Buehlers Fresh Foods

11 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n KeHE Distributors, LLC www.kehe.com n Smithfoods www.smithfoods.com For over 110 years, SmithFoods has invested in making premium dairy products and building lasting relationships. As an industry leader, we take pride in every aspect of our business and are committed to always learning, improving and innovating. We offer Retail & Direct Store Distribution, Foodservice and Private Label/Co- Manufacturing, providing a wide range of high- quality dairy products. Visit our website today to learn more. n Imperial Distributors www.imperialdist.com Imperial is recognized as the leader in both distribution merchandising of supermarket non-foods with over 625 associates who help you provide superior customer service and grow sales.Our mission is to create and deliver compelling merchandising and supply-chain solutions that strengthen our retailers and enhance the shoppers’ experience. n Hillandale Farms www.hillandalefarms.com *Hillandale Farms raises over 20 million chickens for eggs and is one of the top 5 egg producers in the country! We are family-owned and operated, and we care about the safety and conditions of our birds. Our purpose is to continue to provide the freshest, most delicious, highest quality, affordable eggs and egg products to our communities, in a sustainable manner.* are eager to understand how they will benefit from joining the Buehler team.“ The company informs potential employees not only will they be able to contribute to a 401(k), but the company ESOP contributions will also financially invest in their future - at no cost to them. “Once these employees are onboarded, they are still surprised when they receive their first annual ESOP statement. When they get this tangible proof of their part of company ownership, it affects their well-being directly”, said Ms. Monea. This realization really engages employees and positions the company as a culture of owners. When employees are invested, they come forward naturally with their ideas and suggestions regarding the company’s future growth and innovation. Suggestions have ranged from procedural updates to new products and ideas to making Buehler’s a better workplace. “Adopting and maximizing ESOP structure requires an owner to be willing to engage employees as co-owners of the business. If the Peter ODonnell right employees are onboard and are invested in the company’s success, it can only grow from strength to strength. For Buehler’s the ESOP was the best solution for everyone and provides a long term future for our employees and customers” concluded Mr. Davidson.