Wells family leaves lasting impact on Siouxland

Beginning merely – like many entrepreneurs – and rising the enterprise into the No. 2 ice cream maker within the nation isn’t small stuff. One of many largest employers within the area, it has been a supply of a lot pleasure in Le Mars, the state of Iowa and the nation.

So when Mike Wells, the CEO of Wells Enterprises, introduced Wednesday the corporate has been offered to Italian confectioner Ferrero, a little bit of our coronary heart sank. Certain, we’re blissful the corporate will proceed to thrive and develop, however the concept the Wells household isn’t shepherding it takes some getting used to.

Drive down the streets of Le Mars and you may see proof of their work. Even a brand new signal declaring it the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” has its connection to the household. The post-Thanksgiving “Christmas in Le Mars” celebration was Wells-driven. Shops, initiatives, vacationer sights even have their connections.

As a result of Mike and Cheryl Wells will proceed to reside in Le Mars, we are able to assume their affect gained’t diminish. As a result of he’s nonetheless an adviser to the corporate, we all know Mike Wells gained’t let it take a mistaken flip.

Nonetheless, there’s that second of disappointment. The founders’ hands-on strategy, their willingness to contain the group (do the analysis on Blue Bunny) and their willpower to make an impression can’t go unrecognized.

Wells Enterprises has been a task mannequin for a lot of, proving you possibly can succeed in case you’re prepared to place within the work.

Thanks to the household for being nice employers, exemplary residents and robust leaders.

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