Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Dayton Meat Products

Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties.
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Dayton Meat Products of Poweshiek County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties.
“For 67 years, Dayton Meat Products has beenmeatingthe needsof the Malcolm community,”said Chair Ernst. “This small business hascarved outa trusted name for itself across Iowa, processing more than 700 hogs and 45,000 pounds of game meat each year and earning widespread recognition for its award-winning dried beef, bacon, ham, and jerky.”
Founded in 1959 by Lawrence Dayton, Dayton Meat Products is one of Iowa’s most respected and well-known meat processors. In 1994, the family moved to South Malcolm and built their current facility, which includes a slaughterhouse, garage, smokehouse, cutting rooms, and retail store. Today, under the leadership of Lawrence’s son, Bill, and grandsons, Josh and Jake, the family-owned business continues to thrive.
Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award.
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