City Celebrates Grand Opening of Advance Auto Parts with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

By: Matt Brown

Director, Grand Terrace Chamber of Commerce

Photo Courtesy of:

Elysia Fernandez

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Pictured from left to right, Toni Epps Vice President Chamber of Commerce, Tara Cesena Planning Commissioner, Councilman Ken Henderson, Councilman Jeff Allen, Mayor Bill Hussey, Store Manager Doug Inaba, Regional Manager Manny Moore, Councilman Doug Williams, Chamber President Claudia Cooley, Dale Cooley. Standing in front of Advance Auto Parts Store after cutting the ribbon.

Grand Terrace Mayor Bill Hussey, accompanied by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson and Councilmembers Henderson and Allen, led the celebration of the Advance Auto Parts' newest store in Grand Terrace. The event, marked by a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony, welcomed Doug Inaba, Store Manager, and Manny Moore, the Regional Manager, along with local dignitaries and community members. Inaba expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the community for its warm reception of the new store. He proudly announced that they had achieved their first month's sales goals within a remarkable four days of opening. Moore, a long-time resident himself, expressed his joy in becoming part of the Grand Terrace business community. Mayor Bill Hussey extended his congratulations to the Advance Auto Parts team and expressed gratitude for their decision to locate the business in Grand Terrace The relocation of Advance Auto Parts from Riverside to Grand Terrace marks a significant gain for the city. Following the expiration of their lease in Riverside, the search for a new location led them to Grand Terrace. This move brings with it a substantial existing customer base, eliciting enthusiasm among local auto enthusiasts for the accessibility of a full-service auto parts store boasting an extensive onsite inventory. Advance Auto Parts is one of the nation's largest auto parts retailers with over 6,000 stores in 40 states. With $5 Billion dollars in annual sales and millions of loyal customers throughout the US you will be offering top quality automotive parts and products from a well known and well respected brand. Advance Auto Parts' new store is conveniently located at 22451 Barton Road and operates from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Saturday, and 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sunday.