RICHMOND, Va., (November 3, 2009) – CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has been designated as a Howard County Healthy Workplace with a Silver Certificate by the Howard County Health Department in Maryland.  This was the first year the Howard County Health Department honored organizations with a commitment to overall health.

“Striving to create a healthy workplace for our associates remains a top priority,” said Tom Marcey, Mid-Atlantic regional vice president for CarMax. “We continue to improve our practices and policies because achieving a work-life balance in a safe, happy environment is what every associate deserves.”

CarMax offers a variety of programs and benefits for associates’ health and well-being that include: comprehensive health plans, a health and wellness program, financial and retirement planning, an employee assistance program, adoption and educational assistance, and tobacco cessation and Weight Watchers programs. In addition, all CarMax stores are equipped with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and several associates in each store are trained on their use as well as on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

 

The Healthy Workplaces Program recognizes Howard County, Maryland workplaces that are committed to improving employee health and well-being through six main areas of worksite wellness: culture of wellness, physical activity, mental health, environmental health, nutrition and safety.  There are three award designation levels for certified businesses: Bronze, Silver or Gold certification. A review panel, composed of business representatives, health professionals and community members, reviewed all applications and selected qualified recipients.

About CarMax
CarMax, a FORTUNE 500 company and one of the FORTUNE 2009 “100 Best Companies to Work For,” is the nation’s largest retailer of used cars. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., CarMax currently operates 100 used car superstores in 46 markets. The CarMax consumer offer provides our customers the opportunity to shop for vehicles the way they shop for items at other national retailers, and it is structured around four customer benefits: low, no-haggle prices; a broad selection; high quality vehicles; and customer-friendly service. During the twelve months ended February 28, 2009, the company retailed 345,465 used vehicles and sold 194,081 wholesale vehicles at its in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at http://www.carmax.com.

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Media Contacts
Trina H. Lee, Director, Public Relations, 804- 747-0422 ext. 4197
Elia Imler, Public Relations, 804-747-0422, ext. 4029 Twitter: @CarMax