Zeigler Auto Group Earns 14th 'West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For' Award

Zeigler Auto Group Earns 14th 'West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For' Award

Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® today announced that Zeigler Auto Group was among its Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in West Michigan for 2021. Keeping in line with the government's recommended social distancing guidelines, Zeigler along with all other winning organizations will be honored on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. via digital platform.

(April 14, 2021) - Zeigler Auto Group has been recognized as one of the 'Best and Brightest companies to Work For in West Michigan' for the 14th time since 2007, winning 2007-2011 and 2013-2021.

This year's winners were chosen after a careful evaluation from an independent research firm based on key measures in various categories. These included Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment, Selection and Orientation; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity and Inclusion; Work-Life Balance; Community Initiatives; Strategic Company Performance and the Best of the Best Small Business, Medium Business and Large Business. 

Zeigler Auto Group falls within the large business category with over 1,800 employees across Michigan, Chicago and Indiana.

Due to the restrictions on large public gatherings resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual symposium and award ceremony will be conducted digitally on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 am. The event, presented by the National Association of Business Resources, will be emceed by Juliet Dragos of WZZM 13 News and Steve Kelly of NewsRadio WOOD 1300 -- and will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Andi Simon from Blue Ocean Strategy. 

West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is sponsored by Baudville Brands, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, ABC WZZM 13, Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM, Grand Rapids Business Journal, Davenport University, DTE Energy, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, The Employers' Association, Consumers Credit Union, Meijer, uMap, Clark Hill, Right Management, Garrison Dental and SpartanNash.

About the Best and Brightest to Work For® Program 

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is a national program that provides the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work. 

This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. It is presented annually in several markets, including Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Milwaukee, Nashville, New York, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, West Michigan and Nationally. 

About Zeigler Auto Group

Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 76 automotive franchises across 31 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all of the domestic and the majority of the imported manufacturers.

Besides its extensive automotive portfolio, the organization owns and operates Zeigler Motorsports, an 85,000-square-foot motorsports dealership and action park, offering 15 different powersports brands, plus its own onsite restaurant: Trak Houz Bar & Grill. Additionally, Zeigler Motorsports houses the Elevate Leadership & Team Building Academy, an executive training company.

The Kalamazoo-based dealer group also owns and operates Zeigler Pre-Owned of Chicago, a Carquest Auto Parts store, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm.

Founded in 1975, the organization employs over 1,800 people with annual sales of $1.7 billion, ranking among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation. The family-owned and operated company is well known for its commitment to both customer service and employee satisfaction. Zeigler is regularly recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation, also earning similar accolades in Chicago and Michigan.