Economy Auto Sales Awarded Joe Krieper Indiana Quality Dealer of the Year Award

George and Della Mammarella

Economy Auto Sales of Knox received the prestigious Joe Krier Quality Dealer of the Year award for 2012 from the Indiana Independent Automobile Dealers Association, and owner George Mammarella said he was proud to receive it. The award was presented to Mammarella in September at Ironwood Golf Club in Fishers at the association’s 25th Anniversary Golf Tournament and Awards Day.

The Quality Dealer of the Year is chosen based on several attributes: the dealership must not only be consumer-oriented, but also have a record of good business decisions based on honesty and integrity. On top of that, the dealership must represent themselves as a civic leader within the community, and Economy Auto Sales not only meets those requirements, but embodies them.

Mammarella said he truly believes in helping the community, because without the community’s support, he would not be where he is today.

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Local Business Helps To Raise Funds For Starke Co. Food Pantry

Community Services of Starke County
Community Services of Starke County

The Starke County Food Pantry is in need of donations and a local business is helping in the effort.

Economy Auto Sales is donating $30 for each car sold in the month of September to the Starke County Food Pantry. In addition, owner George Mammarella will match any individual customer donations, either cash or food, up to $1,000.

Community Services of Starke County Executive Director Joan Haugh said that the shelves are bare and they are in need of peanut butter, canned items, vegetables, fruits, pancake mixes, soups and a variety of other necessity items. If you need more information, call 772-7070.

Starke County Food Bank Gets Donation from Economy Auto Sales

George Mammarella and Joan Haugh

George Mammarella from Economy Auto Sales in Knox presented Community Services of Starke County Executive Director, Joan Haugh, with a donation of $1,200 for the Food Bank. As part of Economy Auto’s September customer appreciation month, George and Della Mammarella pledged a $30 donation for each vehicle financed during the month. 40 vehicles qualified for the donation.