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Jamestown\u00a0 (JSDC) \u2013 In 1981, two North Dakota brothers with entrepreneurial spirits, Steven and Charles Schmeichel, began a business in their garage.<\/p>\nJamestown\u00a0 (JSDC) \u2013 In 1981, two North Dakota brothers with entrepreneurial spirits, Steven and Charles Schmeichel, began a business in their garage.<\/p>\n
It was there that they founded the Agri-Cover Roll Tarp System to cover semi-trucks when hauling grain. Since then, they have grown Agri-Cover, Inc. to become a leader in their industry with 140 employees in their hometown of Jamestown, North Dakota.<\/p>\n
Agri-Cover received the Growing Jamestown Award from the Jamestown\/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) in the early 2000\u2019s. They received that honor again in 2018.<\/p>\n
When asked to describe the award, JSDC Business Development Director, Corry Shevlin, explained \u201cThe Jamestown\/Stutsman Development Corporation honors local businesses every year with our Growing Jamestown Award. When choosing a business to receive this award, the JSDC looks at two specific criteria: the business must be working with the JSDC or have done so in the past and the business must have a positive influence on our local economy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joan Morris, CPA, CMA Controller with Agri-Cover said: \u201cWe were extremely proud to win the award in the early 2000\u2019s and are excited to win again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Morris reports Agri-Cover has a history of \u201ccontinual innovation\u201d which has made them a strong contributor to the area\u2019s economy. It is an organization that listens to their customers and constantly changes according to industry needs. Agri-Cover adapts to changing processes and systems with high quality, cutting-edge products. Since the Roll Tarp System, inventions have included Access Roll-Up Covers for truck beds, Snowsport Utility Plows, Lowmax Hard Tri-Fold Covers for truck beds, Adarac Truck Bed Racks, Rockstar Mud Flaps, and ACI Off-Road LED Lights.<\/p>\n
When asked how they contribute to the community, Morris noted they focus on recruiting employees from the region. Hiring is rarely due to turnover but to expansion. Morris has been with Agri-Cover for 15 years. \u201cIt is a very nice place to work. They are attentive to employee needs.\u201d<\/p>\n
The positive culture of the organization also includes philanthropy. Morris is proud to be a part of Agri-Cover because they \u201ctry to improve the area we live in\u201d by providing donations whenever they see a need. This is done in a \u201clow-key\u201d manner because Agri-Cover cares, not because they are looking for recognition. Employees are encouraged to contribute to the community and, if time away from the business is needed to do so, \u201cthey always say \u2018yes\u2019 \u201d.<\/p>\n
Agri-Cover\u2019s growth is extraordinarily impressive. From a home garage in 1981 to a small schoolhouse that expanded twice, to their current location built in 2002 which has most recently expanded this year. This is an innovative, inspired company that knows how to grow responsibly and successfully. In fact, by the time you\u2019ve finished reading this article, another new and unique product may have been launched by Agri-Cover.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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