A peek at the process
7 Sep 2016
Awards and Recognition
An award of excellence in economic development was presented by U.S. Representative Adrian Smith to Landmark Snacks on Wednesday after a tour of the facility with Beatrice officials.
The jerky and meat snacks production facility, which opened in April in Beatrice, is recognized for surpassing its three-year growth plan in a matter of months.
Owners Chad and Courtney Lottman said the company started with 25 to 30 employees with an eventual goal of 40 or 50. Now, they employ 50 employees and are hiring.
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