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Retiring Michigan car dealership owner surprises employees with $1,000 for each year of work

The Washington Post -- Before retiring, a Michigan car dealership owner wanted to thank his employees in a special way.

All 89 employees at the Howard Cooper Import Center in Ann Arbor were given $1,000 for each year of service to the 47-year-old auto dealership.

“The lady behind me had tears running down her face,” employee Sandy Reagan told AnnArbor.com (http://bit.ly/PbTtOA). “I sat next to a person who drives the parts van and he’s been here almost 28 years. He doesn’t make a ton of money, but he got almost $28,000.

“I watched his face and he just said, ‘Oh my God,’ ” said Reagan, who has been with the company 46 years.

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Submitted Sep 09, 2012 By: ziyulu

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LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,596 Points:1,204,605 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2012 8:34:35 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse Way to go TustinDad! Good point. Next they will pin the Vietnam War on the President! LOL!
mobil1MN All-Star Author Minnesota Posts:664 Points:1,294,635 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2012 7:55:45 PM Ignore mobil1MN Report Abuse nice
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,998 Points:597,735 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2012 10:37:31 AM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
TustinDad Champion Author Orange County Posts:4,281 Points:907,440 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2012 10:18:46 AM Ignore TustinDad Report Abuse Buckeyee wrote: "Howard Cooper didn't build his business, " The government did " Obama !!" I think the anti-Obama stupidity has reached a new low. This business was built 47 years ago. Do you insinuate that Obama has been president that long? Or what do you really mean?
nevaeh04 Rookie Author Texas Posts:82 Points:170,655 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2012 10:07:52 AM Ignore nevaeh04 Report Abuse wow
Buckeyee Champion Author Maine Posts:4,602 Points:898,030 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2012 9:30:02 AM Ignore Buckeyee Report Abuse Howard Cooper didn't build his business, " The government did " Obama !!
polarbear2 Champion Author Maine Posts:12,129 Points:2,754,110 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2012 8:42:18 AM Ignore polarbear2 Report Abuse He built it and had money to share.
mikesr100 Champion Author Sacramento Posts:3,888 Points:1,079,760 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2012 7:33:31 AM Ignore mikesr100 Report Abuse Nice
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ForeignBody All-Star Author Georgia Posts:517 Points:428,000 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 10, 2012 4:51:43 AM Ignore ForeignBody Report Abuse Good news
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,250 Points:694,080 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 11:54:56 PM Ignore wamster Report Abuse It's so refreshing to see people doing the "right" thing. Appreciating, respecting and rewarding employees seems to be a thing of the past.
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,692 Points:1,637,195 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:50:41 PM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse GOOD FOR HIM.
Grizdad Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:5,525 Points:782,450 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:29:16 PM Ignore Grizdad Report Abuse Just blessed to have employment. Good for them! Not too many folks like this anymore.
bginsj Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,863 Points:1,233,960 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 10:06:28 PM Ignore bginsj Report Abuse my company doesnt even match 401(k) nor have i gotten a raise in three years, good for them!!
Amtrgas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,678 Points:1,620,820 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:41:52 PM Ignore Amtrgas Report Abuse We should all be that lucky to work for someone that nice.
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,703 Points:730,640 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:16:10 PM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse Very nice to see employers rewarding loyality
jrschl Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,962 Points:679,790 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:12:46 PM Ignore jrschl Report Abuse Wow. That is great to hear someone still doing it like they did in the "Good 'Ole Days".
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,891 Points:771,295 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:10:56 PM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse Class act...
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,847 Points:1,612,025 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:09:26 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse Vollee and Dragnet, how about keeping your nasty, mean-spirited garbage in the politics forum where it belongs. Don’t pollute a good news, good guy, happy story like this with such drivel. Kudos to Mr. Cooper; may he enjoy his well-earned retirement and may others learn from his generosity. Thanks for the great article, Z.
farn1958 All-Star Author Twin Cities Posts:886 Points:183,385 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:08:44 PM Ignore farn1958 Report Abuse NICE!
evowner Champion Author Salem Posts:2,177 Points:358,285 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:04:29 PM Ignore evowner Report Abuse A very socially responsible businessman. Quite unusual. Thank you!
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,463 Points:661,975 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:04:00 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Great story.
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,239 Points:1,684,225 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:03:32 PM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse That's rewarding loyalty.
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,596 Points:1,204,605 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:02:37 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse Very nice positive article Ziyulu! Thanks for posting!
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,847 Points:1,612,025 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:02:04 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse “The owner should have done more to keep the dealship [sic] open. Why didn't he give it to his son or sale [sic] it to another person to keep it open[?]” Hey the Lib, try reading the article before posting a comment. From the article: “Cooper sold the dealership in April to Ohio-based Germain Motor Co., and employee retention was part of the deal.”
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,401 Points:2,907,785 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:02:02 PM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse Now why don't people like this make the news? Born in America, does good stuff for others. Oh that's right only liars and foreign born congressional/presidential bozos make the news. SORRY!
Toppers Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,007 Points:2,469,720 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:01:43 PM Ignore Toppers Report Abuse Nice!
vollee Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,767 Points:759,000 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:00:11 PM Ignore vollee Report Abuse Yeah, but remember he didn't take all the risk and do it alone so he HAS to be taxed extra and be burdened with ever expanding gov'mint mandates and regulations. Your Prez said so! And the anointed one can't be wrong! And that sack of crap said today he would be willing to work with the Republicans if they would agree to raise taxes on the wealthy. That's this car dealer who shared his career good fortune. Wouldn't have been able to do that if the marxist leader had taxed all his profits over the years. Nov 6, 2012 - white house extermination day. The dumboRATS will be eveicted.
CdnLynx Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,020 Points:523,005 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 9:00:02 PM Ignore CdnLynx Report Abuse CLASS!! Good for him!
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gaspumpin Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,665 Points:387,505 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:56:50 PM Ignore gaspumpin Report Abuse GM dealerships are a lost cause--Obama wants to control them too.
libertyut Champion Author Utah Posts:1,344 Points:290,650 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:53:51 PM Ignore libertyut Report Abuse The owner should have done more to keep the dealship open. Why didn't he give it to his son or sale it to another person to keep it open.
sprocketsplines Champion Author Washington Posts:1,677 Points:859,665 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:53:05 PM Ignore sprocketsplines Report Abuse The Michigan car dealership is into importing cars and its bonuses to its 89 employees is also a measure of the success of the import car business. When a GM dealership can do the same thing will be a measure of the comeback success of the American car manufacturer. Certainly not holding my breath until then.
rozellep2 Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:105 Points:573,950 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:52:51 PM Ignore rozellep2 Report Abuse Ok
DarthDadJr Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,307 Points:1,520,445 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:50:56 PM Ignore DarthDadJr Report Abuse A very compassionate boss...someone that recognized the contribution of his long time employees.
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defiancegasman Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,080 Points:1,323,260 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:48:50 PM Ignore defiancegasman Report Abuse On of the 1%er who ISN'T GREEDY. America needs more people like this owner! He understands that with out the WORK of his employees, his dealership wouldn't of survived and profited for so long, and is thanking his workers! Way to GO!
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gumbyrex Champion Author Fresno Posts:3,296 Points:758,315 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:48:23 PM Ignore gumbyrex Report Abuse It's nice to see an employer who rewards his employees for their loyalty and service.
OilOnTheCheap Champion Author Ventura Posts:2,097 Points:449,410 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:47:58 PM Ignore OilOnTheCheap Report Abuse Truly a special person to work for
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,238 Points:328,285 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:47:08 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse great someone great opportunity for employees 1,000 for each yr of service wounderful idea
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waynemustang Champion Author Indiana Posts:6,372 Points:1,664,810 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:46:14 PM Ignore waynemustang Report Abuse A great employer.
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Revup77 Sophomore Author Nebraska Posts:174 Points:25,005 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:45:21 PM Ignore Revup77 Report Abuse We need more people like this.
HA4CNN Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,619 Points:1,542,415 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:43:57 PM Ignore HA4CNN Report Abuse It's about time we have a story about giving back instead of always taking.
fenster66 Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:3,345 Points:673,115 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:40:51 PM Ignore fenster66 Report Abuse good to read an uplifting story once in a while....
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,917 Points:1,574,005 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:37:45 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse this shows that all businessmen are not greedy as it has been insinuated
suicyco16 All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:576 Points:286,750 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:36:16 PM Ignore suicyco16 Report Abuse what a great man
joeschmo12 Champion Author New York Posts:1,011 Points:305,265 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2012 8:35:50 PM Ignore joeschmo12 Report Abuse That $ should've went back to the consumers