A ground-breaking and “2nd Dollar of Profit” presentation was held for the Marion Lumber Company.  SEFP & Marion Lumber Co Board

members present include (l to r) Kevin Wieman, Duane Tieszen, Luverne Langerock, Randy Berens (Manager), Doug Schrag, Larry Langerock,

John Benson, Nancy Larsen (Enterprise Facilitator), Clayton Kaufman, Rex VanHove and Shawn Hofer.  Not shown is Mark Slade of the SBDC.                  

                                                                                                                                     Picture courtesy of Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc.

COMPANY:  Marion Lumber Company

MANAGER:  Randy Berens

LOCATION:  Marion

PHONE:  (605) 648-3411

NUMBER OF JOBS:  3

BACKGROUND:  Marion Lumber Company began serving Marion in 1919 and a cooperative was formed in the 1950’s.  The board of directors recently approved a plan to build a new facility to house the offices and display floor.  This will enhance the company image in a well-lit store, show-case the available products/services for the 400+ membership and be a better working environment.

ASSISTANCE REQUESTED:  Business Plan

RESULTS:  An expanded business

QUOTABLE:  “Nancy Larsen, SEFP and Mark Slade, SBDC helped provide a feasibility study which resulted in a decision of the Marion Lumber Company Board of Directors to build a new showroom/office.  The expansion would not have taken place without the feasibility study and as the manager, I am very grateful.”