Marlow Ford Partners With The Cheese & Beef Ministry

Luray, VA., December 2021: Rockingham Cooperative in partnership with Page Cooperative introduced the Cheese Ministry & Beef Ministry into Page County with a donation this past Tuesday at Page One of Page County. The Cheese Ministry is an effort originated in 2017 by Rockingham Cooperative, in partnership with Harrisonburg Baptist Church, Verona Food Pantry, and other local community organizations, to support local dairy farmers during a difficult time in the dairy industry as well as supply local food pantries with nutritious cheese products that will provide individuals and families in need with a healthy dairy source.

Annual Triplett Tech Career Fair

Mt Jackson, VA., April 2021: Marlow Automotive Group was once again part of the Triplett Tech Career Fair. Students in Triplett Tech’s second-year programs, primarily seniors, benefited from this networking event The Automotive Technical Training program gives a student the opportunity to develop skills by operating state-of-the-art testing equipment such as the engine computer diagnostic analyzer, trouble code scanner testers, computer four-wheel alignment, computer wheel balancing, and brakes. “We are excited to build on the partnership with Triplett Tech. We were given the opportunity to speak with students from the Automotive Technical Training regarding career paths with our company as well as to conduct individual interviews that will enable the students to prepare for a career in the automotive industry. I found that the students were well-prepared and won’t let anything get in the way of their bright futures.” Ed Sullivan, Service & Parts Director for Marlow Automotive Group

The 3rd Marlow Motors Teacher Appreciation Award

March 2021, Front Royal, Virginia – Congratulations to Lisa Owens The winner of our 3rd Marlow Motor Teacher Appreciation Award. This award is given out quarterly to a teacher at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School in Front Royal Virginia. Mrs. Owens is the school librarian and a 2nd grade teacher. Your passion for teaching and your dedication to your students is obvious in everything you do. As a reward we picked up her vehicle at the start of her work day and returned it back to her before the end of her day. She received a complete vehicle detail and gift basket. THANKS for all you do each and every day – From all of us at Marlow Motor Company.

The 2nd Marlow Motors Teacher Appreciation Award 

January 2021, Front Royal, Virginia – Congratulations to Brooke Ache at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary. Brooke was our monthly winner for the #TeacherApprecaition Award. We picked up her vehicle at the start of her work day and returned it back to her before the end of her day. She received a complete vehicle detail and gift basket. THANKS for all you do each and every day – From all of us at #MarlowMotors .And REMEMBER that since 1947 #MarlowMotorsTheValley

Marlow Auto Group Donates Vehicles To 2 Local Schools

October 8th 2020, Front Royal, Virginia – Virginian dealership family, Marlow Auto Group, donated a 2015 Ford Focus to Blue Ridge Technical Center in Front Royal, VA and another 2015 Ford Focus to Dowell J. Howard Center in Winchester, VA. The donated vehicles will be used to help local students further their automotive learning experience. Marlow Automotive Group partnered with Blue Ridge Technical Center and Dowell J. Howard Center to gift each school with a vehicle to be used in their automotive education courses. “We are thankful for our partnership with Ford Motor Company, as well as with the Blue Ridge Technical Center and Dowell J. Howard Center,” said Emily Marlow Beck, President of Marlow Automotive Group. “We are thrilled the schools will be able to use the technology in these vehicles to enhance their already outstanding programs and get young people excited about careers in automotive technology.” A local family-owned and woman-operated business, the Marlow Automotive Group frequently provides hosts and attends events to improve the community. The group is thrilled to be able to help enrich the automotive education at both the Blue Ridge Technical Center and Dowell J. Howard Center.

Teacher Appreciation

November 2020, Front Royal, Virginia – Congratulations to Victoria Yates at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary. Victoria was the very first winner of our monthly #TeacherApprecaition Award. We picked up her vehicle at the start of her work day and returned it back to her before the end of her day. She received a complete vehicle detail and gift basket. THANKS for all you do each and every day – From all of us at #MarlowMotors .And REMEMBER that since 1947 #MarlowMotorsTheValley

Making A Difference – E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School Supply Fundraiser

September 2020, Front Royal, Virginia – On behalf of everyone at Marlow Motor Company, we want to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated and made this effort a monumental success! Your donation will help the students at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary with schools supplies for the next few months. Service. Community-Minded. Honest. Innovative. Problem-solvers. Today, tomorrow, and every day. Since 1947. The Marlow Automotive Group.

Not Your Average Classroom – Driven For Excellence

June 2020, Front Royal & Winchester, Virginia – The management teams of Marlow Motor Company and Tri-State Nissan were so happy to be able to have virtual interviews with Auto Tech students from Blue Ridge Technical Center and Dowel J. Howard! These students won’t let anything get in the way of their bright futures! Dowell J Howard Center. Since 1947 #MarlowMotorsTheValley

Marlow Auto Group Donates Engine To Blue Ride Technical Center For Auto Shop Class

February 2020, Front Royal, Virginia – The Marlow Auto Group further cemented its position as a leader in the community by its recent actions benefiting a local school. The dealership donated an engine to Blue Ridge Technical Center to help further the educations of auto tech students there. “We are so very impressed with what the students and teachers are accomplishing at the Blue Ridge Technical Center. The Center adds such value to our community, and we are happy that we were in a position to help.” Emily Marlow Beck, President of Marlow Automotive Group…Read More

Worlds of Work 2019

October 2019, Winchester, Virginia – The Marlow Auto Group (Marlow Motor Company, Tri-State Nissan & Marlow Ford) had the honor of participating today in our region’s premier middle school career exploration event. WOW or Worlds of Work 2019.We had a great time with all the students showing them about our businesses, products, and careers we offer.

3rd ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT CAR SHOW

October 2019, Winchester, Virginia – The Marlow Auto Group had the privilege of participating in the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Car Show at Dowell J Howard Center in Winchester. We had a great time and can’t wait to participate next year.

LURAY MAIN STREET BRIDGE OPENING 2019

June 2019, Luray, Virginia – Marlow Ford donated a Ford F-150 Truck to be the first Vehicle to be driven across the bridge. The Town of Luray had the grand opening & ribbon cutting ceremony for the Main Street Bridge Replacement project, on Thursday, June 27,2019. Following the ribbon cutting, Audre King from the West Luray Recreation Center, will be the first to drive across the new Main Street Bridge. Area children accompanied Audre as he made the drive over the bridge in a truck donated for the event by Marlow Ford

REC GET CONNECTED EVENT 2019

June 2019, Winchester VA – Tri-State Nissan had the honor of participating the Rappahannock Get Connected 2019 on June 6th at the Frederick County Fairgrounds. We offered Nissan Leaf test drives, along with a number of gifts for each test drive. 

MARLOW MOTOR COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP

May 2019, Front Royal, Virginia – CONGRATULATIONS Brandon Davis. Brandon is the winner of the 2019 Marlow Motor Company Scholarship. This award is given every year to a student at the Blue Ridge Technical Center. He is currently interning for Marlow Motor Company, as well.

  DRIVE4UR COMMUNITY EVENT

During the spring we hosted a Drive4UR Community event. With this event Ford donates $20 for every new vehicle driven. In 2018 we chose to support Anicira – The nonprofit provides adoption and discounted veterinary services to the Harrisonburg, Va. area. Page One of Page County also participated in the event by providing food and refreshments for purchase. All money earned assisted both nonprofits.

CHAIN OF CHECKS MATCH DAY SPONSOR

Since 2013 the Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley has served as the fiscal agent for the Chain of Checks, an idea that started in 1986 when morning radio announcer Barry Lee of WINC 92.5 FM asked listeners to send in Christmas cards to decorate the studio and include one dollar for CCAP. Since then, Chain of Checks has raised more than $1.2 million for community nonprofits. The Marlow Auto Group has been a match day sponsor for many years and will continue for many more.

TOYS FOR TOTS OFFICIAL DROP OFF LOCATION

The Marine Toys for Tots Program has been delivering a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters since 1947. Local Toys for Tots Campaigns are the heart and soul of the Marine Toys for Tots Program managed by dedicated United States Marines and local volunteers.  Each year all three of our locations (Marlow Motor Company, Tri-State Nissan & Marlow Ford) are registered location for the Toys for Tots drop off.  We started Meet Santa to help drive the fundraiser and it has shown remarkable results for our community.

CALIBER COLLISION ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE

Caliber Collision has invited us to participate in their annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive to help fuel a hungry kid’s summer for the past two years. It is just one of our continued commitments to our communities. With Caliber Collision’s help as a collective we have contributed to the 4.3 million meals to 53 food banks across America. They have been sponsoring this drive for 7 years and we hope to work with them each one to come.

ANNUAL C-CAP FOOD DRIVE

Marlow Motor Co has had an annual Food Drive for C-CAP Front Royal Since 2011. The primary mission of C-CAP Front Royal is to provide essential, safety net, provisions during periods of need for Warren County families. In 2017 we delivered 665 lbs. of food to the C-CAP and in 2018  we delivered almost 2,000lbs worth of food!!! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s LOAD THE RAM drive! We can’t wait to do it again!

WORLDS OF WORK EXPO

For consecutive years Marlow Auto Group has participated in Worlds of Work 7th grade career exploration event. Worlds of Work Expo is a career exploration event, Over a two day period, WoW! hosts nearly 3,000 seventh grade students from the region. The event is designed to be a hands-on exploration of possible careers.

ANNUAL MEET SANTA EVENT

In 2017 we established our Meet Santa event. We invite the community to receive a free photo with Santa. We found that many people can’t always afford to purchase the photos from the mall and wanted to close a gap in our community.

APPLE BLOSSOM SPONSOR 2017

Tri-State Nisan was proud to host the unveiling of the Sport Marshall for the 2017 Apple Blossom Festival. Former Pittsburgh Steelers great and “Dancing with the Stars” champion Hines Ward was announced as the event’s Sports Marshal at a ceremony at Tri-State Nissan. We even had yellow Titan pickup truck in the showroom for the announcement, giving a little clue as to the Sports Marshal choice.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MIXER EVENT

Tri-State Nisan had the honor of hosting  the Winchester Chamber of Commerce monthly mixers event. The Chamber of Commerce help foster a community that works together to create the best possible environment for people to live, raise their families, and pursue their passions, in the place they love. The Chamber builds your social capital by connecting you to other businesses, giving you access to community leaders, developing relationships and helping you gain visibility in Winchester, Frederick and Clarke County.