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Once again, as a result of the generosity of our employees, a bonus of two additional vacation days were included. The winners were Rich Lockard and Dave Gomez.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners. Each contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference. Remember to “Live United!”
It’s the season of giving and Bianchi Honda has done just that. In keeping up with our tradition of giving back to our community, Bianchi Honda employees contributed more than $20,000 to the United Way for the 2014-15 campaign!
We believe in United Way’s cause of “Advancing the Common Good.” Life could be better for all if more people in need had access to “Education, Income Stability, and Healthy Lifestyles.”
To show our appreciation for employees who participated this year, we held a prize drawing. The winners of $10 gas cards are Josh Porreco, Leslie McDougall, and Ted Rau. Sarah Lybrook, Chad Williams, and Bill Donor won Honda hats. Vlad Petrosyan, Gerald Susal, and Gerry Long all won oil and filter changes. Our flashlight winners include David Mays, Serge Gidenko, and Lindsey Scutella. The travel mug winners are John Jewell, Mike Nedreski, and Athena May. Finally, Becky Chadwick won our grand prize of one paid vacation day.
The annual Erie Auto Show, presented by the Erie Automobile Dealers Association of Erie County and produced by Erie Promotions and Expos, Inc., will be held at the Bayfront Convention Center January 29-February 1, 2015. The four-day event will give auto enthusiasts the chance to see and shop for the latest models all under one roof.
Twenty-five dealers, including Bianchi Honda, will display a large variety of new domestic and imported cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. There will also be antique and muscle cars on display, as well as motorcycles, financial institutions, and auto accessory vendors.
Tickets to the Erie Auto Show will be $5 at the door. $1 off coupons are available at seven convenient Erie Federal Credit Union locations. The event will be open to the public during the following dates and hours: Thursday and Friday, Jan. 29 and 30, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 30:, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
January 9 (Friday)
Lewis Black 2015 Tour
Lewis Black, Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian, is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today.
Where: Warner Theatre - 8:00 p.m.
January 11 (Sunday)
Elvis Lives
Elvis Lives is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis' life. Featuring finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises' worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, audiences will love this phenomenal theatrical concert experience.
Where: Warner Theatre - 7:30 p.m.
January 24 (Saturday)
Erie Philharmonic Concert
The Erie Philharmonic presents “Dinnerstein Plays Beethoven.”
Where: Warner Theatre - 8:00 p.m.
January 27 (Tuesday)
The Australian Bee Gees Show
Together for more than 17 years, The Australian Bee Gees Show has mastered the look, sound and personality of the adored trio, while cementing their reputation as the world’s leading Bee Gees show.
Where: Warner Theatre - 7:30 p.m.
If you would like to tell us about your experience, email hondasvc@bianchihonda.com or mail to 8430 Peach St., Erie, PA 16509.
Q. Which Honda is your favorite and why?
A. The CR-V is my favorite because it is very versatile, has great fuel economy, looks and rides great, and retains its value.
Q. What’s your favorite vacation spot and why?
A. I have two favorite locations—Vail, Colorado and Virginia Beach, Virginia. I have a daughter living in Vail and a son living in Virginia Beach. I try to get to both locations each year.
Q. What’s your favorite Erie Restaurant? What do you order?
A. Texas Roadhouse is my favorite, and I order steak of course!
We recently sat down with Tom and learned a little about him.
Q. Tell us a little about yourself.
A. I was born and raised in Virginia. I moved to Erie in 2005. While I was in Virginia, I worked as a gas man for Nascar for eight years and built ambulances with my father.
Q. What do you enjoy most about your position at Bianchi Honda? What are your current duties?
A. I enjoy the people the most — both employees and customers. I am the Prep Department Manager, and I have a wide range of duties, from receiving new cars off the delivery trucks to overseeing the detailing of the cars for delivery. I also oversee the Auto Butler reapply program to prepare cars for delivery, the showroom, our lots, and our customers.
Q. How long have you been working at Bianchi Honda or in the automobile business?
A. I’ve worked at Bianchi Honda for almost ten years, but I have been around cars and trucks my whole life.
The new museum, which will open this month, pays tribute to Honda’s unique tradition and highlights products and significant milestones in the history of Honda in North America. A vision to dream big is evident throughout the museum, exemplified by the visible evolution of the motorcycles, automobiles and power equipment on display. In addition, the space honors groundbreaking new Honda technologies such as a replica of the humanoid robot ASIMO and the HondaJet, which will begin customer deliveries in 2015
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In addition to the Honda museum, the building is home to a new Technical Development Center, which is focused on advancing the skills of Honda engineers, equipment service technicians, and production associates involved in auto production at Honda plants in Ohio and throughout North America. This will help prepare Honda and its associates for the 21st century of manufacturing where success will be defined by the successful interaction between associates and advanced technology.
According to Tom Shoupe, chief operating officer and executive vice president of Honda of America Mfg. Inc., the Technical Development Center is significant as Honda’s North American operations take on an even greater role in the development and production of global Honda models.
The Technical Development Center, supported with a grant from JobsOhio, features five dedicated classrooms and includes robotic manufacturing cells designed to give technicians more hands-on experience. The curriculum provides instruction in basic fundamentals such as fluid power, maintenance math and frequency drives as well as advanced training for specialized areas, such as die molds and machining.
Excerpts and photos from www.ohio.honda.com
The Honda Heritage Center in Marysville officially opened its doors today, offering the world a glimpse of the innovative history and growth the company has achieved in Ohio and North America during the past 55 years.
“The new Honda Heritage Center is a collection of Honda dreams in the form of products that are responsible for millions of customer relationships,” said Takuji Yamada, chief operating officer of Honda’s North American regional operations. “The great variety of products on display – including powersports, power equipment and automobiles, as well as aviation and robotics – together with the major milestones highlighted, tell the stories of Honda associates in Ohio and from throughout North America.”
Ohio Gov. John Kasich joined Honda officials and state and local community leaders to celebrate the opening of the new $35 million, 160,000-square-foot facility, which includes a museum, Technical Development Center and office space for Honda North America.
“For last year's words belong to last year's language
And next year's words await another voice.”
― T.S. Eliot
Ingredients:
8 oz. cream cheese
4 Tbsp olive oil
8 Tbsp Basil Pesto
1 medium tomato, chopped
Italian cheese blend, shredded
Crackers
Directions:
Place cream cheese block in baking dish.
Drizzle olive oil on top.
Spread basil pesto on top.
Add chopped tomatoes and Italian cheese.
Bake at 350 until soft and melted, about 15 minutes.
Serve with crackers.