Small businesses are an extremely crucial part of American life because they are the lifeblood of our whole economy. Most businesses are small to medium in size and are basically the foundation upon which our entire country and economy was built. 

Please enjoy our new quarterly feature called Small Business Spotlight, that will highlight a small business in our surrounding area.  This quarter our Small Business Spotlight goes to Joe Johnson President of Joe Johnson Chevrolet located in Troy!

Name: Joe Johnson     

Title: President

Briefly describe your business: New Car & Truck Dealership

When did your business start?  1980

How did you get started in this business?  I started working for the dealership as a sophomore in High School. After spending 2 years active duty in the Navy I began selling cars in 1971 and then purchased the dealership in 1980.

Where do you see your business in the next year?  Not only does the next year look to be positive growth opportunity for our business, but we are projecting the next four years to be as well.

How has Greenville Federal helped your business grow?  It was important to me to develop a relationship with a local community bank that will not only help grow my business by reducing fee’s, but also be a phone call away when help is needed.

What is the one thing about your business that people may not know?  We operate 5 business in our operation: New Car Sales, Used Car Sales, Service Department, Parts Department and Body Shop.

What is your favorite thing to do when you are not working?   Enjoy time at Catawba Island on Lake Erie

To learn more about Joe Johnson Chevrolet, visit them online at www.joejohnsonchevrolet.com