July 11, 2016—Professionals Auto Body in Altoona, Pa., announced Friday that its owner and operator, Ron Perretta, was honored with the Excellence in Small Business Award from the Blair County Chamber of Commerce.
Criteria for the award included community service, a good business background, growth of the company and continued plans to meet needs of the community.
Perretta was also recently named Small Business Person of the Year by the Blair County Chamber of Commerce. Professionals Auto Body has won Hometown Favorite Body Shop six times and has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
“This is more than an award for the company. This is also for the hard, loyal and dedicated work of our staff. Our entire staff is the backbone to the business. Without them, we would not be who we are today. This award also belongs to our customers who have stood up for their rights and have supported us for the last 37 years,” Perretta said.