What is your name and position in the company/business? Mike Espeset, President   What year was your company started/founded? We were founded in 1934 as James Thompson & Sons.   Where was the business located when it started? We’ve been headquartered in Ames for all 87 years.   Do you know how many employees your business started out with when it first opened? Just …

Early in 2018, the management of the Nevada Economic Development Council (NEDC) took a big pivot. After more than 20 years of having only a local director, the NEDC entered into an agreement with the Ames Chamber and Economic Development Commission (AEDC) and contracted with them for an executive director and other economic development services. John Hall became the first …

What is your name and position in the company/business? Mason Adams, Key Account Manager   What year was your company started/founded? 1917   Where is your company headquarters located? Corporate HQ – Madison, Wis.; Iowa HQ – Cedar Rapids   Is there any interesting story or detail about your company’s early days that is fun to share? We expanded service operations into places as …

What is your name and position in the company/business? Chad Randick, President & CEO What year was your company started/founded? 1974 Where was the business located when it started? Ames, Iowa When did it relocate to its present location? 1984 Is there any interesting story or detail about your company’s early days that are fun to share? Our company began producing product out of a Quonset …

What is your hometown? Nevada, IA. Occupation and company you work for? Sr. Vice President, Mid-States Companies What is a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about?  We’ve been very fortunate at Mid-States Companies over the years and especially in the last five years. We’ve seen significant growth due to our leadership and the …

Your name and your position? Dr. Bernie Stephenson, owner   What year was your company started? 1997   Where was the business located when it started? Our first location was 1011 6th St., Nevada.   Where is the business now? We relocated to a new building in May 2002 along Fawcett Parkway and remain there today.    How has the business grown? We started with …

What is your hometown? Lecanto, FL / Geneseo, IL Occupation and company you work for? Pharmacist (VP of Operations / Compliance Officer with NuCara Pharmacy) What is a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? It’s been a rewarding, but busy time coordinating our COVID response and vaccination efforts. Pharmacists are on the front …

What is your name and position in the company/business? Dave Sly, co-owner with Brad Lenz What year was your company started/founded? 2011 Where was the business located when it started? Our first location was the old Cars-n-More building (Gunderson Motors) at 60754 West Lincoln Way. Where else is the business located? We also purchased the old Deere location on Nevada’s …

What is your hometown? Norfolk, Neb. Occupation and company you work for? City Administrator, City of Nevada What is a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? I’m excited about the growth and collaboration we have with community partners. What is your role with the NEDC, and how long have you been involved? I have …

What is your hometown? Burlington, Iowa Occupation and company you work for? Principal at RMH Architects What is a fun fact about your business or something you’re doing at your business that you’re excited about? We are excited to celebrate our 35th year in business next year and to also be working on the Nevada Fieldhouse project for the city. What is your …