Most non - IMG members will never experience
the "honest" exchange of revenue producing ideas that I have.
The value in cost - saving operational ideas alone exceeds our
minor annual investment. IMG requires a commitment from its members
to embrace change. Therefore, it is not for everyone. IMG is comprised
of the most forward thinking minds in the motorcoach industry,
coming together to distance ourselves from the rest of the competition.
What an honor to mingle with this group."
Stephen W. Story, President,
James River Bus Lines, Inc.
Richmond, VA.
"Anderson Coach & Tour has been involved in numerous trade
associations and professional affiliations. IMG is not just another
membership organization it is unique in that we are actually
Shareholders of the organization. Owners play an active role in
driving the direction of the organization; we are constantly striving
to make progress in new arenas. The benefits of belonging have
had a notable impact on our business. Since IMG Shareholders are
non - competing businesses, there is no need to hide trade secrets.
We are able to openly discuss marketing, finance, product development
and employee issues. In an industry where discussions are often
guarded, IMG provides a refreshing change."
Doug Anderson, President,
Anderson Coach & Tour
Greenville, PA.
"I know that most Shareholders feel that the greatest value in
IMG comes from our worldwide marketing efforts. While these efforts
have added a minimum of $150,000 to our sales revenue annually,
there are several other areas of even greater value. Leprechaun
Lines participates in the IMG 20 Group an optional program,
managed by an independent financial consulting group, that helps
us get to the root of our businesses through the dissection and
comparison of our financials. This truly pinpoints each of our
strengths, and more importantly, our weaknesses. As a result,
I have made several adjustments to my business that have improved
my operating margins. Another huge benefit is a bulk purchasing
initiative that allows IMG Operators to take advantage of the
strength of our purchasing power to guarantee us the best value
for our dollars. To date, as a direct result of these initiatives,
I have achieved a tremendous return of approximately $75,000."
Edward F.X. Gallagher, Jr., President,
Leprechaun Lines
Newburgh, NY.
"As Canada's largest independently - owned motorcoach company,
we were initially attracted to IMG because of the quality of operators
and the group's collective shared focus. Our original intention
was to align ourselves with North America's most progressive operators,
allowing us to tap into a unique database for the frank exchange
of information and concepts. What we have experienced to this
point has far exceeded our original expectations. The culmination
of IMG is found in the operators themselves. Our internal, non
- competitive atmosphere has, in itself, facilitated the extreme
candid exchange of intimate information and knowledge. There is
no doubt that we are on the horizon of a new era in our industry.
The transcendence into this era will be driven by the operators
who are most in tune with market forces. IMG and IMG Operators
will lead this next phase of our industry's evolution."
Mark C. Hannah, General Manager,
Pacific Western Transportation, Ltd.
Mississauga, Ontario.
