In December of 2021 in partnership with Lexus, Balise Auto presented a $40,000 check to the Boys and Girls Club of West Springfield to support the work and mission of the local organization. With this donation, the Club will purchase and install a new Ninja Warrior course as well as a gaming space equipped with touch-screen game tables for enhanced learning opportunities.
To celebrate the donation, a photo opportunity and craft workshop were held in the Club’s gymnasium. Team members from Balise Lexus also served hot cocoa and cookies to the children. In attendance were Jeb Balise and family, team members from Lexus, and members of the Club’s Board of Trustees. Also present were West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, State Representative Mike Finn, and State Senator John Velis. The Club posted on social media about the donation, saying “[we are] overwhelmed with excitement and we cannot wait to offer our members new and innovative activities!”
The Boys and Girls Club’s mission for over 100 years has been to support the growth and development of young people, especially those most in need, and enable them to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Click here to learn more about the club and how you can help.
Our team at Balise Subaru in West Warwick, RI was incredibly excited to welcome representatives from Hasbro Children’s Hospital to the showroom today to celebrate another successful Subaru “Share the Love” event. For a fourth consecutive year, the dealership selected the local hospital as the hometown charity and local beneficiary of funds. During the national campaign, Subaru of America donates $250 for every Subaru vehicle financed or leased to the organization of the customer’s choice–Hasbro Children’s Hospital being their local option. Other national charities include ASPCA, Make-A-Wish, Meals on Wheels, and the National Park Foundation.
During this year’s campaign, Balise Subaru raised $28,683. Since first partnering with Hasbro Children Hospital for “Share the Love” back in 2016, Balise Subaru’s efforts have raised more than $125,000 for the hospital in support of patient care, medical equipment, and research.
“The Subaru brand and the ‘Share the Love’ campaign align perfectly with our Balise philosophy of doing our part to enrich the communities in which we live and work,” said Jeb Balise, Owner and CEO of Balise Motor Sales. “For the fourth consecutive year, our team at Balise Subaru combined their passions for selling Subaru with helping their local community in support of an incredible cause.”
Thank you to every Balise customer who rallyed with us to make this year’s event another huge success benefiting our local hospital.
Source: Balise Blog
Balise Collision Repair is thrilled to announce the opening a fifth location this week! On Thursday, May 2, 2019, the new 10,000 sq. foot facility on Quaker Lane in West Warwick, RI opened its doors. The state-of-the-art building is the the group’s third auto body repair center location in the Ocean State and will provide customers with a fantastic experience while also getting them in and out quickly. The shop will be geared towards fast-track repairs and exceptional cycle times.
“Our new location is fantastic,” says Brian Stone, Group Collision Director for Balise Collision Repair. “Not only does the convenient location on Quaker Lane make it easier for customers to find us, this facility features state-of-the-art equipment and is fully air-conditioned for our technicians.”
Taking care of both customers and associates is always a priority for the award-winning and multi-brand certified Balise Collision.
Balise Collision Repair in Rhode Island was recently named winner of the Toyota Certified Collision “Shop of the Year” Triple Crown award for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes the collision repair facility for high standards in customer satisfaction and productivity. The team has also been a Toyota Excellence Award winner for 4 consecutive years.
“Adding another Balise Collision Repair location in Rhode Island is also a great opportunity for our associates because as we grow our footprint across New England, it provides more chances for them to grow with us within the company,” says Stone. In Stone’s time with the company, he’s seen a number of great associates grow throughout the ranks.
Please join us in congratulating the entire Balise Collision Repair team on the opening of their fifth location!
Springfield, Massachusetts will come alive this weekend when it hosts the 2019 Lexus AHL All-Star Classic on Sunday, January 27th and Monday, January 28th!
The two-day event presented by MGM Springfield (and sponsored by Lexus / Balise Lexus) will bring thousands of guests to our city for an event like we’ve never seen before. The showcase will take place at the MassMutual Center, home of our Springfield Thunderbirds, Not only will the city be welcoming guests and players from around the world, the 2019 AHL All-Star Skills Competition on Sunday (7 p.m. ET) and the 2019 AHL All-Star Challenge on Monday (7 p.m. ET) will be televised to national audiences on NHL Network in the United States and Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet NOW across Canada.
The 2019 AHL All-Star Skills Competition on Sunday will feature All-Stars from the two Eastern Conference divisions against those from the two Western Conference divisions in seven skills events. The accuracy shooting, one of the most popular of the Skills Competition events, is sponsored by Lexus and Balise Lexus. In the 2019 AHL All-Star Challenge on Monday, the four teams will participate in a 3-on-3, round-robin tournament featuring six games of 10 minutes each. The two teams with the best records at the end of the round-robin will face off for the championship, a six-minute, 3-on-3 game.
On Monday, one lucky fan will be chosen and given a chance to shoot-to-win an all-new 2019 Lexus UX 200 compliments of Balise Lexus. The 2019 Lexus UX is the first-ever Lexus compact crossover and features best-in-class 17.1-foot turning radius and specially tuned suspension, class-leading standard active safety equipment in Lexus Safety System + 2.0, and Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa compatibility.
Hosting this event in Springfield is a huge deal for the city. Mayor Sarno, who you can see sitting in the stands at every home Springfield Thunderbirds game, is thrilled to welcome the world to Springfield.
“Thank you for your continued belief and investment in Springfield,” the Mayor said in a kick-off press conference held at MGM Springfield on Friday, January 25th.
The American Hockey League (AHL) has been headquartered in Springfield, MA for over fifty years and Springfield was a charter member of the AHL. There is no better place for this event to be held in 2019, only a bit more than two years after the inauguration of the Springfield Thunderbirds, which has helped to revitalize the city.
Balise, also in a milestone year in 2019 as it celebrates its 100-year anniversary, is proud to be a part of this event.
“2019 represents 100 years of Balise in Springfield, and we believe our success begins on the pillar of a community-first philosophy. We look forward to the next 100 years of supporting community organizations and events like this that enhance and improve the lives of those in the place we call home,” said Tim Cardillo, General Manager of Balise Lexus on behalf of both Lexus and Balise.
We want to thank the American Hockey League, Springfield Thunderbirds, MGM Springfield, and the entire city of Springfield for allowing us to be a part of this event.
Jeb Balise Honored for Lifetime of Philanthropy at “Service Above Self” Luncheon by Rotary Club of Springfield, MA
Today, Jeb Balise, owner and CEO of Balise Motor Sales, was named local honoree at the 9th Annual “Service Above Self” luncheon sponsored by the Rotary Club of Springfield at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. He was joined by John Calipari, who was named the national honoree.
Since establishment in 2010, the annual luncheon celebrates several philanthropic individuals located within the Western Massachusetts community, as well as members of basketball universe who have embodied the clubs have truly lived out the motto of Rotary International, “Service Above Self.”
“We’re very pleased to be recognizing Jeb Balise and John Calipari for their outstanding philanthropic work and service to others,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame, in a press release proceeding the event. “On a regional, national and even global scale, their impact can be seen and felt.”
“Jeb and generations of Balise family members have truly recognized their responsibility in the community and never hesitate to lend a helping hand,” noted Master of Ceremony, Scott Coen.
“Jeb has been a great corporate citizen for many years,” said Mayor Domenic Sarno.
In addition, local Rotarian, James Russell received the Rotary Club Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of service to the local community.
To be a Rotarian, one must seek to turn inspiration into action, and that is what each of these honorees have in common.
Congratulations to Mr. Balise, Mr. Calipari and Mr. Russell on their years of philanthropic service and for bettering the communities in which we live and work.
Nothing is more important to the Balise group than supporting our local communities and furthering the relationships we have created over the years. In Rhode Island, one of our most cherished relationships is the one we have with Hasbro Children’s Hospital. So when our Balise team heard there was an opportunity to enhance the experience for patients in a tangible way, we jumped at it.
For more than 20 years, Hasbro Children’s has offered ride-on vehicles for patients, including a ride-on tractor and an SUV, to cruise to the operating room in style. However, the hospital’s current offerings were growing older and could use a refresh. In fact, it was brought to our attention that in addition to a refresh, there was also a high-volume request from patients for a pink vehicle.
On Wednesday, June 27th, Balise made those dreams a reality, delivering a beautiful pink Chevrolet Camaro to the Hospital. In addition, Balise we threw in a matching black Chevrolet Silverado to be parked at our newly created “Balise Garage”. Upon delivery, they were an instant hit with the kids.
“We know that no matter the procedure, kids and their families are usually nervous before surgery, which makes it wonderful to see them smiling as they drive down the hallway,” said Francois I. Luks, MD, PhD, Hasbro Children’s Hospital’s pediatric surgeon- in-chief. “We’ve had a number of patients ask for a pink car to use, and we didn’t have one until now. That Balise went the extra mile to gift us cars that will appeal to all children underscores their commitment to our hospital and to our patients. We are grateful for their support.”
The new Camaro and Silverado will be parked in the hospital’s pre- and post-anesthesia care units, giving patients a total of four vehicles to choose from.
“It’s important to us that our partnership continues to enhance the experience of the patients and families who rely on Hasbro Children’s Hospital for their care,” said Balise Motor Sales owner and CEO, Jeb Balise. “Knowing these ride-on vehicles will provide joy during an otherwise stressful time means the world to us.”
We look forward to many future opportunities to support the growing needs of Hasbro Children’s Hospital and are honored to have been a part of such a special occasion. To read the full press release, click here.
For almost as long as there’s been hockey in Springfield, whether it be the Falcons or the Thunderbirds, there’s been the Balise Auto Power Play. It’s something fans have come to know and love. A Balise Auto Power Play gives our Springfield Thunderbirds a man advantage, and there is nothing that gets the fans excited like a Balise Auto Power Play goal.
This year, we thought we’d use our man advantage to give someone else in our community an advantage. For each Springfield Thunderbirds goal scored on the Balise Auto Power Play (a power play goal scored on home ice at the Mass Mutual Center), Balise Motor Sales donated $100 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County — an organization dedicated to the mentoring and development of youth in our local communities. And the hard work of our Thunderbirds paid off! They scored 30 regular season power play goals at home, totaling a $3,000 donation to BBBS Hampden County.
A check presentation was held on Saturday, April 14th during Fan Appreciation Weekend to commemorate the fundraising effort. Before the game, Brian Houser, General Manager of Balise Hyundai in Springfield, along with Chris Thompson of the Springfield Thunderbirds, presented a giant check to David Beturne, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County.
“We are extremely grateful to Balise Auto for supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County. This generous donation from Balise will go a long way in helping us provide a Big Brother or Big Sister volunteer to more children who need and want one,” said Beturne. “Thank you for being such a great neighbor and for investing in our community’s future.”
The Thunderbirds finished up their 2017-2018 season with a record of 32-36-5-2 and spent their last game of the season surrounded by 6,793 fans for the team’s ninth sellout at the MassMutual Center this season. Next year, Springfield will host the 2019 AHL All-Star events, marking another great accomplishment for the team in their second year.
Nearly $100,000 Raised for Hasbro Children’s Hospital during Balise Subaru “Share the Love” Event
Dating back to 2015, Balise Subaru has selected Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, RI as their local beneficiary for the Subaru “Share the Love” campaign – and after three years, has raised nearly $100,000 on behalf of the local hospital. During the national campaign, Subaru of American donates $250 for every Subaru purchased or leased to the charity of the customer’s choice.
Over the course of the 2017 “Share the Love” campaign, $28,076 was raised for the Hospital. Reaching such a fundraising goal as this wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Balise customers who have shown an amazing passion to fund their local community organizations.
“Subaru’s ‘Share the Love’ campaign is one of our favorite times of the year as it allows our team at Balise Subaru to use their skills selling vehicles to support the local community,” said Jeb Balise, Owner and CEO of Balise Motor Sales. “The more cars we sell, the more money we raise, and we are grateful to our customers for rallying with us on behalf of Hasbro Children’s Hospital for a third consecutive year.”
The funds will aid in funding patient care, medical equipment, and future research.
“We could not be more grateful to Balise Subaru for once again choosing our hospital as their local beneficiary, and for their customers’ response to supporting our work,” said Margaret M. Van Bree, MHA, DrPH, president of Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital. “So much of the care we provide is made possible thanks to philanthropy and a community that cares deeply for children; this gift will have a direct impact on our patients and their families.”
In addition to the annual “Share the Love” campaign, Balise has also donated other funds and supplies to a variety of departments and programs within the hospital such as The Tomorrow Fund and the Palliative Care Program. With each donation, Balise strives to continue the lasting partnership we’ve forged with Hasbro Children’s Hospital and enrich the lives of each patient and their families.
Balise Collision Repair in Rhode Island, USA was named the 2017 Toyota Certified Collision “Shop of the Year” Triple Crown winner. Balise Motor Sales, headquartered in Western Massachusetts, is honored and proud to accept the award and congratulate the collision repair team on their outstanding achievement among the automotive community.
The award presented by Toyota Motor Sales, USA recognizes the collision repair facility for high standards in customer satisfaction but also for specific productivity metrics within the collision repair industry.
Balise Collision Repair was pegged against the largest volume dealers in the country – and won!
“This is so special for us as it is a true team award,” said Brian Stone, Collision Director of Balise Collision Centers in Rhode Island. “The award reflects the hard work of everyone from our Collision techs, Refinish techs, Detailers, CSR’s, Appraisers, Parts associates, and management – every single person on our team, everyone’s included in this. I’m so proud and fortunate to be a part of this success.”
The team at Balise Collision RI has also been a Toyota Excellence Award winner for the last 3 consecutive years.
Balise Collision has been a Toyota Certified Collision Repair Center since 2010 and is also certified for 19 other manufacturers (Honda, Acura, Volkswagen, Nissan, Infinity, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Hyundai, Ford (Aluminum Cert), Kia, Chrysler, Ram, Mopar, Dodge, Fiat, SRT, Jeep, Subaru. As well as I-CAR Gold Class) Balise Collision Repair RI was also picked as the only pilot shop to be a Certified Collision Center for Subaru in the state of Rhode Island.
Another Balise Collision RI location will be opening on Quaker Lane in West Warwick in November 2018. The shop will be geared towards fast-track repairs and exceptional cycle times.
After over a year of hype, the newest Balise Car Wash location is officially open in West Springfield, MA on Wayside Avenue. The buzz around the opening has been electric, with hundreds of excited customers showing up on-site to get a peek at the new wash.
“We’ve had customers show up every day asking if we’re open,” says Matt Masulli, site-manager of Balise Riverdale Car Wash. Loyal Balise Car Washers will recognize him from Columbus Ave location where he’s been since it opened in 2015. He’ll be making the move to Riverdale. “They see us test-washing cars and they can’t wait to try it themselves.”
Mr. Dick Shields, owner of Donut Dip, received the first official car wash at Balise Riverdale Car Wash this afternoon in exchange for a dozen of his warm, fresh donuts. He was followed close behind by his son, Paul, in the brand new (Balise-purchased) Donut Dip van. Both vehicles sparkled as they exited the 130-foot tunnel.
The newest location touts impressive new SpinLite® Car Wash Equipment and technology and Underbody Turbo Wash. We can’t wait for everyone to try it out!
Balise invites the public to join us through the end of the month for our Love Your Car event where everyone will receive a FREE upgrade to Ultimate Wash to celebrate the opening.
A huge thank you to the Town of West Springfield, Mayor Reichelt, Dick and Paul Shields, members of the West of the River Chamber (Agawam/West Springfield), local businesses and the media for joining us for our ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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