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General Sessions/Events

NLA Presents: 2024 Election Preview & Association Update

Monday, October 13 • 11:00am - 12:00pm

Brett Barenholtz
David Planning
Hyma Moore

Join Hyma Moore and David Planning, Principals of Cornerstone Government Affairs, the NLA’s Washington D.C.-based government relations firm for a spirited conversation about the upcoming election. You’ll get a front row seat as they provide the state of play of both parties and portray the potential outcomes of the Presidential election and both houses of Congress.

Hosted by: Brett Barenholtz, NLA President
Speakers: Hyma Moore and David Planning, Cornerstone Government Affairs

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State of the Industry

Monday, October 13 • 12:15pm - 1:45pm

Brett Barenholtz
Eric Devlin
J.R. Garza
Tiffany Hinton
Jason Messinger

The popular panel discussion makes its highly anticipated return! This year's star-studded lineup features top operators from across the industry, representing markets both large and small, from companies built from the ground up to organizations with generational legacies. With CD President & Publisher Chris Weiss at the helm as moderator, the panelists are set to dive into sizzling topics like insurance, AI and emerging technology, new revenue streams, in-demand vehicles, rate pressures, the state of the bus market, and so much more. Expect dynamic insights as they forecast what the business landscape might look like in 2025 and beyond. Unpredictable and always packed with valuable information, this year's State of the Industry promises to deliver essential guidance for the months and years ahead.

Moderator: Chris Weiss, Chauffeur Driven
Speakers: Brett Barenholtz, Boston Car Service/Above All/Maine Chauffeured Services; Eric Devlin, Premier Transportation; J.R. Garza, Diamond Limousine & Sedan; Tiffany Hinton, Motev LLC; and Jason Messinger, BBZ Limousine & Livery Service

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Women in the Industry Event - Start with Vision

Monday, October 13 • 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Leslie Grossman
Start with Vision. You cannot arrive at a destination if you do not have a clear understanding of where you are going. Join Leslie as she helps bring clarity to what a personal vision is and walks you through the steps to arrive at your Vision statement. The goal? You will finish the session ready to begin the journey to success.

Speakers: Leslie Grossman
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Association Summit: Managing the Insurance Crisis

Tuesday, October 14 • 4:45pm - 6:45pm

Presented by the CD/NLA Congress of Association Leaders, join us for an in-depth discussion on the escalating insurance crisis impacting all operators. Our expert panelists will provide insights into the root causes of the crisis, including increased claims frequency, growing jury awards, evolving risk profiles, and market volatility. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts and peers in a critical conversation about the present and future of insurance in ground transportation.

Moderators: Jason Sharenow, Broadway Elite Worldwide and Rick Versace, A1A Global Ground
Speakers: Matthew Daus, Windels Marx and Ken Lucci, Driving Transactions