Night Out in Detroit

Going for a night on the town?

Taking a date with you?

Impress them with our Night Out packages. Golden Concierge will be available to get you anywhere in the Detroit area that's worth going to. Our drivers will pick you up and get you there on time and in style. For a golden opportunity check out our Romance Packages on our concierge site.

Congratulations to Kim Peoples

Kim Peoples was announced as the winner of the Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover which we participated in through the Lucy Ann Lance show. She won a Limo Ride with friends as a part of the promotion and we are honored to be a part of the prize.

Hockey Fest

If you can wait for the next Detroit Red Wings season, this should help alleviate the waiting pains. HockeyFest 2009 is at Joe Louis Arena today and tomorrow from 3-10pm today and from 10am to 10pm tomorrow.

There will be autographs, photo ops, Q and A with the current players and many other fun things to do at the Joe. Any Red Wings fan who wants to get a chance to know the team and have some fun while doing it should attend this event. After coming so close to winning the Stanley Cup last season the Red Wings will surely make things interesting.

Should you be interested in chartering a group trip to a game this year, Golden Limousine will be able to get you to and from the Joe. We'll get you on time and in style for a golden opportunity to watch one of the best teams playing the greatest game on ice.

Tigers-Rays series

Coming off of their first road series win in over two months the Tigers are rolling into a series with the defending American League champions hoping to pull off what the Tampa Bay Rays were able to do and come back from a disappointing season last year and get to the World Series. The Tigers start a four game series today against the Rays hoping to come out of it with a bigger lead in the central division than the four game lead that they currently have on the White Sox.

With the season about to go into its last month and the Tigers still holding onto a slim lead every series is going to become crucial in the ongoing battle for the Central Division. Once again this series will be another chance for the Tigers to prove that they are for real in the pennant race.

With all of the exciting action going on it would be a perfect opportunity to check out what kind of deals Golden Limousine has to offer for transportation to offer. Don't miss out on the exciting pennant race that is shaping up right now.

Corrections

About the most recent post I put up on Monday, as it turns out I did not have all of the information about this correct. Somebody from the Science Center emailed me about this and wanted me to clear it up.

I saw your blog about the Star Trek Wedding. The exhibit and movie close on 9/13/09, just FYI. We had a contest at the opening of the exhibit and the winners were promised a wedding reception here. It actually turned out very nice. The couple was married at another location and simply had a “mock” ceremony here.

So there you have it. The exhibit runs through Sunday September 13 and if you would like to check out our package on this check out our Concierge site for a deal.

Star Trek Science Center Wedding.

There has been a lot of fuss done about unique weddings lately. Seeing that we are a company whose business frequently involves them we keep our eye out for things like this. We've also been doing shuttle service to the Science Center because of the Star Trek exhibition that started this past Friday.

According to the Detroit Free Press, the two things came together last Saturday. A Star Trek lovers dream, the wedding and reception not only took place in the Science Center but they had a variety of other like themed elements to the wedding, such as a minister who was dressed as a crew member on the Enterprise, and wine named after Jean Luc-Picard.

Golden Limousine does many weddings, and works shuttle services to a variety of attractions like the Science Center and the DIA where weddings can be held. These weddings can sometimes take on a unique character of their own, and we encourage people to explore various ideas and to tell people about how unique your wedding was as well as how good the people of Golden helped you that day with all of the transportation needs.

Signature Chefs Auction

Another community event Golden International is proud to sponsor, the Signature Chefs Auction is one of the biggest events done by the March of Dimes. The auction takes place at the Sheraton Hotel in Ann Arbor on November 2. It will feature a silent auction at 5:30 in the afternoon and a live auction at 7:45 at night.

This year the auction will go to support the March of Dimes primary cause this year, preventing premature birth and saving the lives of prematurely born babies. Each year the March of Dimes takes on a new cause to champion. This year it hopes to extend the lives of those who were unfortunate to have been born prior to term and prevent such further tragedies from occurring again.

A brief description of what to expect from the auction:

In one ballroom, the finest chefs from greater Ann Arbor gather to prepare their signature dishes placed in beautiful displays that are appealing to both the eye and the appetite. Fine wines and drinks are available to enhance the experience of browsing among the chef’s offerings.

In another ballroom, an assortment of interesting and unique items is featured for the silent auction. Writing your auction number below the item is all you have to do to bid. The items range from remote control toys and jewelry to exquisite artwork and travel items. All the items are beautifully displayed for the guests to see and touch.

Finally in the largest ballroom guests gather for the live auction. Each of the chefs offer unique personalized dining experiences for groups of 2-12 for live bidding. There are also travel packages and special items that are available in the live auction. The room builds with excitement as the packages are described and the bidding begins. Midway the bidding pauses as a family touched by the March of Dimes describes their personal story. The mission moment reminds all the guests the real purpose of the evening. There is an opportunity for all to donate directly at that time.

Michigan Wolverines article from our newsletter

With the new website and newsletter now up it is coinciding with the upcoming college football season. As we are an Ann Arbor company we have ties to the University of Michigan and are proud to present this package that we hope all Wolverine (and some Spartan fans) will enjoy.

Get on the Bandwagon

The team at Golden International makes sure you can follow your favorite team without the hassles of finding tickets, fighting traffic and financing a parking space.

Make reservations now for two big college football games: We're running up to East Lansing for the Michigan - Michigan State match-up on Saturday, Oct. 3. We're operating shuttle services in Ann Arbor for the Michigan - Ohio State contest on Saturday, Nov. 21. Before the games, we'll put up a tent and host a Tailgate Party so you won't have to haul out the old bar-b.

Enjoy the game, whether at home, on the road or at the track. For details, call us at (800) 300-5151 or click here to book now.

Press Release concerning new website and concierge service

Golden International, a transportation and travel services company based in Ann Arbor, has unveiled TheWorldIsGolden.com, a new online resource designed to serve clients in their travels around the world. The website also acts as a portal to Michigan, helping raise awareness of the state as a destination.

The website works as a global touchstone for business travelers and private parties. Providing comprehensive services around the world, across the nation and around the state, travelers can use the site as a virtual concierge service to make reservations for transportation, resorts, restaurants, and cultural events.

“We built the site so that our clients know that no matter where in the world they go, they never travel alone with Golden International,” Sean Duval, President and CEO of Golden International, said. “Whether in Detroit, New York, Honk Kong or London, if our client needs help changing their travel plans or finding the perfect gift for a gracious host overseas, he and she can contact us and we make all the arrangements.”

The new website provides access to Golden International services, from a night on the town or for a trip around the world. The website provides instant access to the company’s transportation programs with more than 1,200 affiliates in cities on six continents. Golden International also helps clients connect with more than 42,000 hotels and resorts around the world. Reservations for the service also can be made by telephone, (800) 300-5151.

Sphinx Competition

One of the times where we get a chance to talk about one of the things that we offer and at the same time promote something positive happening in the community. The Sphinx Competition is one of the premier events promoting classical music education with the minorities. This year's competition involved string musicians from Black and Latino backgrounds in junior and senior high school and took place at the Max M. Fisher Music Center. They competed and the winners (laureates) will play a concert at Carnegie Hall.

This has been founded by Michigan Alum Aaron Dworkin, a truly remarkable person with an equally remarkable cause.

A graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Michigan (B.B. and M.M), Aaron Dworkin founded the not-for-profit Sphinx Organization in 1996 to build diversity in classical music. He also wanted to help overcome the cultural stereotype of classical music, and to encourage the participation of Blacks and Latinos in the field. Dworkin and the organization have received many honors and accolades, including a MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Grant.

In the 13 year history of the organization, Sphinx has made the following impact:

* More than 65,000 students reached in 175 schools nationwide
* More than 2 million individuals reached on an annual basis through national broadcasts on PBS and National Public Radio
* More than $190,000 in quality instruments provided to young minority musicians
* More than $1,620,000 in prizes and scholarships administered to Sphinx Competition Semi-Finalists
* More than 190 Laureate performances with Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Baltimore, Cleveland, and St. Louis Symphonies reaching over 180,000 in audiences.

We have provided service to this event, and we also hope that should you be in New York in early October you should contact us or one of our affiliate companies across the country. Don't pass up this golden opportunity to see something special.

NASCAR Michigan 400 this weekend

The Tigers and Lions aren't the only major sporting events happening in Michigan this weekend. For all the racing fans in the state this is probably the biggest event of the year. With the Sprint Cup Series coming down the stretch with Tony Stewart in the lead the chase will be heating up in Brooklyn this Sunday August 16. Drivers like Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon who are not far behind him will try to get an early leg up in the qualifying and pole position this Friday August 14.

Golden Limousine will be available for any individual or group transportation needs for this weekend. We'll be there till the finish and go the extra mile for any of your needs.

Full schedule and booking information here.

Michigan International Speedway Schedule

•Aug. 14 -- NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying
•Aug. 15 -- CARFAX 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series
•Aug. 16 -- Michigan 400

Pinnacle Race Course Deal

Golden Limousine is proud to announce that we are now offering services to the new Pinnacle Race Course in New Boston, the newest thoroughbred race track in Michigan. With that we are welcoming anybody who is interested in taking this golden opportunity to spend a day at the races there, and to also take advantage of the deals that they themselves are willing to give their patrons for the month of August.

Visit Pinnacle Race Course any day of the week during August, sign up to become a member of the Pinnacle Players Club and you will be entered to win a $100 wagering voucher! Current Pinnacle Players Club members are also eligible to enter by presenting their active card to the Guest Services desk. The winner will be chosen and announced after the 6th race on Monday, August 31st. You must be present to win.

Golden Limousine is happy to provide transportation to this promotion that the good folks at the Pinnacle Race Course are doing for this month. We are also happy to provide transportation to a leisurely group getaway or corporate meeting there. Whatever is necessary Golden is willing to go the extra mile for you.

Reminder on upcoming events

With all that's been going on lately (especially with the Tigers division race) it's time that we remind ourselves of things that we had planned out earlier. For those of us who make plans in advance we definitely need some reminding.

For those of you who wanted to check out the Star Trek exhibition at the Science Center, it's on August 21 next Friday and if you want to check out the Science Center at some point before then you can ask about our deals on that as well.

Also AC/DC will be at the Palace this upcoming Sunday, August 16, and Peter Frampton will be at the Meadow Brook Music Festival the following week on August 22, which you can read about on our new revamped website.

We blogged about these deals well in advance of the events taking place now with them being much closer to happening it becomes necessary for us to remind the public of them.

Ford Field Tour + Tigers this week + Lions next week...oh my

Another big home series for the Detroit Tigers against a division rival means that people will be flocking to downtown Detroit for the weekend. With the drama of the Major League Baseball season going on at Comerica Park tonight and Saturday night a good way to do a pregame would be to take a look at the place next door.

With the AL Central Division race heading into the dog days of summer with the Tigers currently in the lead, there's never been a better time to look into our Sensational Detroit package. There's a lot going on, and not just sports. Whatever it is in Detroit that you're looking to do, we can get you there, and if you're just there for the series we'll get you there too.

Speaking about the place next door, the Lions first preseason game will be next Saturday August 16 at Ford Field against the Atlanta Falcons. Fans will not only be looking forward to getting over the winless season last year, but also to get their first look at the first pick in the draft Quarterback Matthew Stafford. You can have access to all these events through Golden with our sports concierge service. With everything going on this weekend you'd me hard pressed not to miss a golden opportunity like this.

New and improved website upcoming

We at Golden Limousine have been working extra hard to revamp our website. Hopefully we will go from this to something that looks like this.

We hope to continue to have the support we have received over the years, at the same time we hope to attract new customers with our revamped website. This website is going to be different from most others, we're going to have detailed articles about all of our packages, similar to the ones that you see on the blog, and the ability to purchase a package and start an account with Golden.

Shortly after our website goes live we will start up our newsletter again. We already have most of the articles written and we hope to include a message from our esteemed President Sean Duval. I don't want to give too many of the details away but we hope to have some things that no other company will be doing via the Internet, and we hope to have it done by the beginning of next week at the very least.

Golf Outings

Even though the PGA Tour has temporarily vacated the state of Michigan with the last edition of the Buick Open finishing last week, you can still hit the links and find a way to get through your meeting with a nice recreational round. Detroit Sports Travel has a great listing of courses that should cater to anyone's taste in volume of golf.

Should you be interested in getting there as part of a chartered trip or as a group outing in stylish transportation Golden Limousine is available for you. Just call us at 1-800-300-5151 and ask us about our golf packages to hear what we have to offer. No matter what's available you can always count on Golden to get you there in style. If you're lucky, you might just have a "Tiger Woods" kind of day.

Photo from the Detroit Free Press.