Join the Maryland Limousine Association

We welcome your participation in the Maryland Limousine Association as either an operator or a vendor.  Please download the   2012 2013 MLA Membership Application

 Benefits of Membership in the MLA 

 
NETWORK
Interaction among MLA members creates the opportunity to gain knowledge, share experiences, and heighten business relationships.  Networking can supplement your business financially and assist you in customer satisfaction.  The annual MLA membership director will assist you.

REPRESENTATION
MLA companies throughout Maryland and Washington DC are afforded benefits and support that only a well established and seasoned Association can provide, and that individual companies acting alone cannot attain.  There is strength in numbers.

PROFESSIONALISM
Through MLA sponsored programs, events, and presentations; invaluable information can be gained on an ongoing basis that improves what we do, how we do it, and why we do it.  Membership Certificates and Cards are issued annually.

ASSOCIATES
Industry related businesses are welcome to become active MLA Associate Members for the mutual benefit of their companies and association members.  Direct support with state-of–the-art products and services provide a great resource to benefit all members.
 
DISCOUNTS
The MLA has negotiated special programs and discounts on behalf of members, with industry related businesses that can substantially reduce operation costs.  These discounts alone are worth the cost of MLA membership dues.  Additional discounts are being sourced.

NATIONAL LIMOUSINE ASSOCIATION (NLA)
The MLA membership in the NLA affords additional discounts that are offered periodically, although individual company membership is recommended to receive full advantage of all that Association has to offer.  The NLA is actively working to save you time and money by actively addressing national issues that impact your ability to operate a successful business.  The NLA’s full time lobbyist is on Capital Hill, yet is also available to help fight for local and regional issues.  The success of the H.R. 2546 interstate Commerce Legislation demonstrates the NLA’s ability and commitment to fighting for issues that directly affect our industry and our companies.

LEGISLATION
The MLA Legislative Committee tracks happenings at the Statehouse so you will know immediately about issues of concern and can react.  This Committee does a parallel effort with the MAA Commission.  The MLA gives you a proactive voice in the ground transportation arena.

IDENTIFICATION
MLA members are annually supplied window stickers for each vehicle.  These labels provide quick identification to Officials and the general public that you are a MLA member and subscribe to the highest standards in the transportation industry.  The public is becoming increasingly aware of our “Quality Seal” and look for it on the vehicles they hire.
 
CHARITIES
Members can benefit from MLA participation in charitable events and functions for civic pride and goodwill of people both urban and rural.  The MLA has contributed to many well known charitable institutions, foundations, and causes for many years including:  M.A.D.D., D.A.R.E., Toys for Tots, Make a Wish Foundation.


EDUCATION
Seminars, training videos, cassette tapes, conventions, shows, quarterly meetings, newsletters, and special events are all available to MLA members to help educate and keep both the new and established companies on the cutting edge of the chauffeured transportation industry. 

MENTOR PROGRAM
The MLA is exploring a mentoring program for start-up companies and/or new members, that would offer advice and the expertise of veteran companies or established members, while benefiting both by raising the abilities and standards for the entire industry.  Volunteers for this program are needed to establish viable system and implement necessary procedures.  If you would be interested in volunteering for the pilot, please let one of our Board Members know!

ADVERTISING***
MLA members are invited to advertise on the website at www.marylandlimoassociation.com.  Vehicles or items for sale or purchase can be listed the Want Ad sections. *** Soon to come! 

CONVENTIONS/SHOWS
MLA membership provides you with the opportunity to know about and attend conventions and product shows, including the LCT/NLA Show, the Limo Digest Show, and the BusCon Expo, and others.  There are Presidential Summits, Leadership Summits, and seminars available to offer insights in the industry, information and ideas to positively impact your profitability and improve your business.  Information is always available for those unable to attend.  The LCT Show Scholarship Program provides free admittance for an MLA member, chosen form a submitted entry who has never attended the yearly event in Las Vegas.