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Gary Barbera and his dealerships, Gary Barbera #1 Chryslerland and Gary Barbera Chevyland, have been at the forefront of the industry’s contributions to the Philadelphia area. With over 20 years of charitable endeavors, Gary Barbera has demonstrated time and again their love of the community and commitment to be the best corporate citizen. This devotion is based in the values and principles of their organization: to help and serve their customers beyond the purchase of a vehicle.

Both as a private and corporate citizen, Gary Barbera has worked selflessly for children through support of the Autism Society of America, Northern Home for Children, St. Vincent’s Home for Children and the Principal for a Day Program. In addition, Gary Barbera has served on the board and supported the West Philadelphia High School Automotive Program. They are also proud to have recently completed the record-setting Gary Barbera’s 24^th Annual Archbishop Ryan Golf Outing whose monies, which included a personal donation of $20,000, go towards scholarships for needy youth.

Gary Barbera has been recognized by the Susquehanna Community Festival Board of Directors as a Corporate and Community Champion and was named PhillySport Magazine’s 2007 Dealer of the Year. He has also been recognized by the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for work in the community and integrity in business.

This year’s Chevrolet Showcase has merged Gary Barbera’s corporate and community interests providing much-needed revitalization of the block on Route 1 between Robbins and Levick Streets where the newest dealership resides. Taking General Motor’s national GO GREEN, SAVE GREEN environmental program to task, the Gary Barbera cleaned and renewed the entire area, paving the way for a cleaner Philadelphia.

Gary Barbera was also an active participant in raising and donating monies to the family of slain Philadelphia Sergeant Stephen Liczbinski.

Gary Barbera will strive to set the bar of corporate citizenship by helping the Philadelphia area through their commitment to community responsibility.

About Gary Barbera:

Gary Barbera Auto group provides Philadelphia and the surrounding area with a huge selection of new and used Dodges, Chryslers, Jeeps and Chevys at two Philadelphia locations. Gary Barbera is devoted to helping and serving their customers with friendly and knowledgeable staff and is active in the community. See www.garybarbera.com for more information.

This fall, save some green (while everything else turns red, orange and brown) with Transit Systems’ moving tips.

To most people moving is an exhausting and expensive undertaking and that exhaustion and cost only increase with distance. But Transit Systems, an expert in moving and shipping services, has developed some tips for those long-distance moves. These tips, when properly employed, could save hundreds or even thousands of dollars. The following have been compiled through years of industry experience and customer feedback. Transit Systems proudly presents the Top Five Money-Saving Tips for Long-distance Moving:

Tip #1: Pay only for the space that is used. Moving companies typically dedicate a full truck to the move regardless of the space utilized. Consider a freight company that provides household goods transport. Each individual household load is sealed in its own section of the truck behind a locked divider. You will have to hire a separate moving crew, but even with this additional labor cost added in, the savings can be significant.

Tip #2: Take the DIY approach to loading and unloading. Although many moving companies do not allow customers to load and unload, contact the company and find out. Selecting a freight carrier (over a moving company) and using family and friends to load and unload can cut the total moving costs in half. If you cannot find a company that allows this, see Tip #1 above.

Tip #3: Pay for insurance. Yes, strictly speaking, insurance is an expense. But it is pennywise and pound foolish to move without it. Some degree of damage is practically inevitable during a long-distance move. Unless you are a furniture restoration professional, insurance will save you in the long run.

Tip #4: Do your own packing. Or at least the majority of it. Packing takes time, and time costs money. If you are willing to spend time upfront, your total moving costs will decrease.

Tip#5: Ponder, plan and prepare. A well thought-out move will create all sorts of savings, especially cost. Consider specifically what items should be professionally moved and what items are better off selling, giving away to friends or charity or simply discard. Create a detailed, written inventory and sort accordingly. This will prevent you from paying to move unwanted items unnecessarily.

Whether planning a move across the country, city or around the corner Transit Systems tips offer money-saving concepts to reduce common frustrations and moving anxiety. Removing some unnecessary costs from the equation will not only make your long-distance move more cost-effective, it will make your move more enjoyable.

About Transit Systems Inc.
Transit Systems Inc. is a nationwide provider of moving and shipping services to consumers and small businesses. They are available on the web at http://www.transitsystems.com. In business for over 19 years, TSI is licensed by the Department of Transportation and is approved by UPS and Mail Boxes Etc. for their centers to use.

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