9/27/2012

PHOTO: Doug Kucko, left, and Mel Pearson, right, accept the Philanthropy Award on behalf of AgStar.

Four awards were presented Tuesday at the Barron County Economic Development Corp’s 17th Annual Business Awards Banquet.

AgStar received the Philanthropy Award. Since 2008, the company has given $10,000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Barron County.

FG Products was named the honoree for Outstanding Growth. The manufacturer of bulkheads and delivery van coolers has grown to employ 90 persons and serve 2,000 customers since founded in 1962.

Country Lake Market and Pantry was named the Model Start-up firm. The company operates a farm market at which consumers can buy fresh food directly from growers.

Ridgeland-Chetek Cooperative was given the Longevity Award. Established in 1931 with 155 members, it has grown to approximately 6,000 today.

Craig Culver, founder and CEO of the Culver’s restaurant chain, gave the keynote address. For the full story, see the October print edition of BusinessNorth, which mails next week.

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