Affiliations

Blue Whale EV and Critical Peake Services (CPS) are sister companies, operating under shared ownership and co-located at the same facility. CPS serves as the exclusive electrical service provider for all Blue Whale EV projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, ensuring the highest quality service and an exceptional customer experience.

This courtesy notice is provided to clarify any potential confusion you may have on-site if you see CPS-branded trucks or team members in the field.

APARTMENT & OFFICE BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON (AOBA)

www.aoba-metro.org

Founded in 1974, the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) is the leading membership organization representing commercial office building and multi-family residential real estate in the Washington, D.C. area.

With seven lobbyists and two utility lawyers on staff, AOBA’s non-partisan government affairs activities in D.C., Maryland and Virginia provide members with substantial savings in utilities, property taxes and other regulatory fees– savings that enhance value to owners, tenants and residents.

Throughout the year, AOBA hosts signature events that offer opportunities for members to connect with peers, recognize excellence through industry awards, and give back to our community. To support our programs and gain visibility for your firm, consider becoming a sponsor or advertiser.

BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL (BOMA)

www.boma.org

Founded in 1907, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is a federation of U.S. local associations and global affiliates. The leading trade association for commercial real estate professionals for more than 100 years, it represents the owners, managers, service providers and other property professionals of all commercial building types, including office, industrial, medical, corporate and mixed-use. BOMA International is the partner individuals in the commercial real estate industry choose to maximize value for their careers, organizations and assets. Its mission is to advance a vibrant commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence and knowledge.

The BWI Business Partnership, Inc.

https://bwipartner.org

Founded in 1985, The BWI Business Partnership is an award-winning organization in the Central Maryland Region comprised of a diverse group of nearly 200 local and regional businesses; government agencies; educational and healthcare institutions; non-profits; hotels, tourism agencies and elected officials.

These members have come together to promote and strive towards a thriving regional economy and workforce while supporting the transportation efforts necessary for the growth of each. Uniquely, we encompass members from both the public and private sector, working together for common solutions to regional issues.

The Partnership brings cohesion to the business community in the region, creating a framework to address challenges, especially around the rapidly growing economic generators of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, the Arundel Mills commercial and entertainment district, and the Fort Meade/NSA campus.

We actively support advancements in transportation, growth at BWI Marshall Airport, key regional roadway improvements, and enhancements to state and local transit systems in order to improve accessibility to employment centers in the region. We also provide services in the form of grant-funded local shuttles, facilitating rideshare and vanpool opportunities, and commuter assistance programs.

Charge Ahead Partnership

www.chargeaheadpartnership.com

Charge Ahead Partnership is a coalition of businesses, associations and individuals that share the common goal of developing a charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) across the United States. From environmentalists and consumer advocates to those in the EV charging business or hope to get into that business, this is the place for you.

We believe the most efficient and economical way to develop a national charging network is through a competitive, market-based approach that removes barriers to purchasing electric vehicles and meets the needs of today’s drivers.

Our goal is to ensure that the development and expansion of the EV charging network is efficient, effective and fair to consumers. We want to expand the number charging stations across the county, but it matters how we do it and who pays for it.

KENTUCKY AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (KADA)

www.kyada.com

The Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association (KADA) is a trade association representing Kentucky’s new and used car dealers. Formed in 1938, KADA is dedicated to providing the highest quality sercie to Kentucky’s dealers. KADA is her to protect the interests of dealerships thorughout the state within the Kentucky General Assembly and state regulatory agencies.

MARYLAND AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION

www.mdauto.org

MADA is a 100 year old trade association representing the business and educational interests of the franchised car, truck, motorcycle, RV and power sport dealers across the state of Maryland. MADA represents approximately 300 dealership rooftops and their 40,000 employees. Primarily, MADA is the government relations leader for the dealer industry in Annapolis at the state level. However, MADA also advocates for dealer interests at the Federal and local levels using years of relationship development with key elected officials. MADA provides educational resources for members and networking events to unite dealer members with dealer industry related associate members.

Maryland Tourism Coalition

https://mdtourism.org/

For over 50 years, the Maryland Tourism Coalition has represented and united varied segments of tour and travel, bringing together the entire industry to enhance business growth and to promote the development of Maryland
Maryland Tourism Coalition strives to create the most productive statewide tourism climate possible. We promote business, offer professional development activities, and enhance our economic impact for the benefit of all Marylanders.

Maryland Tourism Coalition works on behalf of its members to affect positive change and defend the industry. Through direct advocacy, Tourism Day and educational sessions, our members inform and engage elected officials. Diversity is our strength, unity is our power.

THE PENNSYLVANIA AUTOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION (PAA)

www.paa.org

PAA represents nearly 1,000 new car and truck dealers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It also provides its members with: Legislative Advocacy, PAA news Bulletins, Title Services, Insurance, Training, Partnership Program, an Online Store, and much more.

In the past decade, PA has made enormous strides in strengthening Pennsylvania’s laws to protect dealers from unfair trade practices. In addition to advocacy on behalf of dealers in the legislature, with regulators, and with manufacturers, the second key component of PAA is dealers joining together to obtain economies of scale in the purchasing of products, services, and education. PAA reviews titlework before it is delivered to PennDOT and assists with all PennDOT documents. Finally, PAA Insurance Agency is a full service broker, offering insurance options to PAA members.

VIRGINIA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA)

www.vada.com

As champions for Virginia’s franchised automobile and truck dealers, we advocate for a regulatory environment that supports fair competition and enhances consumer safety. We raise the profile of both our members and association, leading to meaningful partnerships that support sustained economic prosperity.

Four Components of the VADA Mission

To use its collective power to proactively preserve, protect and enhance the:

  1. Economic life of its members;
  2. Relationships of its members;
  3. Image of its members; and
  4. Economic life, relationships and imaged of the Association itself.

WEST VIRGINIA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (WVADA)

www.wvcar.com

The mission of the West Virginia Automobile Dealers Association is to encourage sound business policies, facilitate the exchange of ideas among our members, foster progressive legislation, discourage destructive, retrogressive legislation, cooperate with the other motor vehicle trade associations, and promote the confidence, respect and good fellowship among all of those directly or indirectly engaged in the motor vehicle industry.

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