Business View Magazine l November 2022

212 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 11 AT A GLANCE ANNAPOLIS CARS WHAT: Automotive Dealership Group WHERE: Annapolis, MD WEBSITE: www.annapoliscars.net F rank Ferrogine started selling cars early in his career in the 1970s. In less than 30 years, he had become owner of one of the fastest growing automotive dealership groups in Maryland with Annapolis Cars. Today, that business is well-known in and around Annapolis for its commitment to local charitable causes, outstanding customer service, and as a great place to build a career. Annapolis Cars includes five dealerships: Annapolis Hyundai, Annapolis Subaru, Gateway Subaru, Volvo Cars Annapolis, and Genesis of Annapolis. Over the years, dealership locations have moved and expanded to reflect the company’s overall growth and increased level of customer loyalty it has earned from the local community The Annapolis and Gateway Subaru stores sales of new and pre owned Subaru models lead other retailers in their market.The company’s four other dealership locations have grown by double digit most years as well. “We have a great market in Annapolis,” Ferrogine says. “It’s a very unique market because of our location, where half of our customers follow Washington DC media and the other half follow Baltimore media. We reach out to both and have created a positive reputation that has served us as well.” Part of the company’s success can be attributed to its core value of “Higher Standards” which refers to taking care of its customers and employees while providing value for all. Given Annapolis’ location and the fact that it is home to the U.S. Naval Academy, many of the seemingly countless charities that Annapolis Cars supports are involved in the maritime community. One is the Annapolis Maritime Museum, which educates youth and adults about the area’s rich maritime heritage and