Larry H. Miller Dealership Group Announces Multimillion-Dollar Investment in 25-Acre West Valley Reconstruction Project

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salt Lake City-based Larry H. Miller Dealership Group has announced plans for the organization’s more than $30 million West Valley dealership reconstruction effort with an estimated completion targeted for Spring/Summer 2013.

“After over thirty years we are thrilled to improve our dealerships on Bell Road to offer a more enjoyable buying experience for consumers in the greater Phoenix automotive market”

As seen in the Larry H. Miller brand’s presence in its other markets, the organization strives to be a contributing member of each community it is a part of. The company continues to donate funding to local charities throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. With this most recent investment, the brand expects to make an impact by creating many new Arizona jobs throughout the construction phase.

“After over thirty years we are thrilled to improve our dealerships on Bell Road to offer a more enjoyable buying experience for consumers in the greater Phoenix automotive market,” said Dean Fitzpatrick, the President & COO for the Larry H. Miller Dealership Group. “We are proud to show our commitment to the West Valley and look forward to seeing this reinvestment continue to give back to the community by creating new jobs and pumping more dollars into the Greater Phoenix economy,” added Fitzpatrick.

After all construction has been completed, the Larry H. Miller brand will have invested over 30 million dollars and countless man hours in the West Valley community, contributing more than 133,000 square feet of new construction to the Bell Road automotive corridor.

The Larry H. Miller Dealership Group currently operates five dealerships in the Phoenix market. Three of which are part of the West Valley reconstruction project; Larry H. Miller Toyota, Hyundai and Dodge Ram stores.

Construction for the Peoria projects is being managed by Miller Family Real Estate (MFRE) – a Larry H. Miller organization. Planned construction will consist of the full or partial demolition and complete reconstruction and renovation of the three existing automotive dealerships located on a fully improved 25-acre site. Site work will consist of creating new drive approaches, reconfiguring hardscape, site utilities and site lighting, removing and replacing asphalt, and completing landscaping per the requirements set out by the City of Peoria.

All existing dealership sales, service and parts departments will remain operational during the renovation portion of this project. For more information please visit www.bellroadconstruction.com.

About Larry H. Miller Group of Companies

The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies encompasses more than 75 businesses that span 30 states. Each of the businesses fall within two primary areas: Automotive and Sports/Entertainment. For more information, visit http://www.lhm.com.

About Larry H. Miller Dealership Group

The Larry H. Miller Dealership Group opened their first Valley dealership, Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria, over thirty years ago in 1980. The automotive group added a Dodge dealership to the site in 1995 and Hyundai in 2000. Larry H. Miller Volkswagen was opened in 2004 in Avondale, and its Nissan dealership was opened in Scottsdale in 2006, and then moved to Mesa in 2008.

The Larry H. Miller Dealership Group has a strong legacy of giving back to communities where they do business. Through their charitable foundation, Larry H. Miller Charities, they have donated over $450,000 to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, The Maricopa Pediatric Foundation, Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona, and many other local charities.

For more information, visit www.lhmauto.com.