Performance Automotive Group

  For over 50 years Tal Anderson, founder of Performance Auto Group, was passionate about giving back to the community.  That value continues to be a priority today in the Performance Auto Group's commitment to improving the lives of others.  We appreciate all the community has done to support our dealerships throughout the years.  By partnering to build stronger communities, we hope to enhance the well-being of our loyal customers, employees and the neighborhoods where they work and live.
 
Here is an example of a few of the ways the Performance Auto Group supports the communities where we do business:

April 17, 2010

25th Anniversary of the UNO Women's Walk

Our Omaha Volkswagen Dealer, Performance Volkswagen, helped sponsor the 25th Anniversary of the UNO Women's Walk.  This event originated in 1986, and has grown to become the largest fundraiser of its kind in NCAA athletics.  This year's walk attracted more than 1,000 participants and raised over $270,000 for female student-athlete scholarships.  Dignitaries at the event were University of Nebraska System President J.B. Milliken, UNO Chancellor John Christensen, UNO Athletic Director Trev Alberts and Omaha mayor Jim Suttle.
The VW Performance Give-Away was a big hit, which featured the Putt to win a Volkswagen Jetta.  While no one won the car this year, everyone walked away with great prizes!  Angie Anderson Quinn, President of Performance Volkswagen, states "we are honored to be a partner with University of Nebraska at Omaha with their commitment to providing a quality education". 



June 9, 2010

26^th Annual Boys Town National Research Hospital Memorial Day Run

The 2010 Boys Town National Research Hospital Memorial Day Run, presented by Performance Auto Group, raised more than $88,000.  The funds raised from the event benefit the hospital's Lied Learning and Technology Center for Childhood Deafness and Vision Disorders.  The Center's mission is to improve the lives of children with hearing loss, visual impairments and other communication disorders through their state-of-the-art research laboratories, research facilities and rehabilitative services.

The 26th annual run attracted a record-setting crowd of more than 3,300 people, including close to 40 Performance Auto Group employees.  The event offered a one mile walk or five mile run for all ages and fitness levels.

"The focus of the memorial day run has always been to offer a fun event for our community," said Patrick Brookhouser, M.D., Director of Boys Town National Research Hospital.  "I think more people are becoming aware that the run proceeds provide support for services for children with hearing loss.  When you can do something positive for yourself while you are helping others, it makes you feel good."

December 18, 2009

University of Nebraska at Omaha Students Win Marketing Contest

The Performance Auto Group partners with Local College Studentsto create a marketing contest this past fall.  The contest centered on a new free classified automotive site called www.SellCars4Free.com.  This website allows local private parties and car dealers the opportunity to post used car ads for free.  Participants from Creighton University, Bellevue University and University of Nebraska at Omaha submitted marketing plans on how they would market the new site locally in Nebraska with little or no budget. 

Two teams from UNO shared the top prize of $2000.  The winners are pictured with their professor Jonna Holland and Performance Auto Group CIO, Keith Kaiser, and President, Mickey Anderson.  "The success of this project hinges on its viral and social marketing campaigns," said Kaiser.  "We thought that the insights of local college students would help us to better understand these social marketing efforts.  The quality and creativity of the projects far exceeded our expectations.  We feel fortunate to have excellent universities and students in Nebraska, and congratulate the contest winners from UNO."
 

December 14, 2009

The Performance Auto Group was proud to participate in the 2009 Toys for Tots Christmas campaign in Nebraska (NE).  Toys for Tots began in 1947, and the organization has distributed over 386,000,000 toys nationwide.  In 2008, Nebraska collected and distributed over toys to over 21,000 children.

Our organization was able to collect over a hundred toys to help surpass the success of last year's toy drive.  The staff at Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge in La Vista, Nebraska (NE) are pictured at the right with the toys they were able to collect this year.  It's our pleasure to participate in the 2009 Toys for Tots campaign and their goal of Bringing the Joy of Christmas and a Message of Hope to thousands of children in Nebraska (NE).

September 20, 2009

The Performance Auto Group was proud to help sponsor the American Lung Association's 2009 Corporate Cup race.  The 2009 event raised $215,000 with over 10,000 runners participating.  A 2-year lease on a 2010 Toyota Prius was donated to help raise funds through the events raffle.  The raffle winner along with Dave Weber and company president, Mickey Anderson, are pictured to the right.

The Omaha Corporate Cup raises funds and awareness to support education, research and advocacy programs so everyone can breathe easier. Participants attend the Corporate Cup to support issues critical to family health - improving air quality, eliminating lung disease, and keeping kids tobacco free. Proceeds from the Omaha Corporate Cup support the work of the American Lung Association in Nebraska to prevent lung disease and promote lung health through research, education and advocacy.

August 1, 2009

 

In 2009, the Cox Classic presented by Lexus of Omaha raised $126,635 for the events 12 local charities and had a record attendance of 103,000.  Since the tournament's inception in 1996, the Cox Classic has raised over $1.7 million for local charities in Nebraska (NE).  It is the Cox Classic's mission as well as the PGA Tour's to raise significant funds for local charities.

Lexus of Omaha is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 2009 Cox Classic.  The events mission of raising funds for local charities in the Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska (NE) and surrounding communities is consistent with our community efforts as well.  Thank you to all of the volunteers and staff for making the 2009 event such a success!

May 27, 2009

The 2009 Boys Town National Research Hospital Memorial Day Run was an outstanding success, with more than 2,500 walkers and runners competing in three events: Children's 1-Mile Fun Run, 1-Mile Walk/Run and 5-Mile Walk/Run.  Since 2001, Performance Toyota Scion of La Vista has maintained a consecutive sponsorship of this event. 

Everyone from families with strollers to competitive runners enjoyed the beautiful day to raise more than $76,000 for the Boys Town National Research Hospital's Cochlear Implant Program and the Lied Learning and Technology Center for Childhood Deafness and Vision Disorders.  "The Memorial Day Run is growing into a well-known family event in the Omaha community," said Dr. Patrick Brookhouser, Vice President of Health Care and Boys Town National Research Hospital Director. "As the event grows, Boys Town National Research Hospital is able to help more children with hearing and vision disorders."

Since 1996 Marian has maintained a consecutive partnership with Lexus of Omaha, the official sponsor of the Champions for Marian High School Golf Tournament, which has grossed more than $640,000 for Marian. The tournament is a benefit for Marian and is part of the Lexus Champions for Charity, a unique series of 200 charity golf tournaments throughout the United States.

The 2008 tournament grossed more than $68,000 for Marian. Marian is Nebraska's only Class A, Catholic, college perparatory high school for young women and is recongnized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence. Marian is sponsored by the Servants of Mary and welcomes students of all religious, cultural and economic backgrounds.

July 17, 2008