Press
Mears Global Marks First Anniversary
July 2012
Mears Global today celebrated its first year as a leading provider of luxury chauffeured services to a diverse clientele across the globe. With an uncompromising commitment to customer service and vast technology network, Mears Global is poised for unprecedented growth in the luxury travel market.
Paul Mears III to Chair 2012 Walk for Babies in Downtown Orlando
January 2012
Paul Mears III will Chair the 2012 March of Dimes Walk for Babies in Downtown Orlando on April 28th. For several years, Mears Transportation has fielded a team of walkers, raising tens of thousands of dollars to support programs in Central Florida that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. Funds also go towards research to find answers to the problems that threaten babies.
Mears Inducted into the Give Kids the World “Hall of Heroes” – Announces Nearly $200,000 Donated to Give Kids the World in 2011
December 2011
For 25 years, Mears Transportation has donated transportation to any family wishing to utilize our services from the airport and between area theme parks while staying at the Give Kids the World Village. In 2011, Mears was awarded the honor of being inducted into the “Hall of Heroes” at the village in recognition of the company’s unwavering support for the past 25 years, including nearly $200,000 in donated services in 2011 alone.
Give Kids the World Appoints Mears Executive to Board of Directors
August 2011
Shannon Gravitte, Vice President of Government & Community Affairs, was appointed to the Board of Directors for Give Kids the World. Give Kids the World is a non-profit organization that exists to fulfill the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the world to experience a memorable, cost-free visit to the Central Florida attractions, and to enjoy the magic of Give Kids the World Village for as long as there is a need. Over 112,000 children have had their dream come true at Give Kids the World.
Mears Executive Appointed by Orlando Mayor to Oversight Board for Performing Arts Center
March 2011
Roger Chapin, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for Mears Transportation, was recently appointed by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer as one of seven members to the Orlando Community Construction Committee (OCCC). The OCCC is responsible for oversight and construction of Orlando’s new $376 million Dr. Phillip’s Performing Arts Center.
Paul Mears, III Elected “Chairman Elect” of Visit Orlando
January 2011
Paul Mears III, President of Mears Transportation Group and Hello Florida, Inc. was recently elected “Chairman Elect” of Visit Orlando. His two year term as Chairman will be in 2013/14. With a budget of nearly $50 million, Visit Orlando is the only officially recognized sales and marketing organization for the Orlando and Orange County area. The organization is dedicated to promoting the area as the world’s greatest vacation and convention/meeting destination and provides unbiased information to travelers on all aspects of the destination.
