Press Release - December 2016
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Crown Automotive Group Among Top 10 ‘Favorite Auto Dealers’ in Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Best in the Biz Awards 2016
The automotive group has been a proud part of the Tampa Bay business community for more than 40 years.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA-- Crown Automotive Group is proud to announce that it was included in the Top 10 Favorite Auto Dealers as voted by readers in the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Best In The Biz 2016 Awards!
Each year, the Tampa Bay Business Journal hosts its Best In The Biz Readers’ Choice awards, aimed at recognizing local businesses that best serve members of the local community.
In September, readers of the Tampa Bay Business Journal were asked to nominate their favorite businesses across 50 different categories, ranging from dining and business services to transportation and more. Once nominations were gathered and vetted, voting was open to the readers in October, and the winners were announced in November.
“It’s such an honor to be thought of by consumers in the Tampa Bay area as one of the best dealerships and dealer groups,” said Jim Myers, President of Crown Automotive Group. “We strive to ensure that every single person who visits a Crown dealership receives unparalleled service and the utmost respect, and being included on the Business Journal’s list is incredibly rewarding.”
The top 10 winners for each category were revealed in a special Readers’ Choice reception held on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Shula’s No Name Lounge at the Westshore Grand. The winners were also featured in the November 11 weekly edition of the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
To learn more about Crown Automotive Group and its proud involvement within the local Tampa Bay business community, visit CrownCars.com.
Capital Eurocars and the Tallahassee Community Teamed Up to Support Feeding Children Everywhere
The Capital group of dealerships hosted a volunteer opportunity on Saturday, December 3, and along with 250 volunteers, packaged more than 51,000 meals for Feeding Children Everywhere.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA-- Capital Eurocars is proud to announce that the volunteer opportunity held at the dealership on Saturday, December 3 to benefit Feeding Children Everywhere was a rousing success.
On December 3, the employees and families of Capital Eurocars invited those throughout the Tallahassee community to assist with packaging meals for Feeding Children Everywhere, an organization dedicated to fighting childhood hunger in America.
More than 250 volunteers attended the event, and more than 51,000 meals were packaged. All meals were donated to America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend in Tallahassee. In total, the Crown Automotive Group, of which Capital Eurocars is a part, has packaged and donated more than 435,000 meals for their local communities.
Many prominent and influential community members attended the event, including Mayor Andrew Gillum, the Florida State University Women’s Softball Team, the Omega Lamplighters, and the 100 Black Men Association.
“We’re incredibly proud of the results of this event,” said Crawford Atkins, General Manager of Capital Eurocars. “I feel humbled and honored to have been able to provide an opportunity for so many community members to come together for this worthy cause. Childhood hunger is a tragic reality, and we’re so thankful to those who attended to help us do our part.”
In addition to packaging meals for the hungry, Capital Eurocars made a donation to Feeding Children Everywhere on behalf of every customer who purchased a vehicle leading up to December 3, and provided opportunities for customers to make their own donations while in the Capital Eurocars showroom or service center.
To learn more about Capital Eurocars, the Capital group of dealerships or Crown Automotive Group, visit CrownCars.com. To learn more about Feeding Children Everywhere, visit FeedingChildrenEverywhere.com, and to learn more about America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend, visit FightingHunger.org.
Crown Automotive Group Is the Preferred Partner of the Tampa Bay Lightning
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA-- Crown Automotive Group is proud to announce its new partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa's premier NHL team.
As part of this new partnership, Crown Automotive Group's name will be displayed prominently throughout Amalie Arena, in the team's social media, as well during television and radio broadcasts. Crown Automotive Group is also the sponsor of Dave Andreychuk's "Keys to the Game".
Recently, ESPN announced their 2016 Ultimate Standings among all sports leagues, including the NHL, MLB, NFL and NBA. The Tampa Bay Lightning came in first place out of 122 franchises, and the team continues to grow in popularity both within the community and across the country.
"The Tampa Bay Lightning are such an exciting part of our local sports community, and we're proud to be involved with such a dynamic and successful team," said Jim Myers, President of Crown Automotive Group. "We look forward to a long and effective partnership with the franchise."
To learn more about Crown Automotive Group, its partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning, or its involvement within the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay communities, visit CrownCars.com.
Crown Automotive Group Is a Founding Funder of St. Petersburg's Economic Development Corporation
The Economic Development Corporation was created to further the goal of creating and maintaining jobs within St. Petersburg’s thriving business community, and Crown Automotive Group is proud to be involved.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA-- Crown Automotive Group is proud to announce that it is among the founding funders of the all-new St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC), an organization dedicated to growing jobs in St. Petersburg.
More than two years ago, the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, City of St. Petersburg and community partners adopted a strategic plan entitled “Grow Smarter.” This plan outlined six major themes of focus for the city in order to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the years to come.
The EDC is intended to help retain, grow and attract key business sectors in order to further that economic growth.
“We have a long history of involvement within the St. Petersburg business community, and are committed to helping it continue to grow and thrive,” said Jim Myers, President of Crown Automotive Group. “By helping fund the EDC, we’ll have the unique opportunity to work with city and Chamber of Commerce to ensure that St. Petersburg presents its distinct advantage and opportunities to attract and grow business.”
In early November, the founding funders and creators of the EDC met for an inaugural meeting. All attending the meeting were given a hand-made “St. Pete” sign from Calusa Press Co., based in St. Petersburg.
To learn more about Crown Automotive Group and its continued involvement within the St. Petersburg community, please visit CrownCars.com.
