Canadian Limo Summit Successfully Mixes Big Ambitions with Small Setting (Published 08/2014)

Toronto — The Canadian Limo Summit, the first-ever partnership between the Ontario Limousine Owners Association (OLOA) and Chauffeur Driven, proved that it found the winning combination of interactive educational sessions, a showroom filled with exhibitors, and a whole lot of networking opportunities.

The Aug. 10-11 event brought 150 attendees from all walks of the chauffeured ground transportation industry together at the InterContinental Toronto Centre, making for an intimate affair that facilitated new relationships and brought together familiar faces.

“I liked the smaller gathering because, as an affiliate manager, I’m there to network and get to know people,” says Perry Barin, the West Coast affiliate manager for Music Express. “I was able to meet everybody one on one with 150 people, as opposed to a large-scale event where it’s hard to talk to everybody.”

The event was bookended by two friendly gatherings—an opening night reception sponsored by MV-1 Canada and a Grech Motors-sponsored scenic cruise on Lake Ontario aboard the Capt. Matthew Flinders—and packed three workshops brimming over with information between the two festive functions.

Following a breakfast sponsored by Battisti Customs and Macnab Transit Sales was the first of the day’s sessions, “Customer Retention: Keeping Clients Engaged and Loyal by Exceeding Expectations,” co-presented by Kyara Kahakauwila of LA Limousines and Mike Zappone of All Transportation Network. Kristen Carroll of Grace Limousine and The LMC Group then took to the podium to discuss “Employee Motivation & Retention: Creating a Happy and Healthy Environment that Increases Productivity.” Jason Sharenow of Broadway Elite Chauffeured Services Worldwide served as moderator for all three of the day’s workshops ...

Ready, Set, Toronto! Don’t Miss Our Canadian Summit this August (Published 07/2014)

With less than three weeks to go, time is running out to register for the Canadian Summit, being held at the InterContinental Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, this August 10-11.

Don’t get the word “Canadian” fool you; the summit is open to anyone who wants a mini working vacation, targeted networking, and in-depth education with immediate takeaway value in a relaxed setting. You’ll see a lot of familiar faces, but you’ll also meet new friends and potential affiliates over the two-day summit. Can’t afford more than a day or two away from your business this summer, but you crave new ideas and networking with like-minded operators? This show is definitely for you. The event is being produced by Chauffeur Driven and the Ontario Limousine Owners Association (OLOA), and thanks to sponsors Cowan Insurance Group and Northbridge Insurance.

We kick off the summit with an opening cocktail reception on Sunday night where you can mingle with over 100 other operators from all over North America. The following morning, after a hearty breakfast, we get down to business with three sessions presented by some of our industry’s most respected professionals (we’ll feed you lunch, too). Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect from these interactive workshops ...

Toronto Is the Destination for the Chauffeur Driven and OLOA Summit (Published 04/2014)

Mark your calendars for August 10 and 11 because the Canadian Limo Summit 2014 will be in full effect

The summit is being co-produced by Chauffeur Driven and the Ontario Limousine Owners Association (OLOA)‚ and will be held at the InterContinental Toronto Centre—just steps from the iconic CN Tower‚ the tallest structure in Canada—in the extraordinary city of Toronto. The title sponsor of the summit is the Cowan Insurance Group.

While the summit will have an undeniable global appeal‚ all interested operators are invited to Toronto—especially if you are looking to expand your affiliate network. The affordable‚ laid-back event features an opening cocktail reception‚ a day of workshops‚ lots of networking‚ and a finale dinner cruise on the shimmering‚ late summer waters of Lake Ontario. Come a day early and you can make it a long weekend getaway with your spouse ...