Call for Presentations – Be a Part of NAFA 2015 Webinar Series
NAFA is pleased to announce the Call for Presentations for NAFA’s 2015 Webinar Series. These in-office seminars focus on current industry topics and trends and are delivered by fleet industry experts.
If you would like to be considered, please submit your topic and speaker information here by February 10, 2015.
Selected Companies will be notified by March 1, and webinars will be held the third Wednesday of each month. Selected Companies will pay a $250 sponsorship fee which allows them the use of their Company logo and product/service information in the introduction to the education session.
These webinars are free to NAFA members who can listen in live or get access to the recorded version after the event.
If you have any questions or comments, you can contact NAFA's Director of Professional Development Kate Vigneau, CAFM®, for further information at [email protected].
Our Responsibility to the Modern Mobile Worker
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today” – Abraham Lincoln
As we begin a new year, we often resolve to do things differently. It may be to eat healthier, exercise more, stay in touch with friends, or increase our efforts to help others. My hope for the fleet industry is that we can resolve to look at our responsibility to The Modern Mobile Worker in a slightly different way in 2015.
GPS Insight Donated $123,400 in 2014, Benefitting Customer-Chosen Charities
GPS Insight announced that they have donated $123,400 to charities and not-for-profits in 2014. The Company had a goal to donate $100,000 for the year, and because of the overwhelming response to their recent holiday social media campaign, the goal was exceeded for a yearly total of $123,400.
Rob Donat, Founder & CEO of GPS Insight stated, “The holidays are all about giving back, and GPS Insight is fortunate enough to be in a position to do so. We are proud to have been able to donate to these wonderful charities and want to thank our customers, vendors, partners, and employees for their participation.”
Every customer that participated had a minimum of $500 and up to $2,000 donated to the charity requested. A few of these 75 charities in 2014 included Wounded Warrior Project, Boys and Girls Club, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Teach for America, Susan G. Komen, and ASPCA.
See the charities GPS Insight donated to: http://bit.ly/14oOtjZ
Strategic Opportunities and Organizational Realignment for Fleets Today
Many fleets today are working hard on strategic opportunities to improve fleet management practices. And much of the focus is being placed on fleet replacement, plan development, determination of optimal replacement cycles for different types of vehicles -- both in the public and the private sectors.
Study: Drivers Willing to pay up to $1,499 for Tech Features
A majority of U.S. drivers are willing to pay as much as $1,499 to have high-tech entertainment and safety devices in their vehicles as consumers demand more connectivity, according to a Harris Poll.
Back-up cameras, USB ports and smartphone charging are among the top desires, according to the online survey of 1,033 vehicle owners done for researcher AutoTrader.com. About 55 percent said music streaming services such as those of Pandora Media and Spotify make driving more enjoyable.
