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BUSINESS UPDATES | Sweeney Chevrolet, Sweeney Buick GMC receive top GM award

By Mahoning Matters staff
Sweeney Chevrolet and Sweeney Buick GMC received General Motors’ 2020 Mark of Excellence award. GM executives presented the awards Thursday. From left are Bobby Stackhouse, Sweeney Chevy executive manager; Alexa Sweeney Blackann, president of Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC; and Derek Snyder, Sweeney Buick GMC executive manager. (Contributed photo)
Sweeney Chevrolet and Sweeney Buick GMC received General Motors’ 2020 Mark of Excellence award. GM executives presented the awards Thursday. From left are Bobby Stackhouse, Sweeney Chevy executive manager; Alexa Sweeney Blackann, president of Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC; and Derek Snyder, Sweeney Buick GMC executive manager. (Contributed photo)

BOARDMAN — Sweeney Chevrolet and Sweeney Buick GMC have been honored by General Motors with the 2020 Mark of Excellence award, the automaker's top recognition for dealerships.

GM executives visited the dealership Thursday to present the awards.

The Mark of Excellence award is presented to top U.S. Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealerships that meet or exceed objectives in the categories of retail sales, dealer maintenance, essential brand elements and customer satisfaction. Fewer than 10 percent of GM dealers nationwide earn the Mark of Excellence, a news release states.

Sweeney Chevrolet and Sweeney GMC have earned numerous Mark of Excellence awards.

Applications sought for Autism Teacher Mini Grant Program

YOUNGSTOWN — The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley is seeking applications for its fifth annual Autism Teacher Mini Grant Program.

Awards will be given in three denominations, $500, $250 and $100, to applicants from public and private schools in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties. Online applications are being accepted here through Aug. 8.

The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley presents the annual program to show appreciation and support for the teachers in the Valley who help children on the autism spectrum and with other special needs.

The ASMV board, a group consisting of community members and parents, will review the applications and select the winners in mid-August.

Walmart stores in Ohio offering free COVID-19 vaccinations

COLUMBUS — Walmart is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations as part of its Walmart Wellness Day in Ohio today.

Ohioans can get a COVID-19 vaccine and immunizations, health screenings and wellness resources at Walmart pharmacies statewide from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The following will be offered alongside the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Walmart Wellness Day:

  • Free health screenings, including glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index and vision screenings (select locations);
  • Educational health resources and consultations with the Walmart pharmacy team;
  • Immunizations, including measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chicken pox), HPV, tetanus, whooping cough (TDAP) and more.

"At least 41% of Americans delayed care during the pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and that can lead to negative health impacts in the future," Dr. Cheryl Pegus, executive vice president for Walmart Health & Wellness, said in a news release. "We want to make it simple for our customers to prioritize their health and catch up on preventive care by offering convenient health resources where they're already shopping for groceries and back-to-school items."

Anyone who receives a COVID-19 vaccine at Walmart can get a free digital version of their vaccination record, which can be printed, saved on a device or shared with third-party apps.

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This story was originally published July 24, 2021 at 5:25 AM with the headline "BUSINESS UPDATES | Sweeney Chevrolet, Sweeney Buick GMC receive top GM award."