Everglades Equipment Re-Opens Odessa Location with Community-Wide Celebration

May 12, 2022

Odessa, Fla. — On March 26, Florida-based Everglades Equipment Group celebrated the re-opening of its newly renovated showroom at its Odessa location. Community and business leaders from around the area joined to celebrate this commemoration and meet the location’s new leadership team.

“This event was a great opportunity for us to re-introduce ourselves and redefine our lasting commitment to such a great community,” said Eric Anderson, Everglades Odessa site manager. “It has been an honor to support the Odessa community and surrounding areas and provide its members with our cutting-edge equipment and services as Florida’s largest family-owned John Deere dealer. Our new leadership team and renovated showroom demonstrate we are just as committed to the same promise of quality service.”

During the event, attendees were able to hear from leadership, enjoy family-fun activities hosted by local vendors and enter several giveaways that included a John Deere four-seater Gator rental for an entire year. Lunch was provided from locally-loved Vallarta’s Mexican Restaurant.

Located at 2240 Success Dr., Odessa, Fla., the newly renovated showroom was created to enhance the buying experience and to expand on the company’s dedication and investment in the region.

Source : Farm Equipment

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