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(Virtual) Coffee With The ILLBA
2025-06-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
This month’s topic is TBD – pay attention to the weekly ILLBA Roundup email for more information!
Future topic suggestions? Contact Paula or any board member with your ideas.

IN-PERSON Breakfast With The ILLBA
2025-05-13 09:00 - 11:00
Get excited for our 2025 spring breakfast event!
Topic and location TBD – pay attention to the weekly ILLBA Roundup email for more information.
Topic suggestions for next time? Contact Paula or any board member.

(Virtual) Coffee With The ILLBA
2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:30
Why not use Tax Day to strengthen your business? This month’s topic is Rocking It! Build and Manage Your Global Affiliate Network – a relevant education session for operators of all sizes.
Register here to join us.
Future topic suggestions? Contact Paula or any board member with your ideas.

Deadline for 2025-2026 ILLBA Board Nominations
2025-03-28 17:00
Are you ready to volunteer, share your industry expertise, advocate for our membership, and support the mission of the ILLBA?
There are five (5) open Board seats (including one vendor/supplier seat) for the upcoming Board of Directors election.
This year’s Nominating Committee Coordinator is Lynn Kafkes.
Qualifications per the ILLBA Bylaws:

ILLBA member (operator or vendor) in good standing for two (2) consecutive years prior to election (for exception consideration, please contact Lynn Kafkes, Nominating Committee Chair).
Timely payment of dues prior to submission of the Slate of Candidates by the Nominating Committee.
Terms are for two years.

If you or someone you know has a desire and willingness to get involved and give back to the industry, please contact Lynn Kafkes for nomination details.
Deadline for nominations is Friday March 28th, 5pm CDT

2025 CD / NLA Show (4-day event)
2025-02-23 - 2025-02-26 | Paris Hotel, 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Join your fellow operators and vendors for the chauffeured transportation industry’s biggest event of the year: the 2025 CD/NLA Show in fabulous Las Vegas!
Network with thousands of your industry peers February 23rd-26th at the Paris Hotel, conveniently located on The Strip. Expand your mind and become a stronger and more resilient business leader with our extensive roster of future-focused sessions and roundtables, then shop the largest show floor and talk one-on-one with leading vendors, OEMs, and suppliers. Plus, there will be plenty of networking opportunities so you can build lasting business relationships.
The ideas, innovation, and ROI abound in Vegas this February. Register now, and we’ll see you there!

Ring in the New Year with the ILLBA!
2025-01-21 16:30 - 20:30 | Carlucci Rosemont, 611 N River Road, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Save the date, and get excited for our second annual in-person luncheon at Carlucci Rosemont to ring in 2025! Start the new year on a high note by joining us for an evening of networking, a 3-course Italian meal, prizes and surprises.
We look forward to celebrating with you – registration coming soon! In the meantime, check out photos from last year’s event.

(Virtual) Coffee With The ILLBA: Save The Date
2024-12-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-09-17 10:00 - 11:30
Save the date! Topic and registration details coming soon.

December 2024 ILLBA Board of Directors Meeting
2024-12-04 09:30 - 11:30
The ILLBA Board of Directors meets monthly in a closed session.
If you have a topic you would like to see raised within the organization please contact our Executive Director, Paula DeBiasi at illinoislimousineassociation@gmail.com or 630-665-9133.

November 2024 ILLBA Board of Directors Meeting
2024-11-06 09:30 - 11:30

2024 CD / NLA Fall Show: Washington, DC
2024-10-13 - 2024-10-16 | Gaylord National Resort, 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor, MD, 20745, United States
Save the dates! Details coming soon.

October 2024 ILLBA Board of Directors Meeting
2024-10-02 09:30 - 11:30

September 2024 ILLBA Board of Directors Meeting
2024-09-04 09:30 - 11:30

2024 Great Lakes Transportation Show
2024-08-13 - 2024-08-14 | Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Join us for the midwest’s most exciting transportation show!
With top-notch education, the ability to network with industry leaders, and access to the industry’s best brands, there’s something for everyone at this year’s event.
Learn more about all the exciting opportunities at this year’s show, explore photos from last year, and stay tuned for registration to open so you can reserve your spot!

August 2024 ILLBA Board of Directors Meeting
2024-08-07 09:30 - 11:30

(Virtual) Coffee With The ILLBA: Save The Date
2024-07-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual / Zoom
All ILLBA members (and non-members) are welcome! It’s not a requirement to participate – you can always simply listen and learn.
Our Coffee With The ILLBA series is a free, monthly opportunity for a rotating panel of our experienced national and global operators to share their expertise and insights on various subjects and talking points relevant to the transportation industry. Moderated in real time by our team, and fully recorded for future viewing, these conversations allow our community to come together to develop and strengthen business practices, strategies, and connections across the industry.
Follow along as we cover new topics each month. Topic ideas? Contact Paula Debiasi.

July 2024 ILLBA Board of Directors Meeting
2024-07-10 09:30 - 11:30

June 2024 ILLBA Board of Directors Meeting
2024-06-12 09:30 - 11:30

2024 CD / NLA Executive Retreat Miami
2024-06-02 - 2024-06-05
This year the CD/NLA Executive Retreat heads to the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach! Join your community from June 2nd-5th to blend industry-focused education and immersive networking with the vibrant culture of Miami Beach. These retreats are built for operators who want to take their business to the next level, while also having fun doing it. In addition to advanced educational sessions, dedicated networking, and all-inclusive meals, you’ll sample the local flavor during special retreat-only evening dining experiences — usually offsite, and always memorable. And don’t worry, there will be time for lounging by the water!
Space fills up fast for this event, which is limited to 200 operators, so be sure to register now.

May 2024 ILLBA Board of Directors Meeting
2024-05-22 09:30 - 11:30

IN-PERSON Breakfast With The ILLBA
2024-05-21 08:30 - 10:30 | Lumes Brunch Cafe, 900 Plainfield Road, Willowbrook, IL, 60527, United States
Register now and get inspired at our spring breakfast event! Join Jim Jordan, ILLBA director and president of Lux Tux Transportation, as he leads the discussion on this month’s topic: Low Cost Marketing and Branding Ideas.
Topic suggestions for next time? Contact Paula or any board member.

2024 NLA Day On The Hill
2024-05-14 - 2024-05-15
NLA Day On The Hill – Advocating For The IndustryMay 14-15th
What’s It All About?
The National Limousine Association’s Day on the Hill is an annual event where NLA members meet with their elected representatives in Washington, D.C. in an effort to educate them on the issues facing our industry.
The NLA is honored this year to have Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) as our guest for our NLA Day on the Hill fundraising luncheon, taking place at Cornerstone Government Affairs on Tuesday, May 14. A long-serving member of the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Senator Shaheen is currently the committee chair.
Senator Shaheen is a long-time friend of our industry. She stepped up as our champion several years ago ago when the federal Department of Labor announced that they would compel companies such as ours to pay “overtime on gratuities.” Strictly because of her efforts, that crazy idea never came to pass. She has met with an NLA group numerous times during Day on the Hill visits over the years, and during the pandemic, both she and her senior staff made themselves accessible to hear our concerns.
Show Your Industry Support
Even if you are not an NLA member or cannot attend Day on the Hill, the advocacy efforts of the NLA benefit everyone in the industry.
You do not need to be an NLA member to contribute to this fundraiser. Contributions from vendors, members and friends in any amounts are welcome.
To show your support for Senator Shaheen and our industry, please contribute here.
All contributions must be in personal funds – company credit cards cannot be used for this purpose.
Illinois representatives Tracy Raimer and Kathy Kahne of Windy City Limousine and Bus, and Day on the Hill Scholarship winners Paula DeBiasi (IL) and Candace Wise (IN) will be in attendance.
Interested in attending Day on the Hill? There is still time! Click here for details; registration closes May 7th.
Questions? Contact the ILLBA Office

April 2024 ILLBA Board of Directors Meeting
2024-04-03 09:30 - 11:30

2024 CD / NLA Retreat Miami
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-03
Mark your calendars! Details coming soon.

IN-PERSON Breakfast With The ILLBA
2024-03-19 08:30 - 10:30
Join us for our first in-person breakfast event of the year! Location and registration details coming soon.
Topic suggestions? Reach out to Paula or any board member.
Sponsorships opportunities are available! Contact the ILLBA office for details.

2024 CD / NLA Show (4-day event)
2024-03-03 - 2024-03-06
Join your fellow operators and vendors for the chauffeured transportation industry’s biggest event of the year: the 2024 CD/NLA Show in fabulous Las Vegas!
Network with thousands of your industry peers March 3rd-6th at the MGM Grand, conveniently located on The Strip. Expand your mind and become a stronger and more resilient business leader with our extensive roster of future-focused sessions and roundtables, then shop our largest show floor and talk one-on-one with all the leading vendors, OEMs, and suppliers. Plus, we’ll have plenty of networking opportunities so you can build lasting business relationships.
The ideas, innovation, and ROI abound in Vegas this March. Register now, and we’ll see you there!

March 2024 ILLBA Board of Directors Meeting
2024-03-01 09:30 - 11:30
