The 2013 NationaLease Spring Business Meeting Covered Big Changes and Big Ideas

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The 2013 NationaLease Spring Business Meeting
Covered Big Changes and Big Ideas
1888 Press Release - The Affordable Health Care
Act, the promise of CNG/LNG, and the changes and
challenges facing small businesses were among the
topics explored during the 2013 NationaLease
Spring Business Meeting. The 2013 NationaLease
Spring Business Meeting held in conjunction with
TRALA's Annual Meeting March 12-14 at the Waldorf
Astoria in Naples, FL, devoted two full afternoon
sessions to its members, both with the goal of
promoting the growth and future success of
NationaLease , one of the largest full service
truck leasing organizations in North
America. The first day of the meeting, Tuesday,
March 12, began with keynote speaker Dr. Betsy
McCaughey, former Lt. Governor of New York and
Fox News contributor. Considered an expert on the
Affordable Health Care Act, Dr. McCaughey
presented an in-depth review of the law and how
it will affect small businesses. She was followed
by Noel Perry of FTR Associates, who shared his
projections regarding capacity and truckload
pricing, his predictions about the future of
CNG/LNG, and his recommendations to companies
that are considering investing in alternative
fuel vehicles. The afternoon concluded with Adam
Melson of SEER Interactive, who shared ideas on
how businesses can, easily and affordably,
maximize their Websites to help drive growth and
sales. On Wednesday, March 13, presenters Dean
Vicha, President of NationaLease Jane Clark,
Vice President of Member Services David
Nitzsche, Sr. Vice President of Supply
Management and Jeff Spence, Vice President of
National Accounts, gave updates on the many
NationaLease programs and detailed plans for the
future. The closed door session continued with
members and executives having frank, open, and
lively discussions on ways to improve business.
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About NationaLease Founded in 1944, NationaLease
is the largest full service truck leasing
organization in North America, with over 600
service locations throughout the U.S. and Canada
and a combined customer fleet of over 100,000
tractors, trucks, and trailers. The company
provides comprehensive fleet management services
for private fleets and transportation service
providers. http//www.nationalease.com