Since 1987, Bob Naniot has operated Naniot’s Auto Service on Military Avenue but that is not his first rodeo here.

Bob worked on Military Avenue since he was just 14 years old, selling produce for Harry Wery’s Florida Fruit Market on the corner of Military Avenue and Velp. He worked at 5 different businesses over his career, all on Military Avenue. McDonalds, Zepher Gas Station, Ed Piche’s Amaco, and then he opened his own service station.

After 41 years of service, Bob is retiring and selling his well respected business. I, for one, was fortunate enough to have my check-engine light go off after troubleshooting at several other service stations with no luck.

“Keeping up with today’s technology is a challenge, but I think that keeps this business more stimulating.” said Bob, when I asked him how he adjusted to the computers in vehicles today.  His positive attitude has kept him and his long time employees busy having fun. They know most of the regular customers by name and will be great assets for anyone interested in purchasing this company.

Bob and his wife plan to travel from coast to coast and border to border and spend a lot of time up north. We wish them the best!

Below is the listing by Keller Williams Commercial, Ed Rudd.

KW Commercial Real Estate added 2 new photos.

As we start our 4th year of the Business Improvement District, the Green Bay Press Gazette’s Jeff Bollier sat down with us at Starbucks to discuss what we hoped to see this coming year, 2018. Here is a link to that article.

With the announcement of Sears closing, the gap in our business center will force a big change since the long time anchor’s opening in the late 1960’s. The Sears property and the Green Bay Plaza were under separate ownership. New owners purchased both parcels in December.

Erinn Taylor, from WFRV Channel 5, talked with us at the office. Her and the cameraman also went around the district and chatted with Dan at Chili John’s a GB Plaza customer. Here is a link.

We would love to hear ideas from you about what you want to see in this area. The new owners of the Plaza area are open to working with local, and not just corporate businesses. Military Avenue has always been a great district to start a business and let it grow and expand. Some of our great first’s are H.J. Martin and Son’s and Shopko. Both have grown to become large employers in the region and retain their presence on Military Avenue.

You can find an available property Google Map on our website that lists rental and for-sale property. We are home to a diverse and unique mix of retail, office, and restaurants. On Military Avenue, you can shop the best off-price retail stores and find the best all-day breakfast places in town.

Events are one way for us to drive traffic here and discover our area. Currently we host a very accessible summer farmers market and Music on Military event in the fall. What events would you want to attend? We like to work with the neighborhood associations and rely on volunteers to staff our events.

If you would like to share your ideas with us, we would be happy to hear them! You can contact Leah at 920-544-9503 or Director@militaryave.org.