The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Arkansas’s first exclusive Jeep showroom at Scott Wood Chrysler Dodge Jeep + Ram.
“This is another milestone for Wood Family Dealerships,” said Scott Wood in a release from the chamber. “Jeep is an iconic brand and an important part of our product portfolio.”
“We are super excited to be part of the opening of the new jeep showroom,” said BACC Chief Operating Officer Jamie Rayford. “It’s amazing to see a long-standing business in our community continue modernizing what they do.”
The showroom, designed “…for those who already love the iconic brand and those exploring Jeep for the first time, is the first of its kind in Arkansas,” the chamber said.
“In 1942, Jeep got its start as a tool for war. Since then, Jeep has grown to have ten models available,” said General Manager Phil Brissey. “We are excited to open this new showroom and celebrate this excellent brand.”
According to the chamber, the new Jeep sales offices feature a mural of the White River and glass Jeep grill walls. Visitors can browse a timeline depicting Jeep’s history and relax in the new, modern customer lounge. The all-new Jeep Grand Wagoneer, the Jeep Gladiator, and other Jeep accessories and apparel are also on display and available for purchase.
“We are so thankful for our friends and customers for sustaining our business. For over 82 years, the Wood Family Dealerships have strived to fulfill our promises of honesty, fairness, and trust,” said Wood.
Ambassadors in attendance included: Amanda Bledsoe (Network of Community Options), Jessie Cargill (UAMS North Central), Kyle Christopher (State Farm), Amanda Dickey (Block Insurance), Genafer Foree (Goodwill), Tammy Foster (First Community Bank), Brittney Harris (Independence Off Road), Lindy Hopper (First Community Bank), Dana Millikin (White River Now), Courteney Muse (Southern Bank), Sarah Perkins (The Property Shoppe), BJ Slaughter (Wood Family Dealerships), and Carmen Waugh (Centennial Bank).
BAAC COO Jamie Rayford
Image of Scott Wood provided by BAAC, all other images by Gena Tate
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