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CMA's Chevy Store Supports Local Little League

 
CMA's Colonial Chevrolet has been a Sponsor of the Central Chesterfield Little League for many years now. Our Associates are proud to support the children, families, players and coaches of this fine organization.

Seen here are: Randy Westfall - Sponsor Coordinator for the League; Jay Burchell, our Chevy GM, and fellow owners of CMA's Colonial Chevrolet presenting the sponsorship check for $1000. Many of the League families did test drives to earn additional funds…
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Diane Lawson Celebrates 35 Years with CMA

 

Congratulations to Diane Lawson on celebrating 35 years with CMA!

Diane’s CMA career started in 1984 at our AutoRent location on Route 29 in Charlottesville. She did accounting, checked the cars and customers in and out, and basically anything else that was needed. We started selling cars and trucks off that lot, and soon opened “Truck City” next door. Diane moved over there to do deal work and help our GM, John McGraw.

While Truck City was booming, CMA acquired the Pontiac Cadillac Nissan dealership on Main Street…
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Kids & Car Safety


Effective July 1, 2019, children are required by Virginia law to be in a rear-facing car seat until at least age two. Keep them rear-facing for as long as they fit the height and weight limitations set by the car seat manufacturer. Once they outgrow the rear-facing seat, kids are still required to be in a child restraint device (forward-facing and then booster as they grow) until they are 8 years of age.

Children should not ride in the front seat until they are at least 8 years old and 4’9” tall. Front seat belts and air bags are…
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CMA's Relay 4 Community Health Team

CMA associates Shannah Evans, Cory Potter, Maria Parry, Chan Moore, Linda Moon & Richard Moon

CMA was proud to sponsor and participate in the Relay 4 Community Health, a partnership between United Way TJA and the Piedmont Family YMCA. The event promotes community health and healthy lifestyles, raises funds for the prevention of chronic diseases like type II diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and more.

In addition to the Relay, CMA supports United Way through the Day of…
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CMA at the United Way Day of Caring 2018


CMA team members took part in the United Way Day of Caring in Charlottesville on Sept. 26, 2018. They spent the day clearing trees, fixing the driveway, mulching the garden and building a shed for Georgia's Healing House, a local non-profit providing a safe home for women in recovery from addiction. Thanks to Carlton Melton for this fantastic video! #proudtobeCMA #ownersjustdomore
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CMA at VADA 2019

 


CMA's Controllers, Executive team, and other associates & family members attended the VADA Convention last week. Held at the Greenbrier in WV, the event included education, networking, and a little bit of fun. The picture above was taken of our team after the "Alice in Wonderland" themed dinner. Hence, the outfits!

CMA has been a part of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association since it was first formed in 1943 (it went by another name at…
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CMA's Honda Week of Service

 
CMA's mission is Moving Lives Forward. When it comes to our communities, we move lives forward by partnering with local non-profits that make Virginia such a special place to live.

CMA's two Honda dealerships participate in the Honda Week of Service every year. Each store chooses a local non-profit and spends time volunteering to accomplish what that organization needs the most.

This year, CMA's Valley Honda chose Creative Works Farm, a non-profit…
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CMA Purchases Williamsburg Ford, Expands as 5th Largest Dealer in Virginia

 
Carter Myers Automotive (CMA) has announced the acquisition of Williamsburg Ford. The new dealership will operate as CMA’s Williamsburg Ford at the existing location, 701 East Rochambeau Drive in Williamsburg, VA.

“CMA started when my great-grandfather opened a Ford dealership in Petersburg, Virginia, in 1924,” said Liza Borches, CMA’s fourth-generation President & CEO, “Adding a Ford store to our existing portfolio feels like we’re coming home. Ford is one of the most iconic…
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Liza Borches Honored for Leading One of the "Top Workplaces in Richmond"



CMA's President & CEO, Liza Borches, was honored for outstanding leadership in the Richmond Times Dispatch's 2019 Top Workplaces program.

For the leadership awards, employees were asked about their confidence in the leader of the company. They were also asked about their views on such issues as management, company values, efficiency, open communication lines and work/life flexibility. The Leadership Awards were given to one executive in each of four categories based on company…
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CMA Supports ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation

 
CMA was proud to support the ASK 5K and Fun Walk on May 4, 2019. The ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation supports Richmond-area children and their families as they undergo cancer treatment. CMA has been a strong supporter of their work, and CMA's Colonial Honda GM, Tim Cosgrove, serves on their board.

“As a family and employee-owned company, CMA has always made giving back to our communities a top priority," said Mr. Cosgrove, "This event…
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