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National Automotive Experts Recieves Innovation Award

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – National Automotive Experts / NWAN (NAE/NWAN) was one of three Strongsville, Ohio companies to be presented with the city’s 2016 Innovation Award. The Strongsville Innovation Award is presented annually to select companies that demonstrate continued growth, investment and innovation within the community. Mike Daymut, City Councilman and Chair of the Strongsville Economic ... Read More »

October 18, 2016
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STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – National Automotive Experts / NWAN (NAE/NWAN) was one of three Strongsville, Ohio companies to be presented with the city’s 2016 Innovation Award. The Strongsville Innovation Award is presented annually to select companies that demonstrate continued growth, investment and innovation within the community.

Mike Daymut, City Councilman and Chair of the Strongsville Economic Development Committee, in association with Mayor Thomas Perciak and the city’s Director of Economic Development, Brent Painter, presented the award to NAE/NWAN at the city’s quarterly Business Network Breakfast. “

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“The City of Strongsville is proud to recognize National Automotive Experts with the 2016 Strongsville Innovation Award. NAE’s innovative business practices and continued growth have become a model within the Strongsville business community. In addition, NAE has remained a consistent supporter of local charitable and civic activities with their employees truly enhancing the quality of life within the City.”

“We are incredibly honored to be presented with an award that represents continued growth and innovation, not only within our community, but our industry as whole. Innovation and continued growth are the cornerstones of our mission as a company,” said Kelly Price, President of NAE/NWAN. “We love being a part of the City of Strongsville. They have been very impactful in our business and the purchase and remodel of our building. We look forward to making an impact in this community for years to come. “

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