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SolarEdge Acquires Wevo Energy, EV Charging Optimization and Management Software Startup

April 04, 2024

SolarEdge Acquires Wevo Energy, EV Charging Optimization and Management Software Startup

MILPITAS, Calif.—-Apr 4, 2024– SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced that it completed the acquisition of the entire share capital of Wevo Energy Ltd. (“Wevo”). Wevo is a software startup specializing in EV charging optimization and management for sites with large quantities of EV chargers such as apartment buildings, workplace carparks and public charging locations.

Wevo’s software is designed to be vendor agnostic and supports industry leading open protocols, enabling multi-user pricing and billing, tiered prioritization of charging schedules, predictive load management, and a range of additional services. To date, Wevo has electrified many thousands of parking spaces across North America, Europe and the Middle East. Wevo is already integrated with SolarEdge’s EV chargers, solar inverters and meters, for a holistic real-time view of solar production, grid consumption and EV charging.

The Wevo solution will also be part of the SolarEdge ONE energy optimization system for the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) segment, designed to offer SolarEdge customers a single energy optimization solution that orchestrates and integrates between on-site solar generation, battery storage and large-scale EV charging.

Zvi Lando, CEO, SolarEdge Technologies, said: “This acquisition represents the continuation of SolarEdge’s strategy to enhance its software portfolio for the C&I segment. We are excited for Wevo to join the SolarEdge team following our initial investment and the impressive progress it has demonstrated over the past year. As the EV market continues to grow, distributed renewable energy will be key to unlocking the full potential of the electrification of mobility. Wevo’s software capabilities and know-how represent a building block for EV-attached solar, and today it becomes a part of SolarEdge’s energy ecosystem.”

Teddy Flatau, CEO, Wevo Energy, said: “Wevo’s mission is to make EV charging accessible by electrifying every parking space. As a subsidiary of SolarEdge, we will be able to develop a combined solution, offering a seamless experience for EV drivers by optimizing charging with clean, solar-powered energy and maximizing cost savings. This will allow a significant step forward to achieving a low-carbon future.”

About SolarEdge

SolarEdge is a global leader in smart energy technology. By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, SolarEdge creates smart energy solutions that power our lives and drive future progress. SolarEdge developed an intelligent inverter solution that changed the way power is harvested and managed in photovoltaic (PV) systems. The SolarEdge DC optimized inverter seeks to maximize power generation while lowering the cost of energy produced by the PV system. Continuing to advance smart energy, SolarEdge addresses a broad range of energy market segments through its PV, storage, EV charging, batteries, and grid services solutions. Visit us at: solaredge.com

About Wevo Energy

Wevo Energy was founded in 2021 to bring simple, efficient, and cost-effective EV charging to the most energy-demanding environments. Since then, it has developed AI-powered, energy management software capabilities that are already electrifying thousands of parking spaces globally. For more information about Wevo Energy and its EV charging platform, please visit www.wevo.energy.

Barnacle Parking Selects Trevelino/Keller to Build Brand Awareness

April 03, 2024

Barnacle Parking Selects Trevelino/Keller to Build Brand Awareness

Outcome-Focused Firm Selected as PR Partner

ATLANTA, April 03, 2024– —Trevelino/Keller, a nationally ranked growth PR and marketing firm, today announces a new partnership with Barnacle Parking, the producer of The Barnacle®, an intelligent parking enforcement solution with motorist self-release capabilities. Trevelino/Keller will support Barnacle Parking in strategic marketing, brand awareness and earned media efforts.

Barnacle Parking empowers parking operators, business owners, corporate campuses, healthcare organizations and municipalities to redefine and enhance the parking enforcement experience for both enforcers and motorists while visibly driving compliance. The Barnacle® is the modern alternative to outdated practices like booting and towing and leverages technology and data to provide an effective, efficient and fair way to enforce parking requirements.

“Our goal is to work with like-minded partners to make parking enforcement across the country more convenient and fairer to both the parking enforcers and the parking offenders,” states Colin Heffron, chairman of Barnacle Parking. “We partnered with Trevelino/Keller based on their vast experience helping similarly sized brands scale. Together, we can reach new audiences through strategic marketing.”

As a company, Trevelino/Keller brings 20 years of brand reputation, media strategy, digital expertise and creative services to its partnership with Barnacle Parking.

“Barnacle Parking has created a truly innovative concept that is disrupting the parking industry in all the right ways,” shares Genna Keller, Co-CEO at Trevelino/Keller. “They have a winning formula – the right team and technology to grow and scale.”

About Barnacle Parking

Barnacle Parking empowers parking operators, business owners, corporate campuses, healthcare organizations and municipalities to redefine and enhance the parking enforcement experience for both enforcers and motorists while visibly driving compliance. The Barnacle®, an intelligent parking enforcement solution, provides real-time resolution for motorists.

For more information, visit www.barnacleparking.com.

About Trevelino/Keller

Trevelino/Keller is a Growth PR+Mkt firm focused on building, launching and scaling B2C and B2B companies. It leans into public relations, growth marketing and creative studios to develop measurable programming that leads to outcome-driven goals. Its Creative Studios delivers brand identity, graphic design, web services and dynamic content. Headquartered in Atlanta, the firm holds the distinction of having the industry’s best talent retention, is the 2022 third fastest growing and ranks second in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.trevelinokeller.com.

TripShot Launches FlexRide, a New Transportation Solution for Campuses and Communities

April 02, 2024

TripShot Launches FlexRide, a New Transportation Solution for Campuses and Communities

FlexRide efficiently pools riders and ensures everyone arrives at their defined destination on time

SAN JOSE, Calif. April 2, 2024 – TripShot, an industry-leading transportation management solution for companies, universities and hospitals, has announced its latest feature, FlexRide.

TripShot’s FlexRide is an innovative new transit SaaS solution that automatically creates dynamic routes by factoring in user-requested pickup/drop-off locations and predetermined stops and times. For example, riders can submit a next-day pick-up request at their home, be dropped off at a pre-determined stop and arrive on time for their daily commitments. TripShot aggregates all similar requests, creates a dynamic route and notifies riders of their scheduled pickup time. The reverse can happen for commutes home.

FlexRide supports higher vehicle utilization and lower deadhead times for vehicle fleets. By pooling riders along a dynamic route, operators enjoy more efficient vehicle assignments and optimized scheduling. Adding FlexRide to TripShot can significantly improve rider convenience, allowing them to customize their transportation services to meet their unique needs. Since operations began in the Fall of 2023, an early-adopting customer’s average weekly growth rate for completed trips has been 17%. 93% of these trips received a 5-star rating from riders.

“FlexRide is a win-win for administrators, drivers and riders. It’s a revolutionary transit innovation seamlessly tailored to cater to today’s diverse commuters and passengers. Early adopters of FlexRide have found it operationally scalable and responsive while enhancing the rider experience, attracting new riders and ultimately helping employees to arrive ready for a productive day.” said Patrick Le, Co-Founder and General Manager at TripShot.

This new feature results from the company’s strong emphasis on innovation and focus on changing client needs. Initially built for corporate campuses of some of the world’s largest technology companies, TripShot now offers FlexRide as another mode of transportation for future-oriented corporations, universities, medical facilities, and other campuses.

“FlexRide is a paradigm-shifting transit innovation simultaneously prioritizing operational efficiency and rider convenience, ushering in a new era of forward-looking transit options,” added Rob Antoniak, Chief Customer Officer. “This game-changing innovation is a testament to our grit and determination to fulfill our mission to simply and efficiently solve transportation’s most pressing problems while redefining mobility for all.”

About TripShot

TripShot is the mobility operating system built for the future of transportation. TripShot helps public and private sectors who want seamless and connected transit solutions. With its cutting-edge all-in-one operating system, TripShot is the single platform to replace the old complex commuter and fleet management system. Platform solutions include Fixed Route, On Demand, FlexRide, Parking, Reservations, Digital Wallet, CAD/AVL, GTFS-RT and Capacity Management. Please visit TripShot.com to learn more or get in touch.

Media Contact

Danny Drees
216-372-6209
ddrees@tripshot.com

CK CONSULTING ANNOUNCES VICTOR ALISTAR JOINING THE PARTNERSHIP

April 02, 2024

CK CONSULTING ANNOUNCES VICTOR ALISTAR JOINING THE PARTNERSHIP

Today CK Consulting, an independent expert consultancy in parking operations and technology, proudly announces Victor Alistar joining our dynamic team and partner board. With an illustrious track record of driving transformative change and positioning parking operations for sustained growth, Victor brings over 18 years of strategic leadership within the mobility and transportation sectors.

In his new role, Victor will spearhead a pioneering organization dedicated to mobility and transportation consulting services in North America in the public and private sectors. This initiative will encompass areas such as parking policy, pricing, allocation, streamlining facility management and the use of technology solutions. Drawing from his extensive experience, Victor excels in developing business strategies, instilling accountability and optimizing cost structures to drive uplifts in profitability.

Victor holds a B.A. in Management and an MBA from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, and calls California his home. He can be reached at (916) 709 4580 or va@ck.consulting (no dot com!) and welcomes connections at linkedin.com/in/victoraalistar/

Brett Galvin, Chairman of CKC USA LLC added, “We couldn’t be happier to have Victor join this industry leading team of international parking professionals. Victor’s long commitment to ensuring the highest levels of their customers’ success matches perfectly to CKC’s commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for customers and their parkers. As the parking consumers change their behaviour post-COVID and with many new SaaS entrants in the tech space, we will be continually required to provide sound strategic planning and procurement advice to set customers up for long-term performance, in what is an ever more complex and fast changing parking environment.”

About CK Consulting USA

Since 1996, our team of Parking Technologists have been developing and delivering strategies that centre on maximizing the value of the parking assets you currently have. We leverage the right technology, contracting and pricing strategies to do it. Parking technology is changing and there is money to be made and saved right now. We bring the smarts and the sweat to align you with it.

CKC provides teams like yours with independent professional analysis and support for procuring complex Parking Management configurations and associated Technologies. We’re currently providing this for any number of similar organizations right now. We like to get things done, so we slot into your team to help develop the business case, budgets, forecasts, implementation timing and scopes; deliver best in the world specifications and contract arrangements; assist in releasing the request package, prepare your team for the change; negotiate, project manage and deliver a quality assured outcome. In recent engagements CKC has been able to increase operating profits significantly with the redesign of upgrades and get the procurement done in a sort time with ease. www.ck.consulting.

ParkMobile to Bring Mobile Payment Solution to Delaware, Ohio

April 02, 2024

ParkMobile to Bring Mobile Payment Solution to Delaware, Ohio

Residents and visitors will soon be able to reserve their monthly parking pass via the app or website

Delaware, Ohio – April 2, 2024 — ParkMobile, a provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of EasyPark Group, is modernizing the parking permit system in Delaware, Ohio. This month, residents and visitors will be able to reserve their parking monthly pass via the ParkMobile app or web browser. Additionally, drivers will be able to pay for parking at over 300 on-street and off-street parking spaces throughout the town through ParkMobile.

“For over 15 years, ParkMobile has been a trusted mobility management platform for cities across North America. We’re working toward our goal of making cities more livable by enabling cities to better manage their curb space to create improved flow and accessibility,” said David Holler, vice president of sales at ParkMobile. “Through the adoption of our mobile app, Delaware’s residents and visitors will be able to easily reserve their parking permit to enjoy a seamless parking experience.”

ParkMobile is focused on expanding its footprint for users across North America. By providing solutions to create an easier parking experience, ParkMobile makes traveling throughout the country more convenient and streamlined. The smart parking and mobility company currently serves users in Ohio, with availability in Columbus through the ParkColumbus app, and Cleveland.

“We are excited to partner with ParkMobile,” City Manager Tom Homan said. “The technology will provide both residents and visitors with a much-improved parking experience in our city.”

ParkMobile is available for both iPhone and Android devices, and can also be accessed on a mobile web browser. To reserve a parking pass, users must enable location services, and choose the correct location. Then, verify the correct month, license plate number and payment method. The monthly permit will be available under the ‘Activities’ tab on the ParkMobile app. To pay for zone parking via the ParkMobile app or website, users will enter the zone number or scan the QR code found on the signs located within the parking lot, choose the duration of time they wish to park and touch the “start parking” button.

ParkMobile, LLC is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of the global parking tech company, EasyPark Group. With the vision to make cities more livable, EasyPark Group owns and develops the apps EasyPark, ParkMobile, RingGo and Park-line, and operates in over 4,000 cities across more than 20 countries. ParkMobile offers digital solutions to quickly find and pay for on-street and off-street parking via a mobile device. The company also offers parking reservations at stadiums, venues, and metro area garages. ParkMobile’s technology is used in thousands of locations across the U.S., including 8 of the top 10 cities, as well as college campuses and airports. ParkMobile has been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Pacesetter Award list, the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Top Workplaces and won the 2022 Stevie Awards for Best Mobile On-Demand Application. Visit ParkMobile.io or @ParkMobile on Twitter for the latest news and information. For EasyPark Group news, visit easyparkgroup.com.

ParkHub and JustPark Agree to Merge Alongside Strategic Growth Investment from FTV Capital and LLR Partners

March 21, 2024

ParkHub and JustPark Agree to Merge Alongside Strategic Growth Investment from FTV Capital and LLR Partners

Leading US parking solutions provider, ParkHub, and one of the UK’s leading app-based parking platforms, JustPark, agree to merge.
Together, ParkHub and JustPark currently serve more than 20 million drivers and over 500 B2B customers, representing $1 billion+ in booking volume.
Combination of leading parking technology and payments providers creates robust end-to-end platform to serve entire parking ecosystem in North America and the United Kingdom.
This growth acquisition is backed by FTV Capital and existing investor, LLR Partners.

DALLAS and LONDON – March 21, 2024 – ParkHub, a leading North American provider of parking management software and payments solutions, today announced an agreement to combine businesses with JustPark, one of the UK’s leading app-based parking reservations technology and payments platforms. The combination creates a full-service parking software and payments solution for customers across North America and the United Kingdom. As part of this transaction, ParkHub secured a strategic growth investment led by FTV Capital with participation from existing investor LLR Partners.

“After 18 years at the forefront of transforming parking experiences for millions, our merger with ParkHub catapults JustPark to new heights,” said Anthony Eskinazi, founder and CEO of JustPark. “Our dedication to improving the parking experience for drivers continues, and with our cutting-edge technology and unrivalled support, we’re set to revolutionize parking for our customers and partners both here in the UK, and now also in North America.”

ParkHub provides a complete parking technology ecosystem to optimize revenue-driven parking operations, including facilitating payments and delivering real-time business insights for parking operators and venue management companies across North America, serving some of the largest sports and entertainment venues, universities, municipalities and commercial asset holders. JustPark will continue to leverage its technology to facilitate an online marketplace in the UK by matching drivers with available parking spaces and monetizing unused parking capacity. Together, ParkHub and JustPark currently serve more than 20 million drivers and more than 500 B2B customers, representing $1 billion+ in booking volume. JustPark’s Eskinazi will continue to lead the UK business.

“We are excited to invest in JustPark’s vision to provide the world’s best parking experiences and look forward to leveraging the combined company’s capabilities for our marquee customers across North America and the UK,” said Jeff Shanahan, CEO at ParkHub. “Having successfully worked with FTV in the past, I’m confident that their track record and extensive expertise within the vertical software and payments space make them the ultimate value-add partner to complement LLR as we chart this next phase of growth.”

The accelerating transition from cash to digital payments and growing adoption of prepaid parking has precipitated a need for an end-to-end platform that helps high-velocity parking facilities more efficiently manage their parking operations. Adding to this momentum, primary ticketing vendors are increasingly relying on partnerships with prepaid parking providers for on- and off-venue parking to help improve ingress and effectively manage parking reservations. With this acquisition, we believe that ParkHub is well positioned to capitalize on these industry tailwinds by leveraging JustPark’s parking reservations and mobile payments capabilities.

“Both ParkHub and JustPark stand out as category-leading vertical SaaS and payments platforms in their respective markets, and we’re excited to help these two complementary, yet distinct, offerings come together and accelerate growth in the expansive parking software and payments market,” said Kyle Griswold, partner at FTV Capital. “We’re also thrilled for the opportunity to once again partner with both Jeff and LLR. Jeff has been a leader at several successful FTV portfolio companies and has extensive experience growing and scaling vertical software and payments companies.”

“We are thrilled to announce our combination with JustPark, and to partner with Anthony and the entire JustPark team. Together, we will continue to provide our customers and partners with industry leading parking software and payment solutions,” said Ryan Goldenberg, partner at LLR Partners. “In addition, we welcome FTV Capital to ParkHub’s board of directors and look forward to a successful strategic partnership.”

As part of this growth investment, Kyle Griswold and Adam Hallquist, principal at FTV Capital, joined ParkHub’s board of directors.

About ParkHub

ParkHub is the leading integrating software, payments, and data insights provider for the North American market. ParkHub solutions include multiple payment options, real-time operational data, robust performance analytics, dynamic pricing, and is the industry leader in seamless integrations with the nation’s renowned ticketing and parking reservation providers. For more information, visit ParkHub.com.

About JustPark

JustPark, established in 2006, is the UK’s favorite parking app, parking a car every 2 seconds. With 13 million drivers and more than 250,000 spaces – including 50,000 residential spaces and some of the UK’s biggest councils and car parking companies, JustPark markets and monetizes both unused driveways and car park capacity, benefitting drivers and creating revenue for space owners. Their investors include Index Ventures, LocalGlobe, Itochu and 10,000 retail investors via Crowdfunding.

About FTV Capital

FTV Capital is a sector-focused growth equity investment firm that has raised $6.2 billion to invest in high-growth companies offering a range of innovative solutions in three sectors: enterprise technology and services, financial services, and payments and transaction processing. FTV’s experienced team leverages its domain expertise and proven track record in each of these sectors to help motivated management teams accelerate growth. FTV also provides companies with access to its Global Partner Network®, a group of the world’s leading enterprises and executives who have helped FTV portfolio companies for two decades. Founded in 1998, FTV Capital has invested in 140 portfolio companies, including BillingPlatform, EBANX, Kore.ai, LoanPro, Ottimate, ReliaQuest, True Potential and Vagaro, and successfully exited/partially exited companies including CardConnect (acquired by First Data), Enfusion (NYSE: ENFN), Globant (NYSE: GLOB), InvestCloud (recapitalized), RapidRatings (recapitalized), Strata Fund Solutions (acquired by Alter Domus), Vpay (acquired by Optum) and WorldFirst (acquired by Ant Financial). FTV has offices in San Francisco, New York, Connecticut and London. For more information, please visit www.ftvcapital.com and follow the firm on LinkedIn.

About LLR Partners

LLR Partners is a private equity firm investing in technology and healthcare businesses. We collaborate with our portfolio companies to identify and execute on key growth initiatives and help create long-term value. Founded in 1999 and with more than $6 billion raised across seven funds, LLR is a flexible provider of equity capital for growth, recapitalizations and buyouts. Learn more at www.llrpartners.com and follow the firm on LinkedIn.

HONK Brings Contactless Parking Payments to Bend, Oregon

March 20, 2024

HONK Brings Contactless Parking Payments to Bend, Oregon

BEND, OR, March 20, 2024 – HONK, North America’s leading provider of contactless payments for parking, announced today that it has partnered with Bend, Oregon to implement a new software-based contactless parking solution in Bend’s buzzing Downtown. Starting immediately, the contactless service allows residents and visitors to pay for parking through HONK’s mobile app with just a few taps on their smartphone.

“This new partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to making city parking in Bend more accessible and user-friendly,” said HONK Founder and CEO Michael Back. “The initiative will greatly enhance urban mobility.”

HONK’s app is designed for convenience and safety, offering drivers a seamless payment experience. There are built-in options to receive text notifications when parking is set to expire, and to easily extend parking time via mobile. All forms of payment are accepted, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and all major credit cards.

“The City of Bend is proud to embrace HONK’s innovative parking technology, which is already improving the lives of our residents and visitors,” said Tobias Marx, Parking Services Division Manager, Bend, Oregon. “Not only is parking easier for everyone, but our city is becoming increasingly more efficient and connected.”

www.honkmobile.com/press-release/honk-brings-contactless-parking-payments-to-bend-oregon/

TagMaster NA: Elevating Airport Operations with LPR & GTMS at Colorado Springs Airport

March 19, 2024

TagMaster NA: Elevating Airport Operations with LPR & GTMS at Colorado Springs Airport

Tacoma, WA – Industry leader TagMaster North America, Inc. (TMNA), announces the successful implementation of their Ground Transportation Management System (GTMS) software TrackFlow and CT-45 License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras for vehicle identification and management with Colorado Springs Airport (COS). TrackFlow is TMNA’s management software specifically designed for the identification and access control of commercial vehicles and in conjunction with the CT-45 LPR cameras has been a pivotal contribution to maximizing revenue from commercial vehicles and collecting data for COS. This forward thinking initiative marks a significant advancement in airport operations, enhancing efficiency, security and maximizing revenue generation.

Responding to the evolving needs of modern travel, Colorado Springs Airport sought a comprehensive GTMS provider that could streamline operations while maximizing revenue capture from the commercial vehicle’s services, including taxis, shuttle buses, and Limos. With a focus on highly secure vehicle identification using LPR, and real-time data insights, COS chose TagMaster NA to deploy their TrackFlow software and LPR to provide vehicle identification. This collaboration between COS and TMNA shows the dedication to using cutting-edge technologies to embrace the evolving needs of airports, travelers, taxis and data collection.

Key Features of the new solution include monitoring and tracking of vehicles in real time with unique identifiers like license plates ensure compliance with taxi companies and accurate revenue calculation. TMNA’s GTMS solution allows performance metrics, management of vendor’s data, violations monitoring, individual performance evaluation, and fleet data visible to the airport. Ethernet powered field devices and controllers minimize installation complexity and significantly lower the total cost of ownership of the system. Advanced search functionality for license plates, vehicles and companies enables COS to rapidly identify active and inactive vehicles. The automated alerting capabilities for unauthorized vehicle entry and overall system’s health enhance the security and operational efficiency of the airport.

The deployment of TMNA’s CT-45 LPR camera and TrackFlow GTMS software represents a leap forward for Colorado Springs Airport. By leveraging the power of TMNA’s industry leading LPR technology, the airport ensures accurate and reliable vehicle identification mitigating issues associated with the previous solution deployed. With TMNA’s TrackFlow and LPR solutions, COS is poised to set new standards of excellence in airport ground transportation management.

TagMaster North America, Inc. is a leading provider of Intelligent Identification solutions across many different markets and verticals, offering dual technologies including Software Solutions for Airport Ground Transportation Management, long-range Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and License Plate Recognition (LPR). TagMaster NA addresses a wide range of challenges in the parking, rail bound, access, industrial and security industries with 25 years of experience and technical knowledge. The diverse family of hardware and software solutions ensures maximum adaptability and versatility. sales@TagMasterNA.com | P: 866-615-5299

Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is a vital transportation hub serving the Pikes Peak region and beyond. With a commitment to excellence in customer service, safety, and sustainability, COS provides passengers with a seamless travel experience characterized by modern facilities, efficient operations, and a welcoming atmosphere. As the second-largest commercial airport in Colorado, COS plays a significant role in supporting economic growth, tourism, and connectivity in the region. Whether traveling for business or leisure, passengers can rely on COS to deliver exceptional service and convenience every step of the way. For more information, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/.

Elite Parking Solutions Kicks Off 2024 with Franchise Launch

March 18, 2024

Elite Parking Solutions Kicks Off 2024 with Franchise Launch

The company is seeking to partner with like-minded entrepreneurs across the United States to start a professional valet franchise in their area.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN — Elite Parking Solutions, a cutting-edge valet and traffic management company taking customer service to the next level, has just announced its nationwide franchise opportunity.

The company is led by Richard Abbo, Justine Abbo, and Cal Abbo, a father-daughter-son group. Richard Abbo founded the brand in 1988.

“The world of valet is becoming increasingly corporate and impersonal. We have noticed over the past years, as this process took shape, that customers are losing the valuable service that once made valet an honorable industry in favor of cutting costs,” Cal Abbo commented with regard to the company’s decision to franchise. “In addition, valet attendants and supervisors deserve the opportunity to take ownership in this industry. Our team has decades of experience and is well-designed to build small-to-medium-sized valet companies anywhere in the country.”

The company is hoping to give young entrepreneurs a simple-to-operate business that offers low-start up costs and unlimited growth potential. Franchise partners who are awarded the opportunity will work with a diverse client base that includes hospitality hotspots like country clubs, hotels, shopping malls, hospitals, and more. In addition, they will tap into the lucrative field of traffic and parking management, with the ability to earn and execute large contracts, as well as the niche of private events, which is Elite’s specialty.

Elite Parking Solutions begins its estimated investment costs below $50K. All ongoing support, marketing guidance, operational procedures, and training is included with the franchise.

“Elite offers a low-cost alternative to most other franchise opportunities and a way for workers in the industry to tap into decades of successes and failures without having to spend so many years trying it on their own,” stated Cal Abbo. “Also, it’s a flexible way to earn a good income for you or your family while escaping the 9-5 corporate world. Within our system, you can be your own boss, and your success depends on your work ethic and dedication.”

Currently based out of Michigan, Elite Parking Solutions wants to continue expanding in its home state and the Midwest where the leadership team can provide ample support. The team added, however, that Elite Parking is open to finding partners in any territory throughout the U.S.

To learn more about Elite Parking Solutions and to have a conversation with the team, visit www.eliteparkingsolutionsfranchising.com.

About Elite Parking Solutions
Elite Parking Solutions is elevating the valet experience through seamless processes and convenient solutions. The company works with any size event or private function and is also available as a permanent valet. To learn more about Elite Parking Solutions, visit www.eliteparkingsolutions.com. For franchise information, visit www.eliteparkingsolutionsfranchising.com.

Cal Abbo
Elite Parking Solutions
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Parking Industry Media Pioneer, Parking Today, Welcomes New Ownership

March 12, 2024

Parking Industry Media Pioneer, Parking Today,

Welcomes New Ownership

Parking Today Media, the leading parking industry media company, announces a change in ownership. Kevin Uhlenhaker has purchased the company and its related outlets from founder John Van Horn.

Founded by Van Horn in 1996, Parking Today has grown to become the largest parking media company in the industry, with over 14,000 print issues delivered each month plus more than 15,000 unique visits to its digital assets, including Parknews.biz, its parking news aggregator.

“I am pleased and excited to have chosen Kevin as my successor here at Parking Today,” said Van Horn. “He brings fresh perspective, relationships and skills to accelerate Parking Today’s scope and impact. His background in entrepreneurship and parking technology will go far in jumpstarting Parking Today expansion into new offerings and markets.”

“John and his team have created the leading voice of the parking industry and I look forward to working with them to continue Parking Today’s growth with the resources to bring new avenues of spreading parking-focused news both in the US and internationally,” said Uhlenhaker. “I’m excited to build on the robust foundation and strengthen the Parking Today core suite of products for today’s parking professionals. Key to that will be prioritizing the voice of our customers and ensuring we are exceeding their expectations.”

A graduate of Texas Tech’s Rawls College of Business, Uhlenhaker began his career in parking technology at T2 Systems. He was the co-founder and CEO of NuPark, served as the CEO of Omnipark, and most recently was a Senior Vice President at Flash. He brings over two decades of experience in the parking industry. He lives in Austin, Texas.

Prior to founding Parking Today, Van Horn’s tenure has covered both sales and publishing, having led the sales team at a major PARCS company and edited a country weekly newspaper. He will remain involved in the business in a consulting function.

“It’s a testament to John’s commitment to Parking Today to remain as Editor Emeritus, which will help me continue the legacy that has made Parking Today a legend in our industry,” noted Uhlenhaker. “I am thrilled to join Parking Today as CEO and Publisher, and begin working closely with the team and valued customers.”

Contacts:

Kevin Uhlenhaker John Van Horn

kevin@parkingtoday.com jvh@parkingtoday.com

512 786 2886 310 625 5724

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