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Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Community Impact of a Single Dealership
From SaveBenMynattChevy.com
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac has been a vital part of the Cabarrus County community since 1976.
Charitable Contributions
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac and the Mynatt family have contributed more than $1 million to local charities.
Ben Mynatt was named Citizen of the Year by the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2000.
Leaders from Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac have served on the boards of numerous nonprofit groups including:
Cabarrus Meals on Wheels
Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County
The Salvation Army
Concord and Cabarrus Rotary Clubs
United Way of Central Carolinas
Foundation for the Carolinas
Since 2002, the Ben Mynatt Children’s Foundation has donated more than $300,000 to charitable organizations throughout Cabarrus County, including:
The Academic Learning Center
The Arc of Cabarrus County
The Toy Store (Christmas toys)
The Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County Education Foundation
Cabarrus Safe Kids
Communities in Schools of Cabarrus County
Cox Mill Elementary Class Special Needs Children
Hispanic Learning Center
Kannapolis City Schools Special Needs Children
Piedmont Development Residential Center
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
The Salvation Army Empty Stocking Fund
Special Olympics
Wings of Eagles Ranch
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac has held an annual community breakfast on Christmas Eve for the past 34 years.
Economic Impact
The loss of Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac would directly affect almost 70 jobs in Cabarrus County. It would also have an indirect effect on other local businesses, including insurance agents, automotive supply stores and banks.
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac provides hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue to the county each year through property tax and sales tax revenues. The cities of Concord and Kannapolis, the town of Harrisburg, and other Cabarrus County groups inlcudling local schools would have to turn to other local dealerships for vehicles, parts and service.
The absence of charitable contributions from Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac would deeply impact dozens of local charities and their ability to serve those in need.
Vehicle sales are expected to rebound in 2010. However, if Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac is forced to close, more of those sales will go to dealers outside Cabarrus County.
Dealership employees also participate in other events each year, including the walk for Juvenile Diabetes.
Track Record of Success
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac has sold more than 30,000 cars since 1987.
Ben Mynatt earned a lifetime achievement award from the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association.
CEO Cyndie Mynatt has been praised by General Motors for her work and has been named a Leader of Distinction by the corporation. She has also been named a Business Leader by the Charlotte Business Journal.
General Motors expects sales to climb this year, particularly in the Chevrolet division with the launch of its new electric car model, the Volt.
Better Options for Car Buyers
Having more dealerships creates more competition and more choices for the consumer. Some may turn to other brands without having convenient access to a GM dealer.
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac is the largest Chevrolet dealer in Cabarrus County as well as the only Cadillac dealer within a 20-mile radius.
The employees of Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac are familiar faces to our friends and customers. We have 12 employees who have been with the dealership for more than 10 years, and 22 who have worked there for five or more years. Comptroller Lynn Steen and CEO Cyndie Mynatt each have more than 25 years of experience at Ben Mynatt dealerships
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac has been a vital part of the Cabarrus County community since 1976.
Charitable Contributions
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac and the Mynatt family have contributed more than $1 million to local charities.
Ben Mynatt was named Citizen of the Year by the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2000.
Leaders from Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac have served on the boards of numerous nonprofit groups including:
Cabarrus Meals on Wheels
Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County
The Salvation Army
Concord and Cabarrus Rotary Clubs
United Way of Central Carolinas
Foundation for the Carolinas
Since 2002, the Ben Mynatt Children’s Foundation has donated more than $300,000 to charitable organizations throughout Cabarrus County, including:
The Academic Learning Center
The Arc of Cabarrus County
The Toy Store (Christmas toys)
The Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County Education Foundation
Cabarrus Safe Kids
Communities in Schools of Cabarrus County
Cox Mill Elementary Class Special Needs Children
Hispanic Learning Center
Kannapolis City Schools Special Needs Children
Piedmont Development Residential Center
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
The Salvation Army Empty Stocking Fund
Special Olympics
Wings of Eagles Ranch
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac has held an annual community breakfast on Christmas Eve for the past 34 years.
Economic Impact
The loss of Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac would directly affect almost 70 jobs in Cabarrus County. It would also have an indirect effect on other local businesses, including insurance agents, automotive supply stores and banks.
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac provides hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue to the county each year through property tax and sales tax revenues. The cities of Concord and Kannapolis, the town of Harrisburg, and other Cabarrus County groups inlcudling local schools would have to turn to other local dealerships for vehicles, parts and service.
The absence of charitable contributions from Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac would deeply impact dozens of local charities and their ability to serve those in need.
Vehicle sales are expected to rebound in 2010. However, if Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac is forced to close, more of those sales will go to dealers outside Cabarrus County.
Dealership employees also participate in other events each year, including the walk for Juvenile Diabetes.
Track Record of Success
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac has sold more than 30,000 cars since 1987.
Ben Mynatt earned a lifetime achievement award from the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association.
CEO Cyndie Mynatt has been praised by General Motors for her work and has been named a Leader of Distinction by the corporation. She has also been named a Business Leader by the Charlotte Business Journal.
General Motors expects sales to climb this year, particularly in the Chevrolet division with the launch of its new electric car model, the Volt.
Better Options for Car Buyers
Having more dealerships creates more competition and more choices for the consumer. Some may turn to other brands without having convenient access to a GM dealer.
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac is the largest Chevrolet dealer in Cabarrus County as well as the only Cadillac dealer within a 20-mile radius.
The employees of Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac are familiar faces to our friends and customers. We have 12 employees who have been with the dealership for more than 10 years, and 22 who have worked there for five or more years. Comptroller Lynn Steen and CEO Cyndie Mynatt each have more than 25 years of experience at Ben Mynatt dealerships
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet
From SaveBenMynattChevy.com
Our History
The old Ben Mynatt Chevrolet dealership at its grand opening in 1976
The story of Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac is a true American success story. Since 1976, the Mynatt family has built a legacy of service to Cabarrus County, and their record of loyalty to Chevrolet and General Motors spans over five decades.
Ben Mynatt grew up in Maryville, Tennessee, as one of seven children. Watching his father sell trucks during the Depression to support his family, Ben learned the value of an honest day’s work and the importance of selfless service – lessons that would later guide him as a business and community leader.
His lifelong relationship with Chevrolet and General Motors began in 1955. Still in college and newly married, he took a part-time job selling cars for Beaty Chevrolet in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ben’s natural ability as a salesman quickly earned him a promotion to truck manager, and he helped Beaty to become the region’s leader in truck sales.
In 1967, he and his wife Grace moved with longtime friend and coworker Marvin Everett to Hickory, North Carolina, where Ben became general manager of a store that consistently ranked near the top of all Chevrolet dealerships in the state. Winning sales contests was almost always inevitable both for the dealer and the management team.
Ben and Grace Mynatt share a moment together.
Through it all, Ben aspired to have his own General Motors dealership. For 14 years, he and Grace scrimped and saved, carefully tucking away every spare dollar. In 1976, the Art Thomas Chevrolet dealership in Concord, North Carolina, became available, and the Mynatts seized the opportunity to realize their dream.
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet opened in the summer of that year. Sales grew, and Ben developed a reputation for going out of his way to satisfy customers, even when it wasn’t best for his bottom line. This customer-driven approach fueled the success of the dealership, which relocated to its current location on U.S. 29 in 1986.
Over the years, Ben Mynatt consistently ranked high among the top Chevrolet dealers in North Carolina. In addition, Ben and the dealership received numerous accolades, including the Time Magazine North Carolina Quality Dealer Award in 1994 and the North Carolina Automobile Dealer Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000.
Ben also took his place as a prominent member of the business community in Concord, applying the same tenacity and determination to bettering his local community as to building his dealership. He led many civic groups and boards, serving 18 years on the advisory board for The Salvation Army, 17 years on the board of the Cabarrus County Boys & Girls Club, 11 years on the Board of Visitors for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and eight years as the vice president of the Board of Trustees for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. In recognition of his dedication to giving back to the community that helped his business grow, Ben Mynatt was named Citizen of the Year in 2000 by the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Dale Earnhardt signs autographs at the current location in 1988.
Grace Mynatt has also made a mark in the local community, serving as chair of the Cabarrus Board of Education, the founding chairperson of Communities in Schools in Cabarrus County, the first chairperson of the Cabarrus Arts Council and, currently, a member of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners.
Of the many lives Ben Mynatt touched before his untimely passing in 2001, there is perhaps no one who better reflects his lasting impact more than his daughter Cyndie. Cyndie Mynatt began her professional career working at the Mint Museum in Charlotte in 1979, but after the birth of her son, she started considering a new direction. Ben Mynatt offered his daughter a job in charge of rental cars at the dealership in 1985, and she has steadily worked her way up through the ranks since then. Over the years, she learned about new cars, used cars, parts and service, quickly becoming a company leader in her own right.
Current CEO Cyndie Mynatt maintains the family principles
Now the CEO of Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac, Cyndie Mynatt has served as the chairman of the North Carolina Auto Dealers Association and has maintained her father’s commitment to the community. She heads or is actively involved in more than a dozen foundations, board of directors and civic groups, including the United Way of Central Carolinas. Cyndie Mynatt has been recognized as a Time Magazine Quality Dealer and steadfastly upholds the Mynatt reputation for honesty, fairness and service – a reputation founded more than 50 years ago in a small town in Tennessee.
Our History
The old Ben Mynatt Chevrolet dealership at its grand opening in 1976
The story of Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac is a true American success story. Since 1976, the Mynatt family has built a legacy of service to Cabarrus County, and their record of loyalty to Chevrolet and General Motors spans over five decades.
Ben Mynatt grew up in Maryville, Tennessee, as one of seven children. Watching his father sell trucks during the Depression to support his family, Ben learned the value of an honest day’s work and the importance of selfless service – lessons that would later guide him as a business and community leader.
His lifelong relationship with Chevrolet and General Motors began in 1955. Still in college and newly married, he took a part-time job selling cars for Beaty Chevrolet in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ben’s natural ability as a salesman quickly earned him a promotion to truck manager, and he helped Beaty to become the region’s leader in truck sales.
In 1967, he and his wife Grace moved with longtime friend and coworker Marvin Everett to Hickory, North Carolina, where Ben became general manager of a store that consistently ranked near the top of all Chevrolet dealerships in the state. Winning sales contests was almost always inevitable both for the dealer and the management team.
Ben and Grace Mynatt share a moment together.
Through it all, Ben aspired to have his own General Motors dealership. For 14 years, he and Grace scrimped and saved, carefully tucking away every spare dollar. In 1976, the Art Thomas Chevrolet dealership in Concord, North Carolina, became available, and the Mynatts seized the opportunity to realize their dream.
Ben Mynatt Chevrolet opened in the summer of that year. Sales grew, and Ben developed a reputation for going out of his way to satisfy customers, even when it wasn’t best for his bottom line. This customer-driven approach fueled the success of the dealership, which relocated to its current location on U.S. 29 in 1986.
Over the years, Ben Mynatt consistently ranked high among the top Chevrolet dealers in North Carolina. In addition, Ben and the dealership received numerous accolades, including the Time Magazine North Carolina Quality Dealer Award in 1994 and the North Carolina Automobile Dealer Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000.
Ben also took his place as a prominent member of the business community in Concord, applying the same tenacity and determination to bettering his local community as to building his dealership. He led many civic groups and boards, serving 18 years on the advisory board for The Salvation Army, 17 years on the board of the Cabarrus County Boys & Girls Club, 11 years on the Board of Visitors for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and eight years as the vice president of the Board of Trustees for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. In recognition of his dedication to giving back to the community that helped his business grow, Ben Mynatt was named Citizen of the Year in 2000 by the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Dale Earnhardt signs autographs at the current location in 1988.
Grace Mynatt has also made a mark in the local community, serving as chair of the Cabarrus Board of Education, the founding chairperson of Communities in Schools in Cabarrus County, the first chairperson of the Cabarrus Arts Council and, currently, a member of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners.
Of the many lives Ben Mynatt touched before his untimely passing in 2001, there is perhaps no one who better reflects his lasting impact more than his daughter Cyndie. Cyndie Mynatt began her professional career working at the Mint Museum in Charlotte in 1979, but after the birth of her son, she started considering a new direction. Ben Mynatt offered his daughter a job in charge of rental cars at the dealership in 1985, and she has steadily worked her way up through the ranks since then. Over the years, she learned about new cars, used cars, parts and service, quickly becoming a company leader in her own right.
Current CEO Cyndie Mynatt maintains the family principles
Now the CEO of Ben Mynatt Chevrolet Cadillac, Cyndie Mynatt has served as the chairman of the North Carolina Auto Dealers Association and has maintained her father’s commitment to the community. She heads or is actively involved in more than a dozen foundations, board of directors and civic groups, including the United Way of Central Carolinas. Cyndie Mynatt has been recognized as a Time Magazine Quality Dealer and steadfastly upholds the Mynatt reputation for honesty, fairness and service – a reputation founded more than 50 years ago in a small town in Tennessee.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Rogue Dreams
When I went to sleep last night I never expected to wake up in a strange place. “Sometimes you need to expect the unexpected.” I had heard that a million times from my old next door neighbor. He was vibrant and lived the wild life. Always going on mountain treks, long hikes in the woods, and four wheeling through the mud. That just wasn’t me. I was more of a family guy and new on the scene. He was a Nissan Xterra, me, a Nissan Rogue. I did everything from carrying groceries to babies. I loved my life and families loved me! But, he was yellow and cool and went surfing and climbed mountains. I told him I could do those things, too. Even though I hadn’t I knew I could and hoped to one day.
Anyway, he left here about 2 weeks ago for the winter. I really missed his stories. He told the best true life stories you ever heard. He had done so many things in his long life and I was just beginning. I hoped to do so many of those things, too, but knew the rogue was made for a different life. I hoped to see the ocean, forests, and mountains. I dreamed that someday I would drive to these things and finally see what he was talking about. Maybe one day, someday soon.
First things first, I had to be sold. None of those dreams can be achieved by sitting at a dealership, you know. You need a buyer to take you in. I imagined I would have a nice family with some kids, a nice house with some trees, and definitely a garage. I wanted to see the snow, but I didn’t want to live in it! I envisioned myself growing old with my new owner. I wanted to be reliable, serviced regularly, and last a long time. To actually be part of a family’s everyday life was really the goal for a nissan rogue. Now here I sat on a new lot in a row of cars all like me.
My new neighbor was silver, just like me, only slightly larger. She was a Nissan Murano and I hoped we could become friends. I hoped she has some great stories of the wilderness or of families. Maybe some exciting road trips or things she had seen. Most of all I just hoped she stayed around long enough to tell them to me. So again here I sit waiting to be sold, waiting for a buyer, waiting for a family to take me home. Waiting for someone, maybe you.
Anyway, he left here about 2 weeks ago for the winter. I really missed his stories. He told the best true life stories you ever heard. He had done so many things in his long life and I was just beginning. I hoped to do so many of those things, too, but knew the rogue was made for a different life. I hoped to see the ocean, forests, and mountains. I dreamed that someday I would drive to these things and finally see what he was talking about. Maybe one day, someday soon.
First things first, I had to be sold. None of those dreams can be achieved by sitting at a dealership, you know. You need a buyer to take you in. I imagined I would have a nice family with some kids, a nice house with some trees, and definitely a garage. I wanted to see the snow, but I didn’t want to live in it! I envisioned myself growing old with my new owner. I wanted to be reliable, serviced regularly, and last a long time. To actually be part of a family’s everyday life was really the goal for a nissan rogue. Now here I sat on a new lot in a row of cars all like me.
My new neighbor was silver, just like me, only slightly larger. She was a Nissan Murano and I hoped we could become friends. I hoped she has some great stories of the wilderness or of families. Maybe some exciting road trips or things she had seen. Most of all I just hoped she stayed around long enough to tell them to me. So again here I sit waiting to be sold, waiting for a buyer, waiting for a family to take me home. Waiting for someone, maybe you.
Nissan Juke Coming to America
Today at a pre-Chicago Auto Show event, Nissan confirmed what we've been hearing for the last month: the funky Juke will jive its way to America this fall. The small crossover was inspired by the Qazana concept, and the production version promises to share a number of that vehicle's unique styling features.We'll get our first official glimpse of the new Juke at the Geneva Motor Show next month, and that debut will be followed up later in the month when the Juke gets its North American introduction at the New York Auto Show. Nissan says the Juke will offer "a sporty crossover alternative to traditional small hatchback vehicles," which we can only assume to be competing models such as the Kia Soul and Scion xB. We hope that the Juke will also try to outdo those vehicles in fuel economy, but Nissan hasn't said word one about the Juke's miles per gallon possibilities. The Japanese automaker also tells us that the car's center console was inspired by a motorcycle tank. We never knew we wanted a gas tank-shaped center console until now, but Nissan officially has our interest piqued with that little tidbit.
PRESS RELEASE
Nissan Juke Crossover Confirmed for U.S. MarketNissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today confirmed that an all-new small crossover SUV, the Nissan Juke, will join the Nissan lineup in the United States in fall 2010. The European version of the dramatically styled Juke will be revealed to the media on February 10th and makes its global public premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The North American version of Juke is scheduled to debut at the New York Auto Show in late March.The compact Juke, which was inspired by the Nissan Qazana concept car, was designed and developed to give customers a sporty crossover alternative to traditional small hatchback vehicles. In North America, Juke will join a strong tradition of Nissan crossovers -- including the popular Nissan Murano and Rogue -- in providing both dynamic style and an exhilarating driving experience.The new Juke is highlighted by a highly distinctive design, which includes a robust stance, high waistline, complex curves, coupe-like profile and aggressive wheels and tires. The bold interior design features a wide center console that takes its inspiration from a motorcycle fuel tank. More information and photography will be available soon.About Nissan North AmericaIn North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.infinitiusa.com.
PRESS RELEASE
Nissan Juke Crossover Confirmed for U.S. MarketNissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today confirmed that an all-new small crossover SUV, the Nissan Juke, will join the Nissan lineup in the United States in fall 2010. The European version of the dramatically styled Juke will be revealed to the media on February 10th and makes its global public premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The North American version of Juke is scheduled to debut at the New York Auto Show in late March.The compact Juke, which was inspired by the Nissan Qazana concept car, was designed and developed to give customers a sporty crossover alternative to traditional small hatchback vehicles. In North America, Juke will join a strong tradition of Nissan crossovers -- including the popular Nissan Murano and Rogue -- in providing both dynamic style and an exhilarating driving experience.The new Juke is highlighted by a highly distinctive design, which includes a robust stance, high waistline, complex curves, coupe-like profile and aggressive wheels and tires. The bold interior design features a wide center console that takes its inspiration from a motorcycle fuel tank. More information and photography will be available soon.About Nissan North AmericaIn North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.infinitiusa.com.
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