Overall Rank for 2014: 3

General manager: Mark Marchant

Full-time employees: 43

2013 new-vehicle sales: 686, up 35%

Cool perk: Hard work and performance, as well as milestones, such as birthdays and service anniversaries, are rewarded with recognition, compensation and quarterly steak and beans events at Marchant's house.

Marchant on showing employees that they are valued: "In appreciation for the efforts of our hardworking associates, we provide team luncheons and barbecues as well as meals on weekends for staff on hand.
"In adverse weather, we have special treats such as ice cream or hot drinks. Gift cards to local businesses are given to standout employees. Gift cards and other items are raffled during holiday events."