The Breakfast Club of Minneapolis: Lupient Automotive Group

6:30-7:15AM BUSINESS NETWORKING 7:15-7:45AM BREAKFAST 7:45-8:00AM ANNOUNCEMENTS & BUSINESS EXCHANGE 8:00-8:20AM CRAFT TALK/PRESENTATIONLUPIENT AUTOMOTIVE GROUP CRAFT TALK The year was 1950, and Jim Lupient was 16. He began working part-time at a dealership in northeast Minneapolis, washing cars and running the lot. Several years later, Jim lost his father and went to work full-time at the dealership. One day he was asked to put on a sports coat and man the store while the family attended a wedding. Five sold cars later, a salesman was born! Jim Lupient was recognized for focusing on community involvement and superior customer service when he was awarded TIME magazine's "Quality Dealer of the Year" in 1990. He was the first Minnesotan to receive the honor in the award's 20 year history. Later in 1992, Jim received the Sports Illustrated American Dealer of the Year award, as well as the top foreign car sales award. Jim remains the only dealer to have received both awards in the same year. Jim's commitment to customer satisfaction is legendary in the industry and practiced every day by the Lupient family members who carry forward this lasting legacy. Anyone working in a Midwestern automobile dealership will confirm that the Lupient Automotive Group is one of the most respectable employers in the region. Jim always said that one of the biggest keys to success is the ability to surround yourself with good people. Employees at every level of the organization all have one thing in common: like Jim, they care very deeply about doing what is right for the customer. 8:20-8:30 CONCLUSION Guests are invited to attend up to two meetings for free to determine if the club and their members are a good fit for them.The fee for membership in the Breakfast Club of Minneapolis is $99 per month and is due upon receipt of the monthly invoice. There is a one-time entry fee of $100. More information about the club and membership, along with current members and weekly blog posts can be found on our website [http://www.minneapolisbreakfastclub.com].