For Immediate Release
Larry H. Miller Lexus Spokane Announces Grand Opening Celebration
SPOKANE, Wash. (October 14, 2015) – The multimillion-dollar reconstruction of Larry H. Miller Dealerships three downtown Spokane stores will reach a milestone this month with the October 27 grand opening of a state-of-the-art Lexus store in a new location at 1030 W. 3rd Avenue. Larry H. Miller Lexus Spokane announced today its schedule to commemorate the grand opening celebration.
“The Lexus store was designed with the customer and community in mind. The new facility provides the ultimate customer experience with an enhanced customer care lounge and a larger service department,” said Bob McLean, general manager, Larry H. Miller Lexus Spokane.
The sleek Lexus facility was designed to complement the urban context of downtown with red brick, warm stone accents and a two-story glass entry. In addition, the existing historic building (the former International Harvester Company truck showroom) was carefully restored to its original design, reflecting the deep-rooted history of this downtown location, which has been dedicated to car sales and service for nearly a century.
“We are dedicated to being good community partners and are proud to be able to contribute to the Spokane economy,” said Dean Fitzpatrick, president, Larry H. Miller Dealerships. “We value our employees, customers and community and look forward to doing our part to help revitalize this downtown area.”
The grand opening will be held Tuesday, October 27 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. and will feature an open house, where customers may tour the facility, enjoy entertainment and hors d’oeuvres. Spokane Mayor David A. Condon will be in attendance, as well as representatives from Lexus and the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies. The event is open to the public with members of the community invited to join the celebration.
The LHM Lexus Spokane run of show is as follows:
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Open house activities, including hors d’oeuvres and facility tours
1:30 p.m. Emcee William Zuppe welcomes guests
1:35 p.m. Flag Ceremony
1:40 p.m. Bob McLean, general manager, Larry H. Miller Lexus Spokane
1:45 p.m. Mayor David A. Condon, City of Spokane
1:50 p.m. Jeff Bracken, group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
2:00 p.m. Dean Fitzpatrick, president, Larry H. Miller Dealerships
2:05 p.m. Gail Miller, owner, Larry H. Miller Group of Companies
2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Ribbon cutting ceremony
The group’s Toyota and Honda stores are also undergoing construction over the next year to include the newest features such as larger customer waiting lounges, additional service bays and energy-efficient technology. The auto campus where the three dealerships are located will feature tree-lined streets and added crosswalks enabling street crossings at Jefferson Street and 2nd Avenue and Jefferson Street and 3rd Avenue.
Larry H. Miller Dealerships is dedicated to giving back to the community of Spokane. Since June, the group has donated $25,000 to various nonprofit organizations in Spokane including Camp Stix, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Wishing Star Foundation and Safety Net, in addition to participating in a Day of Service at the Women & Children’s Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen. Funds for Larry H. Miller Charities, the charitable arm of the dealership group, are generated in large part through employee contributions.
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About Larry H. Miller Dealerships
Larry H. Miller Dealerships operates 20 different automotive brands under 54 dealership locations in seven western states, and employs more than 200 individuals in Spokane.
Larry H. Miller Dealerships has a strong legacy of giving back in communities where it does business. Through its charitable organization, Larry H. Miller Charities, more than $60,000 has been donated to qualified nonprofit organizations throughout Spokane since 2011.
For more information about Larry H. Miller Dealerships, please visit www.lhmauto.com.
Media Contact:
Sara Waldman, Director of Communications
Larry H. Miller Dealerships
