Schomp and Denver Active 20-30 Raise $2 Million in 2016
Chris Bigger, MBA
Director, Aviation Business Development - Americas @ MedAire | MBA, New Business Development
By Chris Bigger - Manager, Strategic Partnerships
2016 was a year of growth for our organization. Expansion across state and brand lines brought us into uncharted waters, ushering in a new era of processes and innovation. Throughout it all, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to our partners and the community.
2015: Schomp and Denver Active 20-30 raised over $1 million for local charities
2016: Schomp and Denver Active 20-30 raised over $2 million.
Together we fought childhood cancer, registered bone marrow donors, enhanced the lives of at-risk youths, provided clothing, meals, and sundries for families in need, and helped countless pets find their "forever" homes.
Through donations, events, sponsorships and more, we’ve catalyzed a support network that extends well beyond our doorstep.
Thank you all for being a part of our family. We’re so proud, and are honored to have you on board for this unbelievable ride into another fundraising year.
Best Regards,
Chris Bigger
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Sneak Peek Event: The All-New BMW 5 Series
On Wednesday, February 15 from 5:30-8pm, be among the first in Colorado to experience the all-new 2017 BMW 5 Series sedan. Throughout the evening, Schomp will indulge your senses with tastings from Del Frisco's Steakhouse, plus beer, wine, and scotch from local distributors. 2016 and 2017 5 Series models will be on display in our showroom, as well, for your review.
What: 2017 BMW 5 Series Sneak Peek Event
When: Wednesday, February 15, 2016 from 5:30-8pm
Where: Schomp BMW - 1190 Plum Valley Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Sprinter Charges Ahead
Source: Businessfleet.com, January 2017 issue - by Jack Roberts
"It’s hard to believe the first Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans debuted in North America almost 20 years ago. The move was considered a bold one: At the time, Daimler’s Freightliner division was beginning to make its opening bid to dominate the North American trucking industry, and needed a medium-duty vocational van offering to round out its product portfolio.
European Heritage
The inner values of the Sprinter were always apparent in terms of an agile and responsive driving experience, combined with excellent payload capabilities, combined with the ability to stand up inside the van — especially in high-roof versions, according to Mathias Geisen, general manager of Marketing and Product Management for Mercedes-Benz USA.
"Due to narrow medieval streets in Europe, a narrower design was needed, and this ends up making for a more efficient package that also works in North America for narrow alleys and overall tight conditions on a construction site or in an urban delivery scenario," Geisen said. "When combined with load-adaptive electronic stability (ESP), the higher stance remains stable on the road, greatly minimizing chances for tip-overs or spinouts."
Modern Benefits
Geisen said Daimler was able to leverage its electronic capabilities across its entire vehicle portfolio to give Sprinter additional advantages over older American van designs.
"The addition of ESP is one example," Geisen noted, "because it greatly reduces the chances of tipping and slip-outs. Keep in mind that Sprinter is equipped with load-adaptive ESP, meaning as the loads change on a daily and hourly basis, the van adjusts its stance and suspension and yaw parameters to ensure that it stays shiny side up and driving safely."
When combined with Sprinter’s sophisticated direct steering, Geisen said the van proves to be a "great" daily driver that reduces fatigue and increases effectiveness, for both a local in-town tradesman/woman and long-haul courier and delivery services.
Another feature wasn’t exactly "new." But, in a medium-duty market dominated by V-8 gasoline engines, the Sprinter’s economical diesel engine was a definite departure from American vans — one that proved to be timely as fuel prices began to climb over the next few years.
"Having more efficient diesel engines — especially with a responsive 7-speed transmission in the base four-cylinder version — has done well for us in terms of courier services and also city driving due to a responsive driving experience as well as fuel efficiency," Geisen noted. "Fleets today are choosing ergonomics and modern driveability combined with a very sturdy package that can deliver lots of payload with Sprinter."
