ASSOCIATIONS: I have been told by quite a few companies that you are not rejoining the National Limousine Association or your local association. In my capacity at LCT, I attend many association meetings monthly and I can’t think of a better use of time. When I worked for a limousine company, I went to our local association meeting every month. I realize everyone needs to look closely and cut back, but this is one expense I just can’t see anyone cutting.
Why be a member of a local association?
• Successful associations foster good working relationships. Members get and give business to each other. When times are good, they share work with each other.
• At monthly meetings, you find out what is happening in the industry.
• You can’t be everywhere. With the eyes and ears of your fellow industry members you can stay on top of the issues that affect you most.
• There’s power in numbers. If you go at a problem alone with your local politicians you only have you and your employees as voting power.
• Local Association meetings provide education
Why be a member of the National Limousine Association?
• The National Association serves as a watch dog on legislative issues that affect everyone in the industry
• There is power in numbers
• The National association provides educational programs for you to enrich yourself
• NLA members give business to each other
Let me know if you are remaining active in the industry associations and what you get from them.
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