Dealership celebrates with community

Times Editor

 

Bryon Smith Ford celebrated their facility grand opening in style on Nov. 24 with their official ribbon cutting ceremony.

Led by local dignitaries and officials from the parent Ford company, the dealership hosted a huge party to commemorate the grand opening.

According to Ford Western Region General Manager, E.G. (Gerald) Wood, the new facility symbolizes what the parent company envisioned for all of its dealerships.

“The idea is to get a more consistent look no matter what community you go into – that is really what the millennium design is all about,” said Wood. “When I drive into these communities, when the new store is completed and you see (a) picture from six months ago, then you really, truly (see the) wow.

“When you see it in its real form, it truly is a proud moment for us.”

According to owner Bryon Smith, the new dealership creates a bond that can be shared with the community and the workers.

“I’m very proud to be a Ford dealer and to be in the community of Strathmore,” said Smith. “We have a state-of-the-art facility that is pretty special … we’re all about doing things right. Our training is first class, the expectation of our staff is first class. It’s all about creating customers for life – it’s about ensuring that our clients get the greatest value for the dollars they spend.”