Classic Auto Body and Owner Mario Tommolillo have always cared deeply for the Paterson community. We respect our great city and appreciate all the time we get to spend with our customers local to us.

Mario is a true example of an immigrant taking a chance at achieving the American dream, and thriving in the opportunity. We plan to serve this community for many years to come, improving and increasing all the great relationships we’ve formed along the way.

[/fusion_youtube] President and Owner Mario Tommolillo was committed to growing Classic Auto Body in 2013. Mario turned to the New Jersey Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to assist his vision to expand. The SBDC assisted the business in identifying potential revenue and financial projections to apply for a bank loan to fund the expansion, which included purchasing a neighboring building.

The SBDC recommended Mario work with William Paterson University’s Business School allowing honor students to analyze the business and develop a business plan with recommendations for navigating the expansion effort successfully. The shop utilized several action items from the business plan, hired a full-time employee and two part-time employees, and increased their annual revenue by 5% over the previous year.