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Broadway Automotive gets the Ford Motor Co. 2017 President’s Award

Leah Weycker

Congratulations to the award winning Military Avenue Broadway Auto!

Whether it’s a big truck that you may have needed this winter, or a hot convertable that you will want this spring, the Military Avenue Broadway Auto has a huge selection to choose from. 

Broadway Ford of Green Bay Earns National Award from Ford Motor Co.

Green Bay, Wis., April 12, 2018 – Broadway Ford is among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln dealerships to be recognized with the 2017 President’s Award by Ford Motor Company. The prestigious award honors dealerships that have excelled in automotive service and sales in 2017, by providing exceptional customer service and satisfaction.

“Earning this award is a reflection of our entire staff’s commitment to delivering the best customer experience possible” says Michael Cuene, managing partner, Broadway Automotive. “Our team couldn’t be more proud to receive this recognition, especially since it comes from the people we value most – our customers.”

Broadway Automotive has earned the President’s Awards from Ford Motor Company eight times within the last ten years.

The President’s Award was established in 1998. Dealers become eligible through survey responses from customers related to their sales and service satisfaction.

“In order to achieve the President’s Award, dealers must exceed customer expectations every day in every department.  The pursuit of excellence requires passion, tenacity and hard work.  This prestigious award salutes those top-performing Ford and Lincoln dealerships that embrace these philosophies, achieving among the highest levels of customer satisfaction – in both sales and service – in automotive retailing,” said Mark LaNeve, vice president, Ford Motor Company.

 

 

 

About Broadway Ford

Broadway Ford is a part of Broadway Automotive, a family owned and operated dealership group serving Northeastern Wisconsin since 1916. With over 400 employees, Broadway operates two dealership locations in Green Bay, Wisconsin: 1010 S. Military Avenue and 2700 Ashland Avenue, including automotive sales, maintenance, auto body, and parts. For more information, visit: www.BroadwayAutomotive.com.

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 202,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, visit: www.corporate.ford.com.

 

For more information, contact Dana Kohlbeck, Broadway Automotive 920-499-3131

dana.kohlbeck@broadwayautomotive.com

Earth Day Clean up on Military Avenue

Leah Weycker

To Celebrate Earth Day – clean up Military Avenue!

This longggg winter has left a lot of surprizes under the snow. Help us to clean up the Military Avenue area. Meet in the back parking lot of BMO Harris and two groups will start in different directions. Meet back at the parking lot at 11:30 for a snack and leave by noon.

BMO Harris parking lot at 10:30 AM  – Let’s try for April 25th… with just a bit of snow left.

 

Supplies and a treat will be provided.
Coordinated by Military Avenue Business District

MilitaryAve.org For more information call Leah @ 920.544.9503 Director@military ave.org

New Owner of Liberty Tax

Leah Weycker

Welcome to the new owner of Liberty Tax in the Beacon Center. 

You won’t see Lisa Willi or her daughters doing other community things for a while since this is the busy season for taxes. As a new owner of Liberty Tax 609 S Military Avenue, just behind Starbucks, she is knee deep in taxes.  Other than this time of the year, they all participate in numerous community volunteer opportunities, including helping out at our Market on Military.

You will, however, see a familiar face jaming and playing air guitar on the busiest corner in Green Bay, West Mason and Military Avenue. He has been doing this for years and loves it. Lisa lets him and others hop into the store to warm up whenever they need it.

Lisa may look familiar as she worked at Liberty Tax for many years and is a long time Green Bay resident with her husband, two daughters and a son. They, and her dad, all helped her at the grand opening in January of this year.

“I love taxes,” said Lisa. That is a rare statement but true for her. You can contact Lisa at Liberty Tax at 920-405-9801.

New business on Military Avenue

Leah Weycker
Coming soon!
QTea Premium Tea House  
The Sense Spa + Wellness Center
Quan is expanding your ability to relax.  This brand new interior promises to be soothing, comfortable and top of the line in everything. Group and private settings will accomodate your needs.
Watch as the zen atmosphere unfolds on Military Avenue.
This space at 124 S Military will transform into a peaceful, zen-style space for women and men.

Tax Changes 2018

Leah Weycker

The new Tax Reform Laws will change how your business does it taxes for 2018 and how you and your employees track and claim your expenses.

After attending a morning seminar hosted by our auditor, Schenck, I wanted to outline a few business takeaways I think will affect you most today. As complicated and unclear as the changes are, this may be a year for you to seek advice from the professionals. By the way… We have a few tax prep places right here on Military Avenue.

*Starting Jan. 1, 2018, the deductions for meals and entertainment is pretty much gone. This pocket guide from Schenck outlines the few exceptions that are still deductible. Schenck’s Travel and Entertainment Deductions Pocket Guide You can also see their website at Schenck.com for more info.

The corporate tax rate is down to 21% from 37%. Good news for you! There is a difference between the benefits for C corporations vs S corporations but I cannot begin to explain it. IRA distribution direct to charity is allowed for those 70.5 or older and e-filing for all businesses has been made easier.

On the individual side, a person will no longer be able to accept or claim moving expenses without including it as income, except for active duty military personnel. No alimony deduction can be claimed either. Other provisions in education costs for 529 plans were expanded as well as doubling the allowed estate and gift tax.

In each scenario that Schenck presented, people and businesses would reduce their taxes except in the case of an individual owning lots of property since the property tax deduction is cut. (This would be an uncommon case.) Because the overall tax brackets changed and the standard deduction doubled, individuals will most likely not itemize their deductions at all and still benefit from taking the increased standard deduction.

That said, most all of these changes are set to change again, or expire and go back to where we were in 2017 in a few years. Stay tuned. The State of Wisconsin taxes will outline changes soon, due to the federal changes.

I don’t claim to be any expert and that is my take on the tax situation. Leah Weycker, Executive Director of Military Avenue, Inc.

Free Social Media Series

Leah Weycker

Join us for a free, Social Media Series to help your business! 

Wednesday’s from 8 AM to 8:45 AM

Casual coffee, treat, and training for you and your business with Delrae Bennett, Time Counts and other guest presenters.
All level learners are welcome. RSVP’s are helpful. Attend one, some or all.

At our office – 425 S Military Avenue enter by State Farm
Director@MilitaryAve.org or 920.544.9503

 

February 21 – Social Media Roll-Out Plan #militaryave

March 7 – Platforms to Use

March 21 – Facebook and Instagram Set-up

April 4 – Videos and Other Type Posts for Success

April 18 – Twitter and YouTube Considerations

And more. What do you want to learn?

Naniot’s Auto Service for sale, Bob’s retiring

Leah Weycker

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.

January 24 at 12:27pm

** FOR SALE **
Auto Service Garage for Sale. Bob Naniots Service has been operating for 40 years, Incredible history of great service. Business is not in trouble, Bob simply wants to retire.
Incredible location and profitable business for over 30 years. Located off Military and W. Mason, one of the busiest corners in the city with a traffic count of over 36,000 cars daily. This shop has 4 service bays, (3) 10′ doors and (1) 12′ door. 2 electric and 2 in ground car lifts. All lifts, tools, and equipment included. True turn key operation.
Feel free to contact me about this opportunity or any other commercial real estate needs, Ed Rudd Keller Williams Realty, Green Bay, WI. 920-6fivefive-2602

In The News

Leah Weycker

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.

 

THE Best Off-Price Retailers

Leah Weycker

Military Avenue has THE best off-price retailers!

Shopping on Military Avenue saves you more green by hunting at the best selection of off-price retailers, all located within a 5 minute drive or nice walk.

As much as we LOVE getting a deal, we also love:

  • loads of free parking,
  • the convenience of many shops in the area,
  • quick food options to fit in your shopping day,
  • daily discounted prices

Here is a list and Facebook page links for them.

TJ Maxx and Home Goods, Tuesday Mornings, Ross Dress for Less, Big Lots, Burlington, Great Army Navy Surplus,

Liberty Tax Grand Opening Party

Leah Weycker

Grand Opening Invite

Click above for your
Grand Opening Party invite to Liberty Tax Service!

Just in time for you to complete your 2017 taxes, new franchise owner, Lisa Willi, wants to meet you and treat you to hors d’oeuvres and sparkling refreshments.

You can even get your picture taken with Lady Liberty!

Friday, January 12th, 2018
3 PM to 6 PM
609 S Military Avenue in the Beacon Center
920-405-9801

Lisa has worked at this Liberty Tax location and recently purchased the franchise. She loves to do taxes… really. Come to see what she has to tell you about 2017 taxes and get help sorting out how the new tax laws will affect you.

Lisa and her daughter volunteered for the Market on Military this past summer and she is committed to this neighborhood.

For Friday, January 12th, we will just celebrate her new business, take information, or make an appointment for later. It’s all about the Grand Opening celebration for Friday!!

WELCOME to Military Avenue Lisa and staff!