In this week’s episode, Arleen Berardino, Sales & Marketing director at Marriott’s Renaissance 57 Hotel in New York City, discusses her takeaways from GBTA, the shuttle-bus situation in Manhattan, and a time in history when only women were allowed to stay at the Renaissance.

In this episode of the SHOFUR Podcast, we sat down with Rachel McGrath of Microsoft’s MileIQ, a mileage tracking and logging app. With MileIQ, users can track how far they’ve traveled for business without manually logging their mileage. This results in a greater tax return each year. Business professionals are recognizing their need for tools that translate their travel into dollars.

Chris Froelich explains how Dinova’s innovative service helps companies conserve their dining & entertainment expenses; while also helping restaurants get more business travel customers. Dinova - like Shofur - will be an exhibitor at the Global Business Travel Association Convention in Boston next week.

Shofur’s Director of Business Development announces that Shofur is providing complimentary transportation at the GBTA Convention next week in Boston. Stop by both #345 and learn how Shofur, the nation’s most trusted bus reservation technology platform, is the ideal partner for corporate travel clients. Catch a ride with us and see why!

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Hear wedding day tips from acclaimed wedding consultant Amy Osaba. Amy’s fascinating journey began as a professional ballet dancer. She then established herself as one of the nation’s leading floral designers. Today she has become the grand maestro of fairy tale weddings of every shape and size.

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Craig Miller – Chair of the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Advisory Commission - explains how Georgia became the world’s #1 filming location; and how Georgia creatives can get involved.

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Armir Harris - founder and CEO of Shofur - appears on High Velocity Radio, a show on BusinessRadioX®. BusinessRadioX interviews dozens of innovative entrepreneurs and successful leaders each week. Its mission is to help local businesses get the word out about the important work they’re doing for their market, their community, and their profession. Harris gives a behind-the-scenes look at Shofur’s daily operations and how his company has become a powerhouse in the charter transportation technology industry.

Nima Elyassi-Rad and Bryce Roberts (Indie.vc / OATV) talk with Armir and Mike about the difference between seed-investing and traditional VC investing; and give great advice to tech entrepreneurs on growing their business.

CEO Armir Harris, Velvet Note owner Tamara Fuller and Mike discuss live jazz, Spotify going public, dream interpretations, Armir's early beginnings and the GOGO Charters National Scholarship for Immigrants and Refugees.

In our debut episode, Mike from our marketing department interviews Dominique Brittain - lead singer from his band Sweet Soul Sister. They discuss songwriting, music videos, and the due diligence every woman should do before marrying a guy. Special thanks to www.shofur.com for supporting our music!