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SFAA Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Modernize WIFIA

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The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) commends Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Representatives Mike Bost (R-IL) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) for the introduction of the Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation ensures payment and performance bonding on infrastructure projects receiving Water Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act (WIFIA) assistance, including public-private partnerships (P3s). These protections safeguard workers, subcontractors, suppliers and taxpayers. “It is essential WIFIA be modernized to include the same payment and performance requirements that protect all other federally funded infrastructure projects,” said Ryan Work, President and CEO of SFAA. “Bonding all projects receiving WIFIA assistance is a commonsense solution to better preserve taxpayer dollars, ensure project completion, protect workers and promote economic growth.” The Water Infrastructure Subcontractor & Taxpayer Protection Act will ensure parity protections between traditional project delivery methods and P3 projects utilizing the WIFIA program. The legislation also provides the same protections required in the Transportation Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act (TIFIA) program and other federally financed projects. SFAA looks forward to working with industry allies and policymakers to advance this legislation in the 119th Congress. ### The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan trade association representing all surety and fidelity industry segments. We promote the value of surety and fidelity bonding and its vital protections through advocacy, outreach, promotion, and education. The more than 425 member companies write 98 percent of surety and fidelity bonds in the U.S. SFAA is also licensed as a rating or advisory organization in all states, and state insurance departments have designated it as a statistical agent for reporting fidelity and surety experience. www.surety.org Contact Details Peter Roth +1 703-401-0676 proth@surety.org Company Website https://surety.org/

February 13, 2025 03:35 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Flash Appoints Chris Donus CEO

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Flash, the leader in parking and mobility technology, today announced that Chris Donus, currently the President of Flash, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Donus joined Flash as CFO in 2023 and became President in June 2024. Dan Sharplin, who has served as Flash CEO since 2019, will continue as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. "It’s the perfect moment for Chris to step into the CEO role and lead Flash in its next phase of growth," said Dan Sharplin, Executive Chairman, Flash. "Chris is a proven leader, and as those who’ve worked with him will attest, has the ability to drive execution at speed and at scale that promises to take Flash to new heights." Sharplin will shift focus to strategy and Board leadership, actively supporting Chris Donus and the executive team and steering strategic projects and partnerships. He will continue advancing Flash’s industry leadership and driving its vision for the digital transformation of the industry to a modern marketplace that delivers seamless experiences to drivers and increased value and transparency for owners and operators. Donus will assume responsibility for strategic execution and continue leading the expansion of Flash’s emerging digital demand network, EV charging and parking platforms, and its regionalized branch organization. Donus joined Flash as a seasoned mobility and technology leader in finance and operations. Prior to Flash, he served as COO and CFO at Wheel Health, VP and Business Unit leader of Express Drive at Lyft, and served in President, COO and CFO roles at Silvercar. "I thank Dan Sharplin and the Board of Directors for their support and confidence as well as the incredible opportunity to lead the world class team we've assembled at Flash," said Donus. "I couldn't be more excited for the possibilities that lay ahead – for Flash and for the industry – as we continue the journey to make the transformation of parking a reality." An innovator in parking management technology since 2011, Flash has achieved unprecedented scale encompassing over 16,000 parking assets, 1 billion annual transactions, and 450 million driver touchpoints in the apps consumers use everyday. Flash is leading the industry transformation to a connected mobility ecosystem that delivers a seamless parking experience for drivers and unlocks profitability and asset yield for operators and owners. About Flash Flash is a pioneering technology company bringing seamless parking and EV charging experiences to drivers through a first-of-its-kind digital ecosystem. Flash’s platform connects reservable parking and charging in the apps drivers use every day with garage, surface lot, event, and valet parking locations — connected and controlled via a cloud-based operating system with unrivaled intelligence. Customer-obsessed brands partner with Flash to deliver digital, easy-to-use, reliable, and increasingly frictionless experiences to drivers eager to pay for a solution that eliminates wasted time, excess emissions, and stress from driving. The solution has arrived. Visit www.flashparking.com to learn more. Contact Details Ray Young +1 512-694-6097 ray@razorsharppr.com Company Website https://www.flashparking.com/

February 13, 2025 08:15 AM Central Standard Time

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Checkpoint from Better Trucks Fixes Bad Addresses Before a Truck Rolls

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What’s New: Better Trucks introduces Checkpoint, a proprietary customer address validation tool designed to ensure last-mile delivery accuracy. Checkpoint was announced at Manifest Vegas, the largest supply chain and logistics tech event in the world. Why: One of the biggest challenges in last-mile delivery is misdelivered packages. With approximately 60 million parcels delivered daily in the U.S., even small address errors result in as many as 3 million misdeliveries each day. These errors create delays, increase costs, and frustrate customers. Ecommerce retailers are competing for shoppers’ attention and conversion. To eliminate as much friction as possible, often addresses are not verified or corrected at the time of purchase. It falls to carriers to ensure a successful delivery. Useful Quote: Mike Koleno, Better Trucks Chief Technology Officer: “The battle against bad addresses is a never-ending war, and we’ve built a proactive tool in Checkpoint to increase our percentage of success, but the list of bad addresses is always lurking. Checkpoint creates a partnership with shippers to ensure accuracy after the purchase process through AI, human intelligence, and positive customer interaction — all to delight customers, reduce rates and reduce costs.” The Stats: Bad addresses are a significant issue, especially at volume. On average, bad addresses submitted by consumers account for approximately 0.5-1.5% of all packages shipped through Better Trucks. The cost of a package returned to the shipper is approximately 30% more than the cost of a delivered package Checkpoint is significantly improving a successful delivery rate for initial bad addresses while reducing time and costs to both Better Trucks and its shippers, while improving the end customer experience. How It Works: CheckPoint is a multilayered process to identify, correct and verify improper addresses. Better Trucks applies artificial intelligence to verify every address created by its shipping clients through at least three data sources led by Google Address Validation. The data sources provide corrected address information when available. When the address cannot be corrected automatically, the Better Trucks Checkpoint team researches the address to correct it. If the addresses cannot be corrected through the previous steps, for shippers who opt-in, an SMS message is sent to the recipient notifying them that a package is set for delivery but that the address requires verification. The recipient can correct the text of the address and also drop a pin on a Google Map to further confirm the location. At delivery, the Better Trucks Drive app layers geofencing into the delivery dropoff scan of the package, only allowing delivery to be scanned within a small radius of the location to ensure proper placement of the package. Finally, once an address is corrected, Checkpoint has the ability to recognize it for future successful deliveries. Better Trucks Technology: Checkpoint is available to all shippers using Better Trucks in its footprint that reaches more than 4 in 10 U.S. households. Clients have the option to white-label the technology to brand communications with their customers. Checkpoint is the latest technology built by Better Trucks, following the introduction of Vesitgo, the no-code parcel tracking platform connecting shippers, carriers, and third-party platforms. About Better TrucksBetter Trucks is a technology-driven, last-mile delivery carrier built for digital commerce. Founded in 2019, it delivers a better experience for retailers, e-commerce firms, and fulfillment centers to ship parcels faster with better communication and better value. Reaching more than 4 in 10 households in the U.S., Better Trucks offers next-day, two-day and longer delivery windows. Its connected network extends from distribution centers to recipients doorsteps including line-haul routes, sorting and labeling packages within its strategically-placed warehouses, and last-mile delivery through its extensive driver network. An industry leader building technology to streamline last-mile delivery, Better Trucks offers Vestigo, its no-code parcel tracking platform, and Checkpoint, a multilayered address verification process. Visit bettertrucks.com for more information. Contact Details For Better Trucks John Hall john@hallwaycommunications.com Company Website https://www.bettertrucks.com/

February 11, 2025 06:01 AM Pacific Standard Time

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TechNexus Venture Collaborative Unveils Electrification 50 List

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TechNexus Venture Collaborative, a leading investor in electrification startups, today announced the inaugural Electrification 50, a list of 50 U.S. hard-tech startups electrifying the physical world around us. The list recognizes startups developing innovative solutions to address the climate crisis and accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. "Startups on the Electrification 50 are developing groundbreaking technologies that will transform the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us," said Terry Howerton, TechNexus CEO and co-founder. "We believe that they have the potential to make a significant impact on the fight against climate change and transform industries." The Electrification 50 startups were selected based on a variety of criteria, including their technological innovation, market potential, and impact on the electrification ecosystem. The list includes companies working in a wide range of sectors, including aviation, marine, and recreational vehicles. Founded in 2007, TechNexus helps large corporations build collaborative relationships with ambitious startups. As a trusted investment partner, TechNexus works with leading companies in legacy industries to back disruptive tech startups relevant to their business. "TechNexus sits at the unique intersection between industry giants seeking to innovate and the disruptive startups driving the future of electrification," said Fred Hoch, co-founder and general partner of TechNexus. "We're proud to bridge that gap, connecting corporations with these emerging technology companies to accelerate the adoption of solutions that will transform our world." Companies on the Electrification 50 include Harbinger Motors, an EV startup disrupting the medium-duty commercial and specialty vehicle industry that recently raised $100 million in Series B funding. Others, like Lightship, are developing an all-electric recreational vehicle. H3X, another startup on the list, makes electric motors for aerospace, defense, marine and heavy industry applications. The Electrification 50 is a testament to the growing momentum of the electrification movement. TechNexus is committed to supporting the startups that are leading the charge in this critical transition. See the full list here. About TechNexus Venture Collaborative Founded in 2007, TechNexus Venture Collaborative invests in better relationships between leading corporations and ambitious startups. A first-of-its-kind Venture Collaborative, we invest capital, incubate, and collaborate to create new growth opportunities. TechNexus, in partnership with leading corporations, has invested in more than 150 startups across the globe. TechNexus helps portfolio companies grow by creating new business models, revenue streams, markets and products. Portfolio companies include Harbinger Motors, Tonal, H3X and more. For more information, please visit technexus.com. Contact Details TechNexus Venture Collaborative Jim Dallke jdallke@technexus.com Company Website https://technexus.com/

February 05, 2025 09:00 AM Central Standard Time

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Flash Names Jim Zeitunian Chief Technology Officer

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Flash, the leader in parking and mobility technology, today announced the hiring of Jim Zeitunian as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Over his decades-long career, Zeitunian has led the transformation of hardware and software firms into AI-forward technology innovators. As CTO of Flash, he will drive innovation and advancement of the digital parking ecosystem powering Flash’s parking management platform. "Now is a pivotal time in parking and mobility innovation, and Jim's track record of modernizing legacy industries through AI and cloud technologies aligns perfectly with Flash's vision," said Dan Sharplin, Flash's CEO and Chairman. "His expertise in scaling AI platforms will accelerate our transformation of the parking experience, from expanding our AI-enabled Vision camera network to deepening integrations with consumer apps like ParkMobile. Jim's leadership will be instrumental in building the intelligent mobility infrastructure of tomorrow." Zeitunian joins Flash with a distinguished career in technology leadership, including most recently as CTO of Powerfleet, where he transitioned a traditional fleet management business into a data-driven SaaS powerhouse. Earlier in his career, he developed enterprise SaaS platforms at Coupa Software and Thomson Reuters, gaining unique insight into scaling complex technology ecosystems for Fortune 500 businesses. "The parking industry is ready for an AI-driven revolution, and as a pioneer in parking and mobility technology, Flash has positioned itself to lead it," said Zeitunian. "We’re creating an intelligent parking network that will fundamentally change how people and vehicles move through urban spaces. The opportunity to join Flash's talented team to scale this vision globally is incredibly exciting." In the CTO role, Zeitunian assumes leadership of Flash's global engineering, product management and design, and quality assurance teams and reports to Flash president Chris Donus. Priorities include expanding Flash's AI capabilities across its product portfolio, scaling the company's cloud-based operating system to support growing transaction volumes, and accelerating the integration of parking, EV charging, and mobility services into a unified digital experience. About Flash Flash is a pioneering technology company bringing seamless parking and EV charging experiences to drivers through a first-of-its-kind digital ecosystem. Flash’s platform connects reservable parking and charging in the apps drivers use every day with garage, surface lot, event, and valet parking locations — connected and controlled via a cloud-based operating system with unrivaled intelligence. Customer-obsessed brands partner with Flash to deliver digital, easy-to-use, reliable, and increasingly frictionless experiences to drivers eager to pay for a solution that eliminates wasted time, excess emissions, and stress from driving. The solution has arrived. Visit www.flashparking.com to learn more. Contact Details Ray Young +1 512-694-6097 ray@razorsharppr.com Company Website https://www.flashparking.com/

February 03, 2025 12:00 PM Central Standard Time

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Travel & Cruise Expert Colleen McDaniel Teams up with Norwegian Cruise Line to Discuss Planning Your 2025 Vacation ahead of National Plan for Vacation Day

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With 2025 underway, frigid temperatures gripping much of the country and National Plan for a Vacation Day (January 28, 2025) around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start planning that next vacation. Recently, Travel Expert and Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic, Colleen McDaniel, teamed up with Norwegian Cruise Line on a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss the top travel destinations for 2025, why cruising is a great option for family travel, and the latest cruise deals. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/rJLa1jBy8SE Right now, Norwegian is offering 50% off all cruises, combinable with its all-new More at Sea package, which includes more guest favorite amenities such as unlimited open bar, specialty dining, high-speed Wi-Fi, shore excursion credits, kids sail free on select voyages and more for the ultimate cruise deal with over $2,000 in added value. For even more savings, Norwegian’s new resident rate promotion offers an additional 20% off select Bahamas and Caribbean voyages sailing through April 30, 2025 for residents of Florida, California, New York, Texas, and Louisiana. Through April 2025, Norwegian will have 13 ships sailing the Caribbean, offering families more to enjoy with port-packed itineraries to tropical beach destinations. Departing from 10 convenient U.S. homeports, including New York, Miami, Orlando, New Orleans, and Los Angeles, travelers can easily access stunning beach getaways. The recently renovated Norwegian Encore, which will sail seven-day Caribbean voyages from Miami through March 2025 and again in the fall, features the exciting Encore Speedway, a two-story thrilling racetrack at sea, along with the Galaxy Pavilion virtual reality complex and a revamped adults-only Spice H2O outdoor lounge. Families can also enjoy expanded dining options, redesigned suites in The Haven—NCL’s exclusive ship-within-a-ship luxury experience—and a variety of family-friendly attractions, including an Aqua Park with multi-story slides and Splash Academy Youth Activities for kids. For those looking for the latest and greatest experiences at sea, NCL’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, will debut in April 2025. The ship will offer Caribbean voyages from Port Canaveral and Miami, Fla. as well as itineraries to Bermuda from New York. Norwegian Aqua introduces the world’s first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide, the Aqua Slidecoaster, which propels guests through thrilling twists and turns around the ship’s funnel. The ship also features the Glow Court, a digital sports complex with an interactive LED floor that transforms into a nightclub in the evening, along with 17 restaurants, including NCL’s first Thai restaurant—Sukhothai, and 18 bars and lounges. For entertainment, guests can enjoy “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince,” an immersive tribute show honoring the legendary artist. For families looking for a quick getaway, NCL also offers two-to-four night voyages to the Bahamas that include a visit to Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island in the Bahamas. The island offers a variety of activities, including snorkeling, ziplining, and swimming with pigs, along with beautiful white sand beaches and exclusive dining options. To learn more and start planning your next cruise, visit NCL.com About Colleen McDaniel Colleen McDaniel is Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic, the world’s largest online cruise resource. She considers cruising to be a true passion, having traveled the world by water – from Alaska, the Caribbean and Hawaii, to Europe’s rivers, Antarctica and Africa – on ships of all shapes and sizes. She’s regularly quoted as a cruise expert in media outlets across the country, including outlets like The Associated Press, Good Morning America, CNN, FOX Business, CNBC, The New York Times, Travel + Leisure and Skift. Cruise Critic is the world’s largest cruise reviews and information site, offering a comprehensive resource for cruise travelers -- from first-time cruisers to avid cruise enthusiasts. The site features more than 50M+ opinions, reviews & photos and hosts the world's largest online cruise community. Cruise Critic is a subsidiary of Tripadvisor, Inc. About Norwegian Cruise Line As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 58 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the opportunity to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, the company invites guests to ‘Experience More at Sea’ by providing them with more to see, more to do, more to enjoy, and more value on their vacation. To further deliver guests with more value, NCL’s ‘More At Sea™’ package provides added benefits and inclusions such as unlimited open bar; specialty dining credits; high-speed Wi-Fi; shore excursions credits; as well as free airfare and third and fourth guests sail free on select sailings. Its fleet of 19 contemporary ships sail to 450 of the world's most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian. Norwegian Cruise Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com. Media Contact PublicRelations@NCL.com Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

January 27, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Flash Earns HITRUST Certification, a First in Parking Technology

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Flash, the leading AI-powered parking technology provider, today announced it has achieved HITRUST Certification for its PARCS and Valet solutions, the first and only parking technology provider to earn the distinction. The achievement confirms Flash’s data security practices meet the highest standards trusted by 81 percent of U.S. hospitals and health systems. Flash's HITRUST-certified PARCS and Valet solutions align its security frameworks with those of its healthcare clients and reduce their implementation complexity and risk. The certification also gives assurance to patients, visitors, physicians and staff that their information is safe from the moment they enter the parking facility. “We have a track record of setting new standards in parking," said Flash CEO Dan Sharplin. “Our focus on reimagining the parking experience calls for putting security front and center, within and beyond healthcare. We’re also committed to a great experience for operators and owners, and this certification allows us to carry the technical burden of compliance on their behalf.” Flash PARCS and Valet solutions have earned the trust of the country’s largest medical district and from healthcare systems in major metros nationwide, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, New York City, Orange County, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and San Diego. Flash’s industry-leading parking technology has also earned designation as a Level 1 Service Provider by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS), which it has maintained for 11 consecutive years. Its cloud-based platform can process over 500 million transactions yearly in a secure environment that limits the risk of data loss, disruption, or corruption. Operating entirely in the cloud also allows Flash to manage compliance for operators and owners, pushing security updates and routine system checks required by PCI and HITRUST standards over the air, which become operational within minutes. About Flash Flash is a pioneering technology company bringing seamless parking and EV charging experiences to drivers through a first-of-its-kind digital ecosystem. Flash’s platform connects reservable parking and charging in the apps drivers use daily with garage, surface lot, event, and valet parking locations—connected and controlled via a cloud-based operating system with unrivaled intelligence. Customer-obsessed brands partner with Flash to deliver digital, easy-to-use, reliable, and increasingly frictionless experiences to drivers eager to pay for a solution that eliminates wasted time, excess emissions, and stress. The solution has arrived. Visit www.flashparking.com to learn more. Contact Details Ray Young +1 512-694-6097 ray@razorsharppr.com Company Website https://www.flashparking.com/

January 21, 2025 10:00 AM Central Standard Time

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Timothy Papandreou and Jack Becker to Headline Keynote Sessions at NAFA’s 2025 Institute & Expo

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Two influential thought leaders, Timothy Papandreou and Jack Becker, will take center stage at NAFA’s 2025 Institute & Expo (I&E), scheduled for April 28-30, 2025 in Long Beach, California. Papandreou, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, and Becker, a decorated military fighter pilot, will deliver keynotes that promise to inspire and equip fleet professionals with fresh perspectives on leadership and innovation. “We are thrilled to welcome both Timothy Papandreou and Jack Becker as keynote speakers for I&E 2025,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “Timothy’s insights into AI and its impact on fleet operations will provide attendees with a clear view of the future of the industry, while Jack’s expertise in leadership and performance will offer invaluable lessons on how to build high-performing teams and drive success under pressure. Together, their presentations will provide fleet professionals with the tools and knowledge to excel in a rapidly changing environment.” Timothy Papandreou, known for his groundbreaking work in AI and emerging technologies, will open the event with his keynote “AI: The Most Powerful Technology That Is Changing Your World Forever” on Monday, April 28. With his extensive experience as an advisor at Google’s X Moonshot Factory and a key contributor to Waymo—the world’s first autonomous vehicle service—Papandreou will explore how AI is reshaping industries and transforming fleet operations. His session will cover how AI can optimize maintenance, forecast demand, automate logistics and deliver data-driven insights to improve fleet performance. Jack Becker will take the stage on Wednesday, April 30 with his keynote “Supersonic Success.” A combat-decorated fighter pilot, Becker is a recognized expert in leadership, teamwork and human performance. In his presentation, he will share the protocols used by elite military aviators to optimize team performance under pressure. Becker’s session will introduce attendees to Crew Resource Management (CRM)—a leadership tool that can help any organization improve performance, minimize mistakes and create a culture of continuous improvement. In addition to these keynotes, NAFA will announce more education sessions and speakers in the coming weeks, ensuring a diverse and dynamic lineup for I&E 2025. With over 40 educational sessions, I&E attendees will have the opportunity to explore a variety of topics relevant to their fleet management needs. Early bird registration for I&E 2025 ends January 31, 2025. Fleet professionals who register by this date will enjoy discounted rates, ensuring access to all educational sessions, the industry’s largest Exhibit Hall, and numerous networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders. Media registration is complimentary for credentialed journalists. Prospective exhibitors are encouraged to secure their space early to ensure prime placement in the Exhibit Hall. For more information about reserving an exhibit booth, please visit NAFA’s website. Sponsorship opportunities can be secured here. This year’s current sponsors include Fleetio, Holman, Legend, Motive, RAM, Reindeer Logistics, Samsara, US Bank Voyager and Wheels. NAFA Fleet Management Association is the membership organization for professionals who manage the mobility requirements of vehicle fleets that include commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for corporations, governments, universities, utility fleets, and law enforcement in North America and across the globe. NAFA’s members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFA’s members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year. For more information, please visit www.nafa.org, and communicate with NAFA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. Contact Details Keaveny Hewitt +1 919-622-5276 khewitt@onwrdupwrd.com Company Website https://www.nafa.org/

January 13, 2025 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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NAFA Announces Opening of Media Day Applications for 2025 Institute & Expo

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NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, is pleased to announce its Media Day event will return for a third year at the upcoming NAFA 2025 Institute & Expo (I&E), the industry’s largest gathering of fleet and mobility professionals. This year’s conference will take place April 28-30, 2025 in Long Beach, CA. Media Day will take place on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. The press-conference style event will feature back-to-back announcements from I&E exhibitors, with each company allotted a 10-minute time slot to present their breaking news, innovations or announcements to credentialed press. “Media Day continues to be an invaluable platform for exhibitors to showcase their innovations and make a significant impact with the media in attendance,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “We look forward to seeing the creative ways our exhibitors will highlight the advancements and innovations driving the fleet management industry forward in 2025.” This event is available free of charge to exhibitors as part of their participation in I&E 2025, adding value to their investment. Exhibitors interested in participating in Media Day can apply through the 2025 Media Day Application Form. The deadline for applications is March 12, 2025, and selected exhibitors will be notified of their acceptance by March 17, 2025. Media registration for I&E is complimentary for credentialed journalists – press can learn more and register here. I&E 2025 will bring together thousands of fleet professionals across various sectors, including corporate, government, public safety and utilities. The three-day event will feature over 40 educational sessions, ample networking opportunities, and access to the industry’s largest Exhibit Hall. Prospective exhibitors are encouraged to secure their space early to ensure prime placement in the Exhibit Hall. For more information about reserving an exhibit booth, please visit NAFA’s website. Sponsorship opportunities can be secured here. This year’s current sponsors include Fleetio, Holman, Legend, Motive, RAM, Reindeer Logistics, Samsara, US Bank Voyager and Wheels. NAFA Fleet Management Association is the membership organization for professionals who manage the mobility requirements of vehicle fleets that include commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for corporations, governments, universities, utility fleets, and law enforcement in North America and across the globe. NAFA’s members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFA’s members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year. For more information, please visit www.nafa.org, and communicate with NAFA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. Contact Details Keaveny Hewitt +1 919-622-5276 khewitt@onwrdupwrd.com Company Website https://www.nafa.org/

January 08, 2025 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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