Zara’s Collision Center Appoints Assistant General Manager
Brad Zara, president of Zara’s Collision Center in Springfield, Ill., has announced that Brady Smith has been named assistant general manager of the body shop. Smith, a resident of Athens, Ill., began his career at Zara’s as a teenager in June 2008, working part time. His experience at Zara’s has encompassed facility maintenance, vehicle detailing,
Zara’s Collision Center Gifts Refurbished Vehicle through AkzoNobel Benevolence Program
Vehicle is 26th Zara’s has donated in 14 years of participation in program.
Zara’s Collision Center Recognized for Philanthropic Efforts
The Capital Area Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has presented Zara’s Collision Center with the 2012 Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Award. The award recognizes a business with a strong record of exceptional generosity, outstanding commitment to philanthropy through direct support, and encouragement and motivation of others in the business community to take leadership
Zara’s Collision Center Recognized by Honda
Springfield, Ill., shop named ProFirst Collision Repair Facility for attaining I-CAR Gold Class status and completing Honda/Acura I-CAR course.
Zara’s Collision Center Celebrates 25 Years in Business
What started as a one-person local business in the late 1980s will celebrate a milestone anniversary in February. Zara’s Collision Center, based in Springfield, Ill., will mark 25 years of operation Feb. 9.
Honda Motor Co. Names Zara’s Collision Center Certified Body Shop
Zara’s Collision Center has been honored by the Honda Motor Co. with the designation of Honda Certified Body Shop because of Zara’s use of original equipment parts. The announcement was made by Zara’s co-owner Brad Zara, who was notified of the certification by the local dealership, Honda of Illinois. "Honda recognizes a body shop
Zara’s Collision Center Wins Central Illinois Better Business Bureau Torch Award
Zara’s Collision Center was the winner in the category of 1-25 employees for the Torch Award for Business Integrity presented by the Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois.
Zara’s Collision Center Receives 2009 Best of Springfield Award
Illinois-based Zara’s Collision Center has been selected for the 2009 Best of Springfield award in the Auto Body Shops category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) based in Washington, D. C. The USCA award recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, USCA identifies companies that have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local
Productivity Feeds Growth: Zara’s Collision Center
Ahhhh! The smell of a smoldering steak … The air is filled with its spicy aroma … You’re getting hungry, very hungry, aren’t you? This isn’t the description of a favorite restaurant or a backyard feast, but instead, of a once-a-month lunch at Zara’s Collision Center in Springfield, Ill.
Zara’s Collision General Manager Named Chamber Board Chair
Brady Smith, general manager of Zara’s, has been named the 2021 board chair for the Greater Springfield (Ill.) Chamber of Commerce.
