Business name and contact info: Panama Alternator & Starter, Inc. 413 E. 11th St. Panama City; Phone- (850) 763-3971; email: PanamaAlternator@gmail.com
Number of employees: six
Owner’s or manager’s name: Joey and Allen Ramsey
Business service provided: Selling and rebuilding alternators and starters
Years in business: 71 years. Established in 1943.
How did you get into this business? My father bought this business in 1973 and we started cleaning parts for the rebuilders at age 15. My brother and I bought the business at age 24, after my father passed away.
What do you like most about your business? It is a joy to see the response of people when you do what you said you would do. It always amazes me when that surprises people. We pride ourselves in good, honest customer service.
What, or who, is it at your business that makes it of interest? Between my brother and I, we have 80 years of experience. It’s funny sometimes because I remember when we were just kids at this business. Now, when people come in and ask for the old guys, they are talking about us, but we know starters and alternators.
Name of person completing this form: Joey Ramsey, Panama Alternator & Starter, Inc.
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