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- The Herald News - Joliet (IL)
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- December 7, 2004
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Arnoldo Chavez and his sone Arnoldo "A.J." Chavez Jr. stand outside their business, A.J.'s Auto Sales at Collins and Columbia streets in Joliet. The elder Chavez has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Latino Business Association of Will County.
JOLIET -- Arnoldo Chavez was in the towing and auto detailing business when a friend suggested his location was so good he should try selling used cars.
So, Chavez went to the auto auction and bought three cars.
"By the weekend I sold them," Chavez said. "I said this is pretty good. The next Tuesday I bought six."
Now, A.J.'s Auto Sales carries about 50 cars and trucks at the corner of Collins and Columbia streets in Joliet.
Chavez's ...