Paul Brown to Receive GOACC Award

OLEAN -- The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce will honor the contributions of Paul Brown Motors with the 2011 Enterprising Business award given by Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. The award honors those who exemplify the enterprising spirit of community and commercial growth in the greater Olean community and will be presented at the GOACC 106th Annual Dinner scheduled for Thursday, November 2, at Premier Banquet Center. Napoleon Engineering Services will also be recognized at the 2011 Annual Dinner with the Enterprising Business award, and Tom Buffamante with the 2011 L.O.U.I.E. Award (information on these two awards out later this week).

Paul Brown Motors was incorporated in 1952 as a Dodge car and truck dealer. The business was sold by Mr. Paul Brown to John Brairton in 1984. John was formerly a Chevrolet dealer in Honeoye Falls, NY but knew Olean well as a graduate of St Bonaventure University. Terry Brairton joins the family business in 1994. Business grows steadily during the 90's and helps them land the Jeep franchise in 2003. Since 1998, Paul Brown Motors has received the prestigious "Five Star Award for Excellence" in sales and service from Chrysler Corporation for 13 years and counting. In a move to diversify their product line and offer an import car line to the Olean market, Paul Brown Kia opened at 1211 East State Street in December 2010. February 2011, Paul Brown Motors adds the Chrysler brand to their Dodge and Jeep lines, accompanied by an extensive facility renovation at 1145 East State Street. April 2011, Paul Brown Kia renovates1211 East State to become a 'Kia Image " facility. The company employs 28 people.

Erick Laine, who nominated Paul Brown Motors, stated, “Paul Brown has been very successful in maintaining a strong and growing sales business and took the steps to make certain their growth continued. In addition, they have completed major upgrades to their facilities and in my view, this indicates a very strong loyalty to the area and the determination to remain a major factor in its growth.”

“Small businesses make a big impact. It’s their activity that keeps the area vibrant, supplying valuable jobs and delivering the goods and services that make our lives a bit easier. Paul Brown Motors has substantiated history as an established business; has sustained expansion, and has seen a growth in number of employees,” added Larry Sorokes, GOACC Board President.

An informal reception will start at 6 PM, with the dinner slated for 7 PM. Tickets for the event are $42 with a menu of Chicken Invaltini. Patron dinner tickets for $52 and corporate tables of eight for $500 are also available to reserve. Patrons and corporates receive a listing in the dinner program. Please call Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 372-4433 or e-mail info@oleanny.com for reservations by October 28 or more information on the dinner ceremony.