Press Releases
January 2012
Lone Star Limousine wins “Best of Industry” Transportation, NACE Silicon Valley
January 2012
Jen Jaciw is awarded “Member of Excellence”, Women’s Networking Alliance
October 2011
Lone Star Limousine is selected as Preferred Transportation Vendor for Menlo Park’s Rosewood Resort
June 2011
Lone Star Limousine takes FIRST PLACE for Event Transportation in Mercury News' "Best of Silicon Valley" contest
April 2011
Lone Star Limousine is awarded BEST TRANSPORTATION by the Silicon Valley Concierge Association
March 2011
MTV’s QUIERO MIS QUINCES
Features San Francisco Bay Area Companies
Mountain View Teen is Winner of Music Channel’s Quinceanera Contest
to Which Local Vendors Donated
March 15, 2011 - San Jose, CA – MTV’s QUIERO MIS QUINCES, which aired yesterday on the TR3S network (an MTV owned channel) at 3pm PST, featured products and services provided by a wide variety of SF Bay Area vendors who were asked to donate to the event for 17-year-old Jiselle Guerrero of Mountain View. The teen submitted a video to MTV explaining how she put off her quinceanera because she got pregnant at the age of 14. Jiselle’s inspirational story was chosen over thousands of submissions. She was awarded a fantasy quinceanera so she could have the fresh start for herself and her baby girl, Elena, that she’s dreamed of.
Local companies provided everything from event planning to Jiselle’s dress, a limousine, flowers, photography, the party location, decor and more. They are:
Bella Mia Bride & JLY Designs, Inc. (www.BellaMiaBride.com)
Company owner Jennifer Yu, Chief Bridal Stylist, Bella Mia Bride &
Chief Event Designer, JLY Designs, Inc. donated the designer Quinceanera gown for Jiselle to wear, as well as event coordination, design and day-of management for Jiselle's quinceaneara.
Corinthian Event Center (www.corinthiangrandballroom.com/)
Jennifer Davis, a Private Event Coordinator, helped arrange the venue and the catering for the quinceanera. The Corinthian Event Center, a premier location in Northern California, helps create fantasy events – the type Jiselle dreamed about.
Danny Thomas Party Rentals (www.dannythomaspartyrentals.com)
Shannon Thomas of Danny Thomas Party Rentals donated specialty linens for the guest tables at the reception site.
Jeanine Brown Photo Design (www.jbrownphotography.com)
Jeanine Brown donated all day photography coverage from 12-9pm. Jiselle will receive a CD of the images for her use. Coverage included formal portraits of Jiselle and her family and friends and candid event coverage.
Lone Star Limousine (www.LnStarLimo.com)
Jen Jaciw, owner of Lone Star Limousine, donated a beautiful 12 passenger Lincoln Navigator stretch to transport Jiselle and her family to/from the Quinceanera.
Monina Wright Beauty (www.moninawrightbeauty.com)
Monina Wright Beauty donated on-location hair and make-up services for Jiselle and her daughter Elena so they would look their best.
Three Sisters Custom Flowers & Events (www.ThreeSistersFlowers.com)
Susan Kelly, Owner & Designer of Three Sisters, provided eight cocktail centerpieces in winter white featuring hydrangeas and roses with touches of silver. For the head table they provided silver branches and winter white flowers.
January 2011
Lone Star Limousine receives “Best of the Industry” Transportation Award from the Silicon Valley Chapter of National Association of Catering Executives
August 2010
American Business Women's Association (ABWA) Announces
27th Annual Rising Stars Winners
Jen Jaciw of Lone Star Limousine and Divalicious Productions
to be Honored
August 16, 2010 - Milpitas, CA – The American Business Women's Association announced last week the three women they will be honoring at their annual Rising Star luncheon, including Jen Jaciw, Owner of LONE STAR LIMOUSINE, LLC and DIVALICIOUS PRODUCTIONS™ in Milpitas. This is the 27th year the ABWA has honored women in this fashion.
"I'm genuinely surprised and touched to be honored by such an outstanding organization," said Jen Jaciw, Owner of Lone Star Limousine LLC and Divalicious Productions. "It's wonderful to be recognized for the hard work I've put in to make my businesses successful."
As part of her nomination application, Jaciw cited overcoming major challenges in her life, including painful shyness, to become a happily married wife and successful business owner. Jaciw also noted that Lone Star Limousine has won several awards, been featured in The Wall Street Journal, and has carried quite a few celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey.
A luncheon will be held to recognize the honorees and Ms. Jaciw will be giving a speech at the event being held at Scott's Seafood Restaurant 2 Broadway – Jack London Square, Oakland, CA on Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
June 2010
Lone Star Limousine is named Best Event Transportation in the Mercury News and Best Limousine Service in the Chronicle’s SF Gate 2010 “Best of the Bay” A-list Awards.
May 2010
Excerpt from SAL PIZARRO Mercury News
Posted 5/24/2010
Pizarro: Silicon Valley revs up for 'Sex and the City' sequel
The "Sex and the City" sequel opens Thursday, and Silicon Valley's already excited about it.
If you really want to get your party started early, there's the "Diva & the City 2" networking mixer Wednesday night at the Crowne Plaza hotel in downtown San Jose.
Bliss Connection's Chrystal Bougon and Lone Star Limo's Jen Jaciw hosted DATC, a similar party, when the first movie came out two years ago. This one also promises to have a lot of adult-oriented fun aimed at ladies with drinks, appetizers, a "sexy shoe" fashion show, vendors selling everything from purses to home accessories and even a "fitness" pole demo.
There will be some fundraising, too, to benefit the Support Network for Battered Women. Tickets to the 6 pm event are $30. Get more info at www.DivaliciousProductions.com
spizarro@mercurynews.com
June 2009
Excerpt from SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Printed in The Wall Street Journal, page B5
JUNE 9, 2009
In Recession Specials, Small Firms Revise Pricing
Discounts and Lower-End Offerings Help Lure Cash-Strapped Customers; Vans Complement Limo Service's Town Cars
By DANA MATTIOLI
Some small businesses are overhauling their pricing strategies amid the recession and finding new growth through lower-end offerings and discounts.
 Lone Star Limousine owners Alex and Jen Jaciw, left, added vans to their business after noticing that companies were using limos less often.
Lone Star Limousine, a transportation company based in Palo Alto, Calif., introduced lower-priced options in response to the economy. As companies cut back on spending, Lone Star noticed less-frequent limousine use. That, coupled with executives wary of the image they were sending by traveling in flashy limousines, prompted co-owner Jen Jaciw to take a different approach.
A year and a half ago the company added a van to its fleet of limousines, town cars and high-end sport-utility vehicles. The van, which was less ostentatious, cost less to rent and allowed the company to expand its client base. Ms. Jaciw says as the economy worsened, wedding parties and companies started choosing the van over limos. In March 2009 Lone Star bought another van to keep up with demand. "We established ourselves as a high-end luxury option, but it seemed like the right thing to do so we had a more economical option to offer," she says.
To supplement corporate accounts under pressure, Ms. Jaciw sought partnerships with different kinds of clients. She reached out to hotels, wineries, wedding venues and other businesses that might want to charter the vans. The efforts are paying off. Lone Star's gross is up $20,000 over the first quarter last year and the company hopes to gross $1 million by year end.
Write to Dana Mattioli at
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April 2009
Lone Star Limousine Named “Best Transportation in Silicon Valley”
Silicon Valley Concierge Association Bestows Prestigious Award;
Company Receives New Hotel Contract
Monday, April 27, 2009, Milpitas, CA – Lone Star Limousine today announced they were named, “Best Transportation Silicon Valley 2009,” by the Silicon Valley Concierge Association. The award is quite prestigious as those who voted for the nominees were select members of the hospitality industry including hotel staff, tour guides, travel agents and meeting/event planners.
“We’re thrilled to receive such an esteemed award,” said Jen Jaciw, Co-Owner of Lone Star Limousine. “Our staff has worked so hard, and it’s great to see it paying off, especially when we’re being recognized by others in the industry.”
Lone Star provides an array of services throughout the Bay Area including VIP airport transfers, first class wedding service, private sightseeing tours, special event charters, corporate employee shuttles and convention shuttle service.
This year’s revered award follows last year’s honor of being named, “Best Limousine Service,” by the SF Gate 2008 “Best of the Bay” A-List Awards. SF Gate is the online presence of the San Francisco Chronicle.
In addition to the recent award recognition, Lone Star Limousine also entered into a long-term contract with their fifth Silicon Valley-based hotel this week. Beginning immediately, Lone Star will provide transportation service to the hotel guests of the Sunnyvale Sheraton on a daily basis. Lone Star currently serves the Westin and Sheraton in Palo Alto, the Cypress in Cupertino and Toll House in Los Gatos.
February 2009
The Mens Wearhouse chooses Lone Star to provide transportation for their annual incentive program. Approximately 3,000 attendees are transported from Bay Area airports to and from Santa Cruz during the six week program.
September 2008
Lone Star wins First Place in the Chronicle’s SF Gate 2008 “Best of the Bay” A List awards
http://baylist.sfgate.com/winners/baylist-est/1688/weddings/limousine
Lone Star also places in Top 3 in Metro’s 2008 “Best of Silicon Valley” contest this same month.
June 2008
Jennifer Jaciw is a finalist for the 2008 Business Matchmaker award. eWomen Network announced Jennifer’s nomination in May.
http://www.femtorawards.org/2008_BusinessMatchmakerFinalists.html
Lone Star Limousine carries Oprah Winfrey, Stedman Graham and Gayle King during Stanford visit this month. LSL’s fleet was very busy Fathers Day weekend transporting the group celebrating Ms King’s daughter’s graduation. Ms Winfrey presented the commencement speech on Sunday.
Lone Star Limousine transfers Andy Garcia and Cineson to and from their performance at the Fox Theatre. LSL worked with the production team to ensure band members made it between the airport and the concert safely and on time.
Lone Star Limousine begins employee shuttle contract with Blue Coat Systems. Transportation between Sunnyvale and Cupertino locations is provided from 8am to 6pm daily.
May 2008
Lone Star Limousine announces fleet expansion. LSL’s new vehicles include 2008 Lincoln Navigator Stretch and 2006 GMC Passenger Van. Pictures can be viewed here http://www.lonestartransportation.com/our_fleet.htm
Jen Jaciw’s Diva & The City event makes the Mercury News.
Excerpt from Pizarro: 'Sex and the City' spurs ticket tizzy
By Sal Pizarro
Mercury News
Article Launched: 05/30/2008 01:34:10 AM PDT
The ladies of "Sex and the City" have arrived on the big screen, and Thursday's midnight opening had Silicon Valley women selling out movie theaters and planning the ultimate Girls Night Out. "It's the chick Super Bowl," said Kristy Rogers, the managing director of eWomen Network in San Jose.
I ran into Rogers at Diva and the City, a networking mixer held Wednesday night at the swanktastic Domain Hotel in Sunnyvale. Organizers Chrystal Bougon, Jen Jaciw and Julie Adiutori sure had the right theme, with dozens of SATC fans sipping cosmos, checking out a shoe fashion show and taking photos with their girlfriends. Of course, the stars of the night - Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda - were there, too, as episodes from the show were playing in the background.
February 2008
Microsoft renews Lone Star Limousine as Preferred Transportation Vendor for third year. LSL continues to provide Microsoft execs with airport transportation, campus shuttles, and corporate outing transportation.
January 2008
Lone Star Limousine announces its new entertainment division, Divalicious Productions. Divalicious Productions offers custom Ladies Night Out events. Perfect for any celebration. http://www.divaliciousproductions.com/
July 2007
Jennifer Jaciw comes on board full-time with Lone Star Limousine. Jen brings over 20 years of experience in the transportation industry as she joins forces with her husband, Alex Jaciw, founder of the company.
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