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Camellia Collision Center, a locally owned and operated collision repair center celebrates five years in business this year. To commemorate the occasion, owners Jason and Janet Reaves invite the community to join them for a back-to-school giveaway event July 29 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Manager Laken Posey said that the family business opened in 2018 and has grown tremendously over the last five years. The Greenville Chamber of Commerce named it Small Business of the Year, for the years 2020 through 2022, The collision center also earned the title of The Greenville Advocate’s Best Auto Body Repair Shop. 

Posey noted that in the Greenville area, local businesses support each other’s successes. 

“We appreciate the community involvement as well,” she said. “This is our way of giving back, as we celebrate this major milestone.”

According to Posey, the business opened with only about five employees and has expanded to employ 15.

Owner Jason Reaves said he is extremely proud of the hard work and dedication his team has shown. 

“We will never take for granted how much support we have been shown by our community,” Reaves said. “Five years is such a hard-earned milestone and we have worked tirelessly to achieve it. We didn’t want to be just another collision shop.”

As a gift to the community, Camellia Collision Center is giving away 100 backpacks, stuffed with school supplies and will draw names for door prizes every hour. Guests can enjoy hot dogs and burgers, and a bounce house for the children. 

Camellia Sweet Treats will also be on deck, serving up some delicious goodies. 

Reaves said he remembers being a little boy in Greenville and wishing he had new supplies for school. That memory helped to inspire the couple’s desire to celebrate the business anniversary by giving to their community.

“Giving back does my heart good, and keeps me grounded,” he said.

“We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts,” said Janet Reaves. “We couldn’t have done this without you, and the best is yet to come!”

Camellia Collision Center is located at 558 Greenville Bypass, and can be reached  by calling(334) 382-AUTO.