Thursday, 08 June 2017 11:28

Good Works Auto Repair Named Tempe Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce presented two companies with its Business Excellence Award today. Good Works Auto Repair was named the Small Business of the Year.

The companies have a proven record of success and growth, community involvement, dedication to employees, leadership, reliability and commitment to customer service.

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Good Works Auto Repair:

  • The auto repair shop was opened in 2004 by husband and wife team Glen and RaeAnn Hayward and co-owner Nathan Merrill.
  • It is only one of two non-dealer locations in Arizona that works on hybrid vehicle battery systems.
  • Its mechanics donate hundreds of hours every year repairing vehicles for single mothers at no cost.
  • It recently expanded by adding an additional 4,000 square feet and four more vehicle lifts.

Good Works Auto Repair is a full service, owner-operated automotive repair and maintenance shop. It was opened in 2004 by husband and wife team Glen and RaeAnn Hayward and co-owner Nathan Merrill. It recently expanded by adding an additional 4,000 square feet and four more vehicle lifts. Good Works recently secured new equipment and training to work on hybrid vehicles, becoming only one of two non-dealer locations in the state that is able to do so. The shop has also implemented a new tablet-based vehicle inspection and tech program that sends photos directly to customers to show repair conditions and progress.

The awards were presented on Feb. 26 at the Beacon Awards held at the Embassy Suites in Tempe, where APS was named large business of the year.

“Good Works Auto Repair and APS are amazing companies dedicated to their customers, their staffs and the community. We are proud they’re part of the Tempe Chamber, and we celebrate their continued success.” said Mary Ann Miller, President/CEO of the Tempe Chamber.

ABOUT THE TEMPE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

For more than a century, the Tempe Chamber of Commerce has built an environment that enhances the economic vitality of its membership and the business community as a whole. Through its commitment to and involvement with the community, it provide its members with the tools and means needed to achieve success at every level of their enterprises. For more information on the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, please contact Meghan Dorn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 480.736.4285.

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