We are excited to announce that casino investor, vineyard owner and motorcycle dealer Tom Celani is broadening his base of businesses to include cars.
The West Bloomfield Township entrepreneur has acquired a 50 percent stake in the Dick Scott Chrysler dealerships in Plymouth and Fowlerville. The new entity, co-owned by Celani and Dick Scott, plans to go into growth mode, expecting to buy one dealership a year.
The new business entity, Luna Dick Scott LLC, will own Dick Scott Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Plymouth and Dick Scott Motor Mall in Fowlerville. The deal is to close this week. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The group also hired a CFO, Jim Eagan, a consultant in the automotive dealership practice at Southfield-based Plante & Moran PLLC.
Scott said the dealership is on pace to sell 1,100 cars in Plymouth this year and 700 in Fowlerville. The dealerships have combined projected revenue of $100 million.
Celani owns Farmington Hills-based MotorCity Harley-Davidson and Bloomfield Hills-based MotorCity Power Sports. Through Novi-based Luna Entertainment, he owns casinos in Colorado and Oklahoma. He also owns TC Vineyards Inc., a Napa Valley vineyard and winemaker.
It's that roster of businesses that Scott said makes him look forward to Celani's marketing ideas.
"Tom's got his hands in a lot of businesses; he's a true entrepreneur," Scott said.
The dealership was founded by Scott in 1974. Over the years he's included members of his family as well. His daughter, Nicole Gallagher, and his sons, Judson and Jason, work with the dealerships.
As Scott and Celani look for new investments, they're going to be in a market that has gone from a buyer's market to a seller's market, said Daniell Patterson, a principal specializing in car dealership consulting in the Southfield office of UHY Advisors Inc.
"The dust has settled; the dealers who survived are returning to profitability," he said. "And the major players are looking to get out there and make investments."
Daniel Duggan: (313) 446-0414, dduggan@crain.com. Twitter: @d_duggan
As read on: http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20111127/SUB01/311279970/celani-buys-into-dick-scott-dealerships-duo-plan-growth
Monday, November 28, 2011
Celani buys into Dick Scott dealerships; duo plan growth
Friday, November 25, 2011
Santa is COMING TO DOWNTOWN TONIGHT!!!
Children can visit with Santa from November 25 to December 23. Visiting hours are:
Fri., Nov. 25 - 6:30 (approximate ) until 8:30 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 26 - noon to 4:00 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 3 - noon to 5:00 p.m.
Fri., Dec. 9 - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 10 - noon to 5:00 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 17 - noon to 5:00 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 18 - noon to 5:00 p.m.
Fri., Dec. 23 - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
There are lots of great family activities going on in Downtown Plymouth this Holiday Season!
- Walk through the Christmas Tree Display in Kellogg Park going on NOW throught December 31st!
- Gingerbread House Display NOW Through December 23rd.
- "A Red Ryder Christmas Story" Now through December 31st. at 155 S. Main Street Plymouth
For Complete details on these events and more CLICK HERE!! You can also call the Chamber of Commerce at 734-453-1540.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
We are an official Drop-off location for A Million Thanks!!
and Women, past and present, for their sacrifices, dedication, and
service to our country through our letters, emails, cards, and prayers.
this Holiday Season!!If you have letters or Cards that you would like to get to
our troops just drop them off at ANY of our Locations!!
A Million Thanks so your items get to our Troops in time for the Holidays!
Check out www.AMillionThanks.org for more information and
drop off locations in other states and to see how wonderful this program really is!
We at Dick Scott Automotive Group are so thankful to all our service men and
women and this is just one of they ways we try to give back
to those fighting for us everyday!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
SAVE BIG at Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles Black Friday WEEKEND Sales EVENT!
TONS of money on your Holiday Shopping this year!!
FREE \$10 GIFT CARD!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Small Business Saturday is THIS SATURDAY!!
This year think SMALL to make a BIG DIFFERENCE!!!
shopping SMALL can make a HUGE difference to a Small Business Owner. We are
pledging to Shop Small and we hope all of you will too!
Small Business Saturday Event, and when you use your American Express
you may qualify for a $25.00 statement credit!!
from our local businesses is going to make a HUGE Difference in A LOT of peoples lives!!
if you are a Small Business to get your FREE Tools, from Small Business Saturday, to promote your Small Biz!
Friday, November 18, 2011
We are giving AWAY $5,000 CASH!!!
be eligible to WIN $5,000 CASH!! We've done it before and we are doing it again!!
Who couldn't use an extra $5,000 CASH this time of year?!?
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Dick Scott Collision & Auto Glass Sponsors 2011 Buck Pole
The fourth annual Williamston Buck Pole kicks off Monday, Nov. 15, from 4-9 p.m., with additional scoring Nov. 20 from 4-9 p.m., and during the Grand Finale on Sunday, Nov. 27 from 4-9 p.m.
All events take place at Merindorf Meats, 500 Williamston Center Road in Williamston. Additional sponsors are still welcome.
The cost to enter the contest is $10 per deer. Scoring will be in line with Boone & Crockett "gross" standards. All deer scored will only be scored once. Hunters must obey all local ordinances regarding possession of weapons in city limits. All entries must be legally tagged and completely field-dressed. All deer must have been harvested in the legal 2011 hunting season.
As read on: http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20111113/WILLIAMSTON01/111130343/Williamston-buck-pole-kicks-off-Nov-15
Hunters must provide information about the area, time and person who harvested the deer.
Deer brought in must be hung on the pole for the remainder of the contest time that day, weather permitting.
Hunters must register their deer by 8 p.m. on Nov. 27, to be considered for judging. Awards for men, women, and youth in: overall score typical; overall score non-typical; heaviest antlered; heaviest non-antlered; antlers only. Every youth hunter will receive a prize.
This year's sponsors include: Mathews Bows; The Artisan Circle; Bill's Wrecker; Hunt Wiser; ATSKO; Wilderness Dreams; Breath-Taker; Whitetail Adrenaline; Joey's Pet Outfitters; Tina Brookhouse Studio; Brookshire Inn; Carquest; Fifth Third Bank; J&B Shoes; Darex Work Sharp; Edward Jones, Benjamin Eichler; Citizens Bank; Kiwanis Club of Williamston; Sun Theatre; True Value Hardware; Williamston Masonic Lodge; GLS Heating; Greenstone Farm Credit; John Donohoe; Lakota Electric; Grand Rental; Wood & Sons; RW Firearms; The Ammo Dump; Retroduck; Dick Scott Collision; and Wrangler Jeans.
For more information, contact the Williamston Area Chamber of Commerce, (517) 655-1549, info@williamston.org.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Ford Road/I-275 interchange condition progress
As many of you know, a Senate Transportation Hearing was held at Summit on the Park on November 1st. The Senate Transportation Committee conducted the hearing to learn about the condition of the Ford Road/I-275 interchange. The focus was on the need for improvement in that area, and to obtain support for a grant available through the United States Department of Transportation. The grant dollars would fund a solution to the congestion in that area. The result of the hearing was that the committee passed a resolution to memorialize Congress and the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve a grant for a project at the I-275 and Ford Road interchange under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Discretionary Grant program. The concurrent Resolution passed the full Senate on Tuesday, 11/8/11. It will now move on to the House of Representatives. We will keep you informed on the progress of the Resolution.
Our new trustee, Greg Demopoulos, was sworn in at the October 28th board meeting. Greg comes to us with an abundance of community service experience, including the Merit Commission, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Canton Soccer Club Board of Directors. We are excited to welcome Greg to the Board of Trustees.
We are making good progress with the budget. All of the cuts and concessions that were made in the last year have put us on track to weather the decline in taxable value and loss of state shared revenue. We will continue with our furlough days for 2012, and our budget is currently being prepared through 2014.
We have finished compiling our focus group data related to our measurables (tangible data that gives the community a clear snapshot of how tax dollars are spent, how services are maintained, and where we stand in comparison to other communities). The information is now available online at www.canton-mi.org on the Supervisor’s page. If you have any questions about the information, feel free to email or call the Supervisor’s office at 734-394-5188.
Make sure to take advantage of the Harvest Market on November 20th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Preservation Park. Pick up items for your Thanksgiving meal along with all your Market favorites. Also, don’t forget to kick off the holiday season on November 30th with the annual Township Tree Lighting Event! The "official" tree will be lit in front of the Summit on the Park at 6:30 p.m. The event runs from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
There is nothing like the holiday season in Canton. I hope everyone takes the opportunity to visit one of our many wonderful restaurants for a warm bowl of soup, get your Christmas shopping done within our great selection of stores, or take in a show at the beautiful Village Theater. Happy Holidays!
As read on: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/170399/ce06df7976/57000016/6047e6c92f/
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
2011 Toys for Tots Drive is going on NOW!
4th Annual Toys for Tots Drive!
donate TRUCK LOADS of Toys to kids in need!
NOW thru MONDAY, December 12th, 2011.
(Please no stuffed animals as they can no longer be distributed because they can harbor germs.)
" A BIG Thanks to all of you for Helping us make a difference!!!"
Dick Scott Nissan
Dick Scott Motormall
Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
2012 Ram 1500 Special Service Reports for Duty
Chrysler has spent much of 2011 releasing special-purpose versions of the Ram and its latest creation, the 2012 Ram 1500 Special Purpose serves a special purpose indeed. Among other things, this beefed up police-spec truck features an upgraded 220-amp alternator and an extra door support that allows departments to install ballistic material inside the doors.
Powering the Ram 1500 Special Purpose is the standard-issue 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 that makes the same 390 horsepower and 407 pound-feet of torque as in the civilian version and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. A 3.92 ratio axle is the only one offered and four-wheel drive is standard as well. The four-door crew cab is the only cab offered, though the RamBox storage system is available for departments that find it useful.
Along with the stronger alternator, Chrysler fitted this ram with what it calls the Power Distribution Center, which is gets power directly by the battery through two 100-amp fuses. The PDC is designed specifically to power camera, computer, modem, and printer systems. Additionally, the Ram Special Purpose’s wiring harness is pre-designed to handle the usual variety of police accessories such as light bars, sirens, and radar.
Inside the cabin is a modified instrument cluster that includes a certified speedometer, an engine hour and idle hour meter, plus a 110-volt inverter. The center column is removed to add space, while the shifter moves to the steering column. As is typical in police vehicles, the rear bench seat is covered in vinyl while the front seats receive stain-resistant cloth upholstery.
Though few police departments need the 10,000-pound towing capability or 1455-pound payload capacity the Ram offers, rural outfits will appreciate the trucks durability and off-road capability and some will surely plan on allocating their purchasing budgets when the Special Service becomes available later this month.
As read on: http://wot.motortrend.com/2012-ram-1500-special-service-reports-for-duty-133893.html
Monday, November 7, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
Pledge your support for Small Business Saturday
First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. Now, there's the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday, the day people support small businesses. Pledge to Shop Small on Nov 26th. The 2nd annual Small Business Saturday is
a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year!!
On November 26, millions of Americans will shop small at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge!
American Express wants to help you make a difference. Get a one-time $25 statement credit when you register an eligible American Express Card and use that Card for a purchase of $25 or more at a small business on November 26th. Registration is limited.
Check out www.SmallBusinessSaturday.com for more details!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
2012 Indian Motorcycles – First Look
Polaris Industries bought Indian last April, which hasn’t given the company much time to launch a completely reengineered, all-new line of 2012 Indian motorcycles. So it hasn’t. But three bikes will be offered for 2012: Vintage, Classic and Dark Horse—all three powered by Indian’s 105-inch Powerplus engine. That’s 1720cc in metric terms, running an undersquare 3.96 x 4.25-inch bore and stroke, with two pushrod-activated valves per jug and cooled in the time-honored fashion: air. The Indian Chief Vintage we tested in November, 2009, made 64.5 horsepower at 4550 rpm and 94.1 foot-pounds of peak torque at 3250. And while there were some sweet spots in the rev range with the non-counterbalanced 45-degree V-Twin, our main complaint was serious vibration in the less-sweet spots. According to our Indian PR contact, “over a dozen small improvements primarily on the minor technical side” have been made to the bikes, which we expect means the riding experience will be similar to what it was on our 2009.
MSRP for the top-line model remains in the same rarified ballpark for 2012. The Vintage, which comes with a windshield, a cool fringed leather seat and matching bags (also a removable pillion pad) is $35,999 in solid colors, with optional two-tone paint schemes $900 more. The Indian Chief Classic retails for $26,499 and dispenses with some of the Vintage’s gewgaws and furbelows, while the Dark Horse (matte black) is $27,999. (If those are out of your price range, Indian does have some very nice T-shirts.)
Mark Blackwell, VP of Special Projects at Polaris, informs us that the company is not for now revealing any details about future Indian models, but that the feedback he’s been getting about the acquisition from around the world, including Europe and China, has been “incredibly positive.”
As read on: http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/11/02/2012-indian-motorcycles-first-look/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2012-indian-motorcycles-first-look
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
REMINDER - WAYNE COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF DAY IN REDFORD
LAST OPPORTUNITY IN 2011!
Wayne County will be conducting a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Drop-off event this Saturday, November 5th from 8:00am to 2:00pm in Redford. The event will be held at the Redford DPW Yard, 12200 Beech Daly (South of I-96)
This event is your opportunity to rid your garage, basement, shed, etc., of items such as paints, stains, fertilizer, lawn & garden chemicals, antifreeze, gasoline, etc. In addition, electronic waste will be accepted including computers, monitors, printers, scanners, cell phones, fax machines, televisions, etc.
Additional information is available at the City of Livonia website www.ci.livonia.mi.us under Departments-DPW Public Service-Household Hazardous Waste
The Saturday, November 5th event is open only to residents of Wayne County and only residential household waste will be accepted.
