Portland, OR. Over 3,500 people received the VIP treatment at the Auto Show Sneak Peek Charity Preview on February 19th at the Oregon Convention Center. One couple won a 2020 Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro, which was provided by Audi Beaverton. Brian and Jennifer Cornilles had the winning ticket for the Audi; they’re pictured with Greg Remensperger who is the Executive Vice President of the Oregon Auto Dealers Association (Brian and Jennifer Cornilles, center) and Jeff Blackwood from Audi Beaverton.
Organizers say they’ve contributed over four million dollars to local charities with the proceeds from the Sneak Peek Charity Preview Party and the Portland International Auto Show. There were 600 vehicles from 35 manufacturers, plus exotics from around the world at the event.
Shannon Inukai-Cuffee, a second-generation dealer and President of Dick’s Auto Group, poses for a photo with Erinn Sowle who is the General Manager of Suburban Ford.
Supporters from Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) pose for a photo at The VIP Sneak Peek.
The charities help some of the most vulnerable citizens in the Portland area and the auto show is proud to support their efforts, says Greg Remensperger, executive director, PIAS. “You can’t ask for a better neighbor in your community than an auto show or auto dealership,” says Remensperger. “The auto industry has always been generous, and we are honored to help support these important organizations in their mission to serve.”
Clint Hill and Thuy Lam came in support of Meals on Wheels People and Boys & Girls Clubs.
Dave Jachter, Greg Remensperger, and Bob Lanphere, Jr. helped kick off the festivities.
The charities help some of the most vulnerable citizens in the Portland area and the auto show is proud to support their efforts, says Greg Remensperger, executive director, PIAS. “You can’t ask for a better neighbor in your community than an auto show or auto dealership,” says Remensperger. “The auto industry has always been generous, and we are honored to help support these important organizations in their mission to serve.”
Melvin Broadous and Roger Batiste enjoyed the show.
Maura and John Becker pose with the Star Wars Storm Trooper display.
This 2019 BMW i8 Coupe is a plug-in hybrid. The price of the car will be announced later, but will likely start just below $150,000.
Rich and Katie Black, from Sponsor Oregon Community Credit Union, brought their Yorkie, Higgins.
Julie and Craig Nichols were on hand. The Nichols Law Group represents a variety of businesses throughout the Northwest. Since 1988, Craig has represented the Oregon Automobile Dealers Association and the Metro Portland New Car Dealers Association.
Andie Petkus and Shaban Demirel check out the cars. Professional photographer Andie Petkus is used to being on the other side of the camera, but was out supporting the nonprofits at this event.
A host of sponsors donated food and beverages to the benefit.
Lisa Elorriaga, Lisa Handley, and Denise Gooding supported the local charities.
Some of the Ferraris on display have prices starting at $350,000.
In addition to hors d’oeuvres and full bar service on the auto show floor, the Sneak Peek offered a look at over 500 automobiles from the world’s automakers. The PIAS is the largest Auto Show in the Pacific Northwest, and the largest show held at the Oregon Convention Center.
Show dates and times for the remainder of the auto show are as follows:
Thurs., Jan. 25 10 am – 10 pm
Fri., Jan. 26 10 am – 10 pm
Sat., Jan. 27 10 am – 10 pm
Sun., Jan. 28 10 am – 7 pm
Ticket prices: Adults (13 and older) $12. Seniors $10. Military (with ID) $10. Children (7 – 12) $7
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