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Markquart merging dealerships; combined firm to be in Lake Hallie

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IN THE KNOW1 wrote on Jan 11, 2009 9:37 AM:

" Reader- I think your premise is incorrect, if you're speaking of the exploration of combining the P.D.'s, it's not the same. It's not a pure lateral combination of services. An example would be if the Ford Company merged w/ Chysler. ?'s of contracts, senority, wages, & etc.. Don't get me wrong shrinking overhead and saving money in these economic times are wise; however, ONLY where feasible. To chip- correction the dealerships are more than a mile apart. "

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This Guy wrote on Jan 6, 2009 10:27 AM:

" You really can't blame them for trying to cut costs in this economic environment, but it's a shame to lose so many jobs and another business from Chippewa Falls. "

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ouchouno wrote on Jan 5, 2009 7:05 PM:

" While I do agree that any business closing can be trying for the employees and the local economy...I do feel compelled to say that this can lead to other great opportunities for the consumer. Over the years I have found that nothing can compare with the small town dealers. Service, sales, price and the ability to actually speak with the true business owner is tops in my book. "

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checking in wrote on Jan 5, 2009 6:24 PM:

" WOW! more movement in lake Hallie. Good luck to the understaffed Officers! "

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chip wrote on Jan 5, 2009 6:22 PM:

" It is sad regarding the folks that will be losing jobs however, it really does not make sense to have two dealerships within a mile of each other in today's economy.
I think the next step is to look at prices for the service of vehicles. Marquart is extremely high. Go into the waiting lounge at the Hallie location just once. It is amazing! Pristine furniture, big screen TV, free vittles and drink, internet access, etc. Marquart customers are paying for this and I am no longer willing to do this. I will have my service performed elsewhere unless they reduce prices. "

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reader wrote on Jan 5, 2009 5:58 PM:

" I don't think this has anything to do with the way John treats local people. I believe this is a sign of the things to come as the economy struggles and everyone is looking at ways to make ends meet.
The Ford dealership in Lake Hallie went away. What other business is or will be looking at this same thing. This fits in with government also looking at combing services and being more cost efficent. "

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chihigrad1995 wrote on Jan 5, 2009 5:57 PM:

" I've been employed at the Chippewa store for 10 years, and I will be going to the Hallie location. The Markquart's care more for us than any employer I've worked for. It's sad to say goodbye to my friends that will be leaving, but we are all excited for the opportunities that one mega-store will bring. "

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personfromcf wrote on Jan 5, 2009 3:25 PM:

" I'm really sorry for the people who will lose their jobs and for the city that will lose yet another business.
Maybe now John Markquart will learn to treat local people like they actually exist. "

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