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The Ken Garff Automotive Group Announces the Launch of Two Automotive Blogs

West Valley, American Fork, UTAH, Jun. 3, 2008 -- The Ken Garff Automotive Group recently announced the launch two new blogs - the Ken Garff Chrysler Jeep Dodge Auto Blog and the Ken Garff Ford Auto Blog. On the blogs, Ken Garff Chryler Jeep Dodge and Ken Garff Ford plan to post information regarding specials, happenings, and recent events at those locations. Ken Garff Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ken Garff Ford also have launched automotive information sites - Ken Garff Ford Auto Reviews and Ken Garff Chrysler Jeep Dodge Auto Reviews - so that customers visiting the sites can make better automotive buying decisions. The Ken Garff Automotive Group thanks you for taking the time to visit us and we look forward to blogging with you!

Free ATV Giveaway!!!

What comes to your mind when you hear the word ATV? To many, action, thrills, spills, and lots of excitement are all parts of being an ATV owner. Well now, you can be an ATV owner! In fact, you can get one for free! Ken Garff Chyrsler Jeep Dodge is hosting a Free ATV Giveaway. All you have to do is register! The contest runs through Aug. 31, 2008 and the only requirements are that individuals that enter are over 18 years old and are not employed by the Ken Garff Automotive Group. Good Luck and Happy Trails! If you are lucky enough to win an ATV then check out this site if you need ATV service and free ATV manual information.

Testimonials.

Terry,

We absolutely LOVE IT! But it's not only that we found the perfect Jeep
That we wanted, it's the relationship we've built with you and Ken Garff
West Valley. We feel like we received the best service and help we ever
could have dreamed of. It was the honesty and sincere help we received
from you, Hollis, Mike, and that guy in the finance department whose
name totally escapes me. Thank you so so much! Thank you for
explaining the lease option over and over again for me (I told Hollis
I'm on the short bus, it takes me a while). All that plus the perfect
mommy car for myself adds up to the BEST experience Seth and I have ever
had. Thank you again for making Ken Garff West Valley our #1 choice!

Sincerely,
Marek  Steed
KSL Newsradio
102.7FM / 1160 AM
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The Garff Automotive Group Donates $3 Million to the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business

Last October, The Ken Garff Automotive Group donated $3 million to The David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. The monies will provide funds to remodel the Kendall D. Garff Building in the David Eccles School building complex.

The dean of the David Eccles School of Business,  Jack Brittain, believes the gift will have a lasting impact on the School. "The David Eccles School is among the best business schools in the world, and upgrading the facility is critical to sustaining the School's ranking," said Brittain. The Garff family has a long history of supporting the school – nearly 40 years. It began with the first donation from Kendall Garff that established a faculty chair. Dean Brittan also remarked that the school was very grateful for the long-term commitment the Garff family has made to supporting the David Eccles School of Business, which includes their commitment as founding donors to the Center for the Study of Values and Business Ethics at the University. Robert Garff, president of Garff Enterprises, said the gift will provide funds to improve the Ken Garff Building, while re-establishing his father's commitment to the community and education.

The Garff family has been connected to the University of Utah for over 75 years. The late Kendall Garff attended the University of Utah and graduated with a BA in Social and Behavioral Science in 1932; and, Robert Garff, the current president of Garff Enterprises and Kendall's son, attended the David Eccles School of Business. The Garff family has a total of 21 degrees from the University of Utah.

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About the Ken Garff Keys to Success Scholarship

This scholarship is in conjunction with the Ken Garff Keys to Success Program. All High school seniors who have been awarded a Ken Garff Keys to Success Key Card are eligible. Scholarship recipients must enroll within the Utah System of higher Education of their choice. The funds will be paid directly to the school - no funds will not be paid directly to students. If the $1,000 is not completely utilized within the academic year, the remainder will roll over into students’ next semester of school. The scholarship funds can be applied to tuition and fees. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must submit a one page personal statement that states how the Ken Garff/Chase Keys to Success program has influenced them in driving their academic performance. In addition, the applicants must submit a one-page letter of recommendation. Applications are available in local area schools Guidance Offices. Typically, only one student will be selected from each highschool. The deadline is usually in March of the academic year.
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Ken Garff Automotive Group - One of the top 25 automotive groups

The Ken Garff Automotive Group is taking its place as one of the top 25 automotive groups in the United States.  The Ken Garff Automotive Group has recently acquired dealerships in Houston, TX, Des Moines, IA, Richmond, IN, and Huntington Beach, CA.  These acquisitions are all part of expanding the Ken Garff Automotive Group revenue and footprint.  Garff, recently featured on the Nov 19, 2007, cover of Automotive News, shares his strategy and plan for expansion.

Founded by Robert's father Ken Garff in1932, the Ken Garff Automotive Group is now known for their service and slogan "We back up every car we sell."  The slogan was born from the culture of the company and will continue to be a part of all the dealerships the Ken Garff Automotive Group acquires.

The Ken Garff Automotive Group is headquartered in Salt Lake City in the Ken Garff building on 405 S. Main St.  Franchises include Honda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Saab, Volvo, Jaguar, Mitsubishi, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Pontiac, Nissan, Ford, Buick, Jeep, Toyota, Scion and Hyundai located in 6 states: Utah, California, Texas, Nevada, Iowa and Indiana.  Ken Garff Automotive Group employs 2200 people and spearheads several community outreach programs:  Keys to Success, Utah Blaze, Road to Success, and involvement with University athletics.

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The Utah Blaze & The Ken Garff Automotive Group

In 2005, The Ken Garff Automotive Group officially purchased an Arena Football, which began it’s first season in 2006. The new Utah franchise will joined existing AFL teams such as the Colorado Crush, the Georgia Force and the Philadelphia Soul. The team was initially coached by the former Arizona Rattlers coach Danny White, who was named the Arena Football League Coach of the Year in 1993. White's 141 wins rank him second all time. With 20 postseason victories, he ranks second only to Tampa Bay's Tim Marcum.


Ken Garff Enterprises President John Garff has said, "Our family is pleased to bring professional football to Utah and we are confident that we have the structure in place to build a franchise that this great state can be proud to support”.

 

The Arena Football League  is the second-longest running football league in U.S, which will enter it’s 22nd season in 2008. Arena football is well-known to be one of America’s fastest-growing sport. In 2008, the AFL celebrates its sixth season on NBC and its fourth season of comprehensive regional broadcasts on Fox Sports Net.
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News and Events

Testimonials.
Terry, We absolutely LOVE IT! But it's not only that we found the perfect Jeep That we wanted, ...
The Garff Automotive Group Donates $3 Million to the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business
Last October, The Ken Garff Automotive Group donated $3 million to The David Eccles School of Business ...
About the Ken Garff Keys to Success Scholarship
This scholarship is in conjunction with the Ken Garff Keys to Success Program. All High school seniors ...
Ken Garff Automotive Group - One of the top 25 automotive groups
The Ken Garff Automotive Group is taking its place as one of the top 25 automotive groups in the United ...
The Utah Blaze & The Ken Garff Automotive Group
In 2005, The Ken Garff Automotive Group officially purchased an Arena Football, which began it?s first ...