By Cherie Hime
Belonging to a national association encompasses a vast wealth of expertise and knowledge as well as federal legislation support.
However, belonging to a regional or state association provides members with the ability to network with their local peers and build relationships that can be easily tapped into during times of roadside or driver assistance needs.
The Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association (MBMCA) represents members in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and North and South Dakota.
Association services include legislative bill tracking for each state, assistance with local and state laws, an annual convention and trade show, a biennial Roadeo and, most importantly, the ability to network with operators in the Midwestern states.
MBMCA lists helpful opportunities that member companies provide on its website. They include:
- Fueling
- Windshield, A/C and tire repair
- Coach cleaning
- Towing
- Emergency services
- Drivers and replacement coaches
- Lavatory dump
- General maintenance
If your company is not a member of MBMCA and is located in one of the states listed above, we encourage you to learn more about how you can join this great network of companies at www.mbmca.org.
Cherie Hime is executive director of the Midwest Bus & Motorcoach Association.
