Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Mill Creek Cafe
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: Mill Creek Cafe of Cedar County. Throughout the 119 th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. “Mill Creek Cafe is a soup-er example of the dedication and community spirit that define Iowa small businesses,” said Chair Ernst . “ Dishing out greatness for over 15 years, Jamie and Marcia have created a welcoming space where neighbors gather to enjoy quality, home-cooked meals, strengthening Clarence one customer at a time.” Founded in 2010 by Jamie Wilhua and Marcia Syring, Mill Creek Cafe offers a rotating six-week menu featuring a wide variety of made-from-scratch meals and desserts. Built to meet the needs of a small town, the cafe has become a local staple known for its warm atmosphere, consistency, and commitment to quality. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ###
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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: Mill Creek Cafe of Cedar County. Throughout the 119thCongress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. “Mill Creek Cafe is asoup-erexample of the dedication and community spirit that define Iowa small businesses,”said Chair Ernst. “Dishing outgreatness for over 15 years, Jamie and Marcia have created a welcoming space where neighbors gather to enjoy quality, home-cooked meals, strengthening Clarence one customer at a time.” Founded in 2010 by Jamie Wilhua and Marcia Syring, Mill Creek Cafe offers a rotating six-week menu featuring a wide variety of made-from-scratch meals and desserts. Built to meet the needs of a small town, the cafe has become a local staple known for its warm atmosphere, consistency, and commitment to quality. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ###
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