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Impact Collision opens Medina shop; city issues proclamation at ribbon cutting
Summary
Impact Collision celebrated a ribbon cutting in Medina on May 16. Mayor Dennis Hanwell and city officials presented a proclamation welcoming the business, which the city said will provide full-service collision repair and contribute to the local economy.
Impact Collision held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Medina on May 16, where Mayor Dennis Hanwell and city officials presented a proclamation welcoming the auto body shop and its owners to the city.
City officials said the shop — described at the ceremony as a full-service collision repair, paint refinishing and glass replacement business — will add to Medina’s economic base. “On behalf of the Medina City Council and the City of Medina … do hereby recognize Impact Collision on its ribbon cutting and offer sincere best wishes for many years of success,” Mayor Dennis Hanwell said while reading the proclamation.
The ceremony included representatives from the Medina Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Medina. Jacqueline Reinsmeier, executive director of the Medina Chamber, and Sam Custer, filling in for Main Street Medina’s George Sam, participated in welcoming the business. City staff who attended included Andrew Dutton, who oversees community development, and Dan Gladys, the city’s chief building official. Jared Fry of Medina TV and the city’s economic development marketing director, Barbara Deserve, said they would provide video and still photos to help publicize the new location.
Officials at the event noted Impact Collision’s local connections and growing presence in the region. City remarks referenced the company’s other locations in Strasburg and Newcomerstown and described Impact Collision as choosing Medina for its third location. City representatives also relayed an anecdote about Impact Collision staff helping a motorist after a recent deer-related crash on a nearby road.
Owners Garrett and Zach thanked attendees. Garrett said the business aims to serve local communities where it locates and expressed appreciation for customers and the city’s support: “We sincerely thank each and every one of you for doing this for us,” he said.
Elected officials attending included Ward 1 Councilman Chuck Simmons, Ward 3 Councilwoman Reggie Dare and a Ward 2 representative identified as Denny; Oneida County Commissioner Colin Sweatick and State Representative Sharon Lee offered remarks, and Gwen Ozlow represented U.S. Rep. Max Miller’s office. The mayor said a proclamation from state Sen. Mark Roman was expected to arrive by mail.
The ribbon cutting concluded with a ceremonial photo opportunity and a brief public reception. City staff and local partners said they would distribute video and photos of the event to help promote the new business.
