Moreno Valley recently welcomed Lucy and Isaac Gallardo and their team of skilled technicians by celebrating their Grand Opening on October 12th, 2019. This is the second location of Inland Empire Autobody & Paint, Inc., a family owned Collision Repair Center. IEAP showcased local artists, businesses, and a mini car show of their prestigious work. The community came out and showed their support. Guests were welcomed with free food and many giveaways, and with the support of their sponsors they raffled off a set of custom wheels sponsored by Rent-A-Wheel and a free paint job sponsored by PPG paints. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held by the Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce, where Mayor Pro -Tem Victoria Baca District 1, presented the new business with an award.
The Gallardo's goal is to become proactive in the city of Moreno Valley. Lucy states “ I see the potential within the city for growth and I am excited to be a part of it, we want to bring more jobs and create opportunities for students in this city to join the automotive industry by providing internships. I believe in being able to give back to the community, and involving our youth to experience a field they're passionate about.” Lucy currently mentors students at John W. North High School- Riverside in the Global Business Information Technology Academy and meets with students at Cal State University of San Bernardino at the Luncheon with an Entrepreneur in hope to inspire more students to reach for their dreams. As Lucy states, “As a business owner we want to be more than just another business in the city. We want to be an example to our next generation. The community has been so welcoming to us and we hope to be here for the long run."
Moreno Valley is glad to have community-minded business owners be a part of the awesome growth and expansion taking place in the area. We welcome Inland Empire Autobody & Paint to our community. May you experience much success!