FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        October 13, 1999

   Devansoy Farms
Elmer Schettler
712-792-9665
info@devansoy.com

Devansoy Farms Recognized for Outstanding Performance at the Governor’s Iowa Industry Conference

Des Moines-Devansoy Farms was nominated for an achievement award during the Governor’s Iowa Industry Conference and Awards Luncheon recently held in Des Moines.  At the 16th annual conference, Governor Tom Vilsack honored the state’s best businesses for demonstrating the leadership and innovation to improve their business, to serve their community, and to contribute to Iowa’s economy.

Elmer Schettler and Deb Wycoff were joined by more than 250 executives from across Iowa who attended the annual business and industry event.

Devansoy Farms was nominated for the innovative product development award for its outstanding contributions to its local and statewide economy.  “We were honored to be recognized with this award,” said Elmer Schettler.  “At Devansoy Farms, we are always looking for new and inventive ways to remain successful.  For example, Devansoy Farms has an alliance with Optimum Quality Grains a subsidiary of DuPont, to use their Non Genetically Modified, High Sucrose Soybean in the manufacturing of our soymilk powder and other soy ingredients. We appreciate the public acknowledgment of our achievements.”

“Devansoy Farms and many other Iowa companies are responsible for our state’s growing economic prosperity.  It’s an honor to recognize the people and companies that are truly making a difference,” said Governor Vilsack.  “This event gives us an opportunity to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit that exists in Iowa companies.  Their success is benefiting all Iowans.”

The Iowa Industry Conference featured presentations by three experts in modern business.  The Right Honorable Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada and chairman of Forbes Global presented insights on how today’s business can capitalize on the globalization of the world’s economy.  Calvin Campbell, Jr., chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers, discussed why manufacturing is an important source of growth in the U.S. economy and cited a number of national issues affecting the vitality of American industry.  Michael Moskow, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, discussed the remarkable turnaround the Midwest has experienced in the last decade, and the significant role its workforce is expected to play in the future.

The conference was sponsored by the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED), in cooperation with the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, the Iowa Utility Association, and the Professional Developers of Iowa.