundle up and get there early to park and find a spot, the parade begins at 6 PM on Saturday December 9. For more details: https://www.eastportyc.org/default.aspx?p=v35ArticleView&itemID=50372

Another successful MLA meeting!

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, December 5, at Captain James Restaurant, 2127 Boston St., Baltimore, MD 21231 Corner of Boston St @ Aliceanna St. (Building looks like the front of a ship!) Board meeting 11:30 AM. General Meeting, open to all, begins at 12:00 PM. Lite Fare will be served.

The MLA was represented by Len Joseph and Ray Gavino at the CD/NLA Association Summit in Orlando. Details to be shared at the next MLA meeting.

NLA News:

The Chauffeur Driven-NLA Show is in Orlando this October 22-25, 2023. This show is the premier international event for the chauffeured transportation industry, and consists of four extraordinary days at the Ga***rd Palms, Orlando. This event is concentrated education, and includes unparalleled networking, a dynamic show floor, and unforgettable evening events, this is the ultimate opportunity for operators of all sizes and experience. This is the premier Industry Event of the Fall Season. Whether you seek knowledge to expand your business, connections to fuel your ambitions, or simply a chance to reconnect with affiliates and friends, the CD/NLA Show delivers a remarkable return on your four-day investment.

MLA members and leadership will be joining the CD/NLA show in Orlnado. This is a full on networking event for operators and exhibitors. Hope to see you there!

https://www.cdnlashow.com/schedule-2023.html

Schedule The CD/NLA Ground Transportation Show National Harbor

https://nypost.com/2023/07/19/the-knot-swindles-wedding-clients-fosters-culture-of-fear-ex-workers/

I stopped advertising on The Knot and Wedding Wire years ago because far too many of the leads don’t respond and waste my time. Offering premium service is costly, and I found that the majority of their website users are deal searchers. We still have a presence with a perfect 5.0 rating over the last 18 years. But paying the site for those leads no longer occurs, and we have been busier than ever!!! Glad to know I wasn’t crazy in recognizing their return wasn’t worth it. These allegations are scandalous but make sense.

The CEO has emailed out this “explanation”.

MLA Members,

Chauffeur Driven was kind enough to highlight the MLA in their recent publication!

Thanks again to Rob Smentek of Chauffeur for attending our meeting last week! Chauffeur Driven is one of our Vendor Members and such a great asset!

Joanna Fridinger

MLA Holds Summer Luncheon Membership Meeting - Chauffeur Driven Magazine Limousine Industry News and Updates. News stories dealing with the luxury ground transportation industry covering limos, buses, vans.

Philly

I-95 collapse causes huge traffic backups for Philadelphia commuters Commuters are in for an adventure morning following the partial collapse of I-95 outside Philadelphia. Workers will have to to take alternate routes for weeks.

Our very own Len Joseph ( President of MLA) and Ray Gavino (Board member) will be attending the CD Executive Retreat in Nashville this week. The MLA is very excited to be represented by our fearless leaders.

Finally

Convicted on 20 counts of manslaughter, limo company operator sentenced to prison Nauman Hussain, the man found responsible for the 20 lives lost in the horrific Schoharie limousine crash in 2018 was sentenced to 5-15 years in prison.

Prom night 2023

One of our MLA Board members representing on the Hill trying to make a difference. It’s important to lend our voices to the conversation around certain bills currently being presented before Congress. Issues such as congestion taxes, EIDL forgiveness, and restrictions on immigration employment could potentially negatively affect our industry. We are thankful for the opportunity to share our opinions and concerns with leaders from across the country.

MLA President Len Joseph of On The Town Limousines attending the NLA DAY ON THE HILL! Thank you Len! You did us proud!

Tremendous success! The MLA meeting was fantastic! Thanks to everyone that attended! Especially Chris Weiss and Rob Smentek from Chauffeur Driven, German Ruiz and Allen Levine from Madison Capital Vehicle Financing and Kayla Wright from Balto. Co. Health Dept. for the Safe & Sober Prom Pledge! And thank you to Len Joseph, MLA President!

Our NEW Membership year begins today! Starting tomorrow, we will begin to remove non-members from our Operator Listing on the MLA website and remove you from all future emails. Don't miss out!

New MLA Membership begins March 31, 2023 and runs through March 31, 2024! The Maryland Limousine Association will begin renewing and accepting new Operator and Vendor Memberships for 2023/2024!

Membership in the MLA is exclusively available to Authorized Transportation companies or agents with a legitimate interest in doing business with the Luxury Transportation Industry. Examples would include Insurance Companies, Lending Institutions, Limousine Manufacturers, Limousine or Bs Dealers, Repair services, Credit Card Processors, Travel Agents, Publishing or Transportation Software Providers. We strive to promote growth of the chauffeured transportation industry by providing educational programs, public awareness campaigns, and grass-roots government affairs initiatives. We have guest speakers at the MLA Meetings that focus on our industry!

By far the most important benefit of being a member of the MLA is the strength your voice gains. Your issues become so much more interesting to Legislators when they realize your voice is backed up by almost 70 + members!

WHY BECOME An MLA OPERATOR MEMBER?

Be a part of the only Luxury Transportation organization in Maryland.

Email updates on issues of concerns to the Luxury Transportation Industry as soon as they become available.

Emails concerning Meetings. (Also check the MLA website for meeting info.)

The ability to exchange ideas and network with fellow Operators and Vendors.

Meet face to face with fellow Operators and Vendors.

You have a free listing on the MLA’s website to for your business. MD Limo Assoc Website

Operator Members have the opportunity to provide a presentation at one of our live meetings.

Receive emails exclusively from our MLA Vendors

Operator Members can be voted to sit on the Executive Board and General Board of the MLA.

Operator Members participate in all MLA Voting.

Operator Members have a VOICE in our association!

How to join the MLA:

OPERATOR Dues: $100.00

You have TWO options for applying to the MLA for Membership:
ON-LINE Application and payment:
Go on-line to complete the MLA application: mdlimoassoc.org/membership-application/
Once we have received your completed on-line application, we will send an invoice link to PayPal.
Open the PayPal link and make payment using Visa, MasterCard or Discover

Once we receive your payment confirmation and after we have verified your information, we will email you a Welcome Aboard to the MLA!

USPS (snail mail):

Complete the MLA Application that is attached.

Include CHECK payment. (Mailing instructions are noted on application.)

Once we receive your payment and completed application and after we have verified your PSC Authority information, we will email you a Welcome Aboard to the MLA!

MLA Membership is PENDING until payment is received and verification of your company. For any Operator member who would like to present a subject, product, or service, please email to:

[email protected] so we can add you to the agenda.

The entire MLA Board and I and members hope you will consider joining us! Please feel free to contact us by email or phone.

Regards,

Joanna Fridinger,
MLA Secretary and Membership Chair
Maryland Limousine Association
Proud Member of the National Limo Assoc.
[email protected]
WWW.MDLIMOASSOC.ORG

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Change to MLA meeting date!
Now Wednesday, March 29, 2023!
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Are you attending the next MLA Meeting? RSVP Required by email to [email protected] by 03/27/2023.

The date for the next MLA Meeting is Wednesday, March 29.
Location: Captain James Seafood Palace
2127 Boston St. Balto. 21230

General meeting at 12:00 PM, Board meeting begins at 11:30 AM. (Restaurant looks like the front of a ship! Located on the corner of Boston and Aliceanna Sts.) Plenty of parking across the street on Aliceanna St.

Have you renewed your MLA Membership? NEW MLA Membership begins March 31, 2023! Please remember to complete the MLA Membership application and complete the PayPal invoice by 03/31/2023. Membership can also be renewed at the meeting on 03/29/23!

Change to MLA meeting date!
Now Wednesday, March 29, 2023!
Please RSVP to: [email protected]

The Maryland Limousine Association (MLA) will begin renewing and accepting new Operator and Vendor Memberships for 2023! The MLA's growth and strength equates to a much greater, more effective united voice for the regulatory agencies that govern our industry. Membership in the MLA also offers you the opportunity to network and benchmark with the most successful transportation Operators and Vendors in the Maryland/DC area. "Information is the first step towards greater success!"

On-Line Membership Application, go to: https://mdlimoassoc.org/membership-application/

Questions? Email to [email protected]

Membership Application – Maryland Limo Association Please complete this on-line MLA Membership Application! We will email you an invoice via PayPal so you can make a CC payment. (Please note that payment must be made in order to complete your membership.)

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BWI is no longer mailing (USPS) the application for the BWI Permit. They are only emailing the application. Please be advised.

The concert tonight has been postponed.

Journey Concert at XL Center Postponed Due to COVID-19 The band Journey announced that they’re canceling their concert at the XL Center scheduled for Wednesday night due to COVID-19. A member of the band tested positive for the virus and as a result, they’re postponing several concerts over the next few days. The four concerts postponed were the las...

The MLA hosted a live meeting yesterday at Jimmy's Famous Seafood located at 6526 Holabird Ave. Balto. 21224 The meeting took place in the upper level bar and was excellent.

LOTS of information was shared from the Vegas show. Representatives from FMCSA/DOT and Sheehy Lincoln presented information on regulatory issues and vehicle production.

Lite Fare was served and this event was sponsored by AUTO ONE CAPITAL’s Mike Villani.

https://www.auto1capital.com/

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