BEERS + BIKES

There are some ideas that just stick the moment you hear them and this was one of those.

Our General Sales Manager, Matthew, brought forward a simple but powerful concept: build bikes for kids in our community who need them most. It wasn’t just a good idea, it was the kind of idea that defines who we are. Community Driven isn’t just something we say at Kia. It’s something we live.

It turned it into our “Beers + Bikes” event. We invited the community into the dealership, not to talk cars, not to sell anything, just to hang out and build bikes for kids who needed them. And people showed up, really showed up.

We had over 100 bikes being built right in the showroom. The big Kia Christmas tree was up and music playing, it felt like the holidays in the best way. People were laughing, helping each other figure out handlebars and pedals, grabbing pizza, enjoying a cold drink… it didn’t feel like an event, it felt like a moment.

Of course, no great event happens alone. Pam, owner of Wow!Zone, played a huge role in rallying others across the community to donate funds, making sure that every single bike went home with a helmet, too. It’s those extra touches that turn a great idea into a lasting impact.

Community Event

After the final bolts were tightened and the last handlebars were straightened, it was time to deliver. Jameer and his crew from Two Men and a Truck stepped in without hesitation, loading up every bike and helping us bring them to their new home at MY Place.

Two days before Christmas, our Kia team joined the celebration at MY Place as kids came in to pick out gifts, and saw rows of brand-new bikes waiting for them. The excitement, the smiles, the pure joy in that room… it’s something you don’t forget. It’s why we do what we do.

At Kia, being Community Driven means showing up, rolling up our sleeves, and investing in the people and organizations that make our city so special. And truthfully, it’s easy to give back when you’re surrounded by nonprofits like MY Place and community partners who care just as much as we do.

This is more than an event. It’s a reflection of who we are, and we’re just getting started!