Pictured (L-R): Brian and Pat Handlos, Beth Handlos Wahlert, Doris and Lawrence (Waspy) Handlos, CADC Member, Paul Milligan, CADC Executive Director, Shannon Landauer, and Templeton Mayor, Ken Behrens.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Carroll Area Development Corporation presented Lawrence and Doris Handlos, Waspy’s Truck Stop with The Spirit of Excellence award on November 5, 2019.  The Spirit of Excellence award recognizes Carroll County businesses that invest resources in projects that result in a larger property tax base and additional quality jobs in Carroll County.   

The family-owned and operated Waspy’s Truck Stop is under the ownership and leadership of Lawrence “Waspy” and Doris (Quandt) Handlos, including their son, Brian Handlos (CEO), daughter Beth Handlos Wahlert (COO) and daughter-in-law Pat Handlos (Director of Operations). They have invested more than $7 million to create Waspy’s Truck Stop on 6.3 acres in Templeton located on South Rye Avenue. The truck stop currently has 19 staff at this location.

Lawrence and Doris were born and raised in Willey in Carroll County and the Handlos family has farmed in the area for years and responded to the community’s need for a truck stop, but also to serve the thousands of vehicles that pass by on Highway 141 or for those who journey to town to visit Templeton Rye.

The facility provides a beautiful convenience store that includes their Grab & Go Kitchen with a generous menu (that includes hand-cut tenderloins, hand-breaded broasted chicken, half pound burgers, hot beef and more), a large seating area, coffee bar, bakery & grocery items, walk-in beer cave, spirits den & cigar humidor, multiple fuel options, car wash, state-of the-art surveillance cameras for security on the complex, ample and wide parking spots for vehicles, semi trucks/trailers and the town’s infamous golf carts.

Businesses like Waspy’s keep the Carroll County economy vibrant, providing opportunity for employment, strong business partnerships and essential community involvement. Carroll Area Development Corporation is proud of Waspy’s and the Handlos Family and appreciates their investment in Carroll County!

For more information contact:

Shannon Landauer, CEcD
Executive Director
Carroll Area Development Corporation
712-792-4383  Fax: 712-792-4384
cadc@carrolliowa.com
www.carrollareadev.com

Why We’re Excited About Alcohology

Carroll County’s Alcohology Tour is something that residents and businesses can be excited about. It highlights the incredible energy behind Carroll’s alcohol industry, along with the amazing restaurants, shops and thriving communities that call Carroll County home. Several people and businesses have come together to make the Alcohology Tour possible. Here’s what they had to say.

“This project will help us, Templeton Rye, Iowa Legendary Rye and Carroll Brewing Co.  to promote our businesses and products within the county and throughout the region. The Alcohology Tour will also be a big asset for tourism in Carroll County. As a family winery, we love the process of cultivating our vineyard and making wine. This tour allows us to share more of what we love, while encouraging people to become a customer, enjoy a glass of wine and stay for a steak dinner at Baratta’s,” said Della Lappe of Santa Maria Vineyard & Winery.

“The Alcohology Tour will bring more brand awareness to Iowa Legendary Rye. We have a fun story to tell, and sharing the history is part of the process. Afterall, not many companies got their start with a bootlegging grandma!” said Mike Long, Director Regional Sales & Distribution at Iowa Legendary Rye.

“We thought this was a great idea from when it was first brought to our attention. Alcohology will be a great way to entice people from all over to come to Carroll County, Iowa. With this people can experience so many different types of alcohol’s, from beer to wine to whiskey. We will be taking it to events and tastings all over the state of Iowa to encourage people to come check out what we have going on here,” said Chase Prebeck, Hospitality Manager, Templeton Rye Spirits.

How You Can Support Alcohology in Carroll County

We encourage everyone to support Alcohology in Carroll County by taking the tour, learning about Santa Maria Vineyard & Winery, Templeton Rye, Iowa Legendary Rye and Carroll Brewing Co. Each is located in a fantastic property, offers tastings and the opportunity to experience the magic of alcohology in Carroll County.

“The Carroll County Chamber and locals have been so supportive over the years, visiting our winery, eating at our restaurant and spreading the word,” said Della Lappe. “The Alcohology Tour is one more way, locals can help Carroll County businesses to grow, while also creating more opportunities for everyone in the county.”

Chase Prebeck added, “We think that the people of Carroll County will love this piece. It is a great way for locals to check out these different facilities they maybe haven’t had a chance to see yet or would like to visit again. The tour is also a great way to learn about the history of our county and how it was a destination for a lot of different reasons over the last 100+ years.”

Download your Alcohology Tour brochure and plan to have some fun!

Carroll County, Iowa has launched a local Alcohology tour spearheaded by the Chamber in conjunction with local breweries, distilleries and wineries. The Alcohology tour was designed to bring awareness to the fine alcohol artisans who create everything from locally brewed beer, small batch whiskey and aged wine. No matter what your taste is, you are sure to find something that you love here.

The Carroll County Alcohology tour takes guests on a journey through Carroll’s charming communities and quaint downtowns. Experiencing the community is part of the excitement, and so is discovering Carroll’s hidden gems like one-of-a-kind boutiques and farm-to-table restaurants. Along the tour, guests will visit Templeton Rye, Iowa Legendary Rye, Santa Maria Vineyard & Winery and Carroll Brewing Co.

Templeton Rye

History buffs, whiskey aficionados, tourists and daytrip adventurists can all find something to enjoy on the tour of Templeton Rye. Guests get to be in the heart of the action – peeking into imported stills, hearing the whir of the fermenters and visiting with employees on the bottling line. The museum is equally impressive and provides a truly innovative and interactive experience. The tasting room offers samples of Templeton Rye’s world class, premium, 6-year signature reserve, available only in the gift shop. Stylish and unique swag, including apparel, cocktail specialty items and more are also available for purchase in the gift shop. Templeton Rye has received many significant accolades in the spirits industry, achieved its one-million bottle mark, and shared its spirits across the nation and the world.

Iowa Legendary Rye

Visiting Iowa Legendary Rye is another important stop on the tour. Each run of Iowa Legendary Rye is created in small batches, hand-crafted just like grandma use to make. Using the recipe that one of Templeton, Iowa’s original bootleggers, Lorine Sextro, used when her family farm was home to a closely guarded secret distilling operation, Iowa Legendary Rye is mashed, distilled and bottled on site in Carroll. The rye grain is grown right here in Carroll County by local farmer, Brian Irlbeck. The stills have been custom built based on old-school technology, giving Iowa Legendary Rye an authentic rye taste. Each bottle is hand labeled and individually numbered so you know exactly which barrel aged your one-of-a-kind bottle of rye.

Santa Maria Vineyard & Winery

Santa Maria Vineyard & Winery is located in downtown Carroll and a popular destination for wine lovers. A family owned and operated winery, Santa Maria Vineyard & Winery was established in 2005 when an old car dealership was converted into a Tuscan winery. When visiting, you can taste over 30 different wines ranging from dry to sweet, big bold reds to light and fruity whites inside or relax in the courtyard or in front of one of the fireplaces. Also located in the old Santa Maria Winery is Carroll’s newest steakhouse, Baratta’s, so you can enjoy delicious food in an amazing setting.

Carroll Brewing Co.

Beer lovers will also enjoy the tour and their stop at Carroll Brewing Co. Their taproom is housed in the same building as the brewery and has a 100-seat capacity. The atmosphere maintains much of the character of the historic space with exposed brick, original floors and a custom-built bar made out of 100-year old reclaimed retail pieces. Plus, with 30 draft lines, there’s a beer on tap for everyone. If beer isn’t your style, try some hard cider or local wine.

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Western Iowa is proud to say that Puck Enterprises has been thriving in our area for over forty years! Puck Enterprises is an industry leader in liquid manure transfer equipment and continues to be the leader of liquid transfer equipment and services here in Western Iowa.

With a history of innovation and success, Puck Enterprises has changed with the times and the landscape of the farming industry in Iowa. Starting out originally with vacuum trucks and small square balers and transitioning to manufacturing their own equipment and control systems to further customize their work for their customers. Today they offer liquid transfer products for the agricultural, oil and gas, municipalities, mining, and forestry industries. They also offer control systems and hose products for their customers. Puck Enterprises continues to grow and expand, continuing the proud tradition of over four decades of innovation and hard work.

Puck Enterprises has stood for quality and innovation for over 40 years.

From our innovative liquid transfer products and control systems, to our unwavering customer support, we take pride in knowing that with our help, customers are able to enjoy a higher quality-of-life.

So, what sets them apart from the rest? Puck Enterprises currently applies 250 million gallons of liquid manure, on an annual basis, within approximately 45 miles of Manning. This work and their services are fully customized to the area, giving Manning only the very best service. They have also grown to over 145 employees, in the Manning location, from only 15 employees in 2010! Showing a massive spike in the growth of their workforce and proving just how unique and sought after their products and services are to this community.

Puck Enterprises celebrated turning 40 this last July of 2019 in Manning, Iowa. Ben Puck, the President, CEO, and founder of Puck Enterprises, started this company in the late 1970s as a farmer who saw an opportunity to help the Iowa farming community succeed.

Family is at the core of Puck Enterprises

“Family is at the core of who we are, within our company and in our personal relationships with customers. Through decades of hard work driven by family values, we have built Puck on a legacy of innovation and being good stewards of the land.” – Ben Puck (President, CEO, and Founder)

Manning, Iowa, was the perfect place for Puck Enterprises to build their business. Employees love working and living in the area because of its culture and strong sense of community. Manning, Iowa was the birthplace of Puck Enterprises, but it has grown into a 5-location business success! Puck Enterprises now has locations in Farley, Iowa, Worthing, South Dakota, Angier, North Carolina, and Osijek, Croatia, as well as their original location here in Manning, Iowa. What started out as a small business in the heart of farm country has now turned into a national and international success story. And it all started here in Manning, Iowa, where the cornfields are overflowing with abundance, in part thanks to Puck Enterprises and their innovative work.

Even though the company has seen massive growth in the past forty years the CEO and employees alike both believe that their maintained success has to do with the people who day in and day out work hard to maintain this success. Employees and management both agree that work ethic in their workforce is the key to their success.

“If you surround yourself with good, hard-working, people, you can accomplish most anything.” – Jeremy Puck (General Manager)

With creativity, innovation, and hard work, Puck Enterprises continues to be a top industry leader in liquid transfer equipment and services. Starting our in the liquid manure field so many years ago, they now have expanded to manufacturing liquid transfer systems to other target industries, such as the oil and gas industry, and more! They have grown into a 5-location business, yet maintain their small town, hard-working mentality. Puck Enterprises is proud to call Manning, Iowa, home, and continues to thrive right here where it all began.

Puck Enterprises is truly, ‘Built to Lead.” If you are interested in learning more about Puck Enterprises you can contact info@puck.com or visit their website at www.puck.com for more information.

News Release
August 15, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Shannon Landauer
Carroll Area Development Corporation
712.792.4383
s.landauer@carrolliowa.com


Carroll – The cost to live in Carroll County is lower than the national average, according to Carroll Area Development Corporation (CADC) and The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). Carroll County’s Cost of Living Index for the 1st quarter of 2019 is 88.9. An index of 100 is average.

The Cost of Living Index measures regional differences in the cost of consumer goods and services, excluding taxes and non-consumer expenditures. It is the most reliable source of city-to-city comparisons of key consumer costs available anywhere. COLI data is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, CNN Money, and the President's Council of Economic Advisors.

The composite index is based on six components – housing, utilities, grocery items, transportation, health care and miscellaneous goods and services. CADC staff collects pricing on 60 goods and services each quarter. Results for almost 300 urban areas are available at www.coli.org.

New to the Cost of Living Index is the Small Cities Program, which allows cities smaller than 50,000 population the ability to participate. CADC has been looking for a reliable way to report this data for many years. C2ER is the gold standard. No other organization uses locally collected data on such a broad range of consumables for this many communities.

Among the 257 urban areas that participated in the 1st quarter 2019 Cost of Living Index, the most expensive urban area was New York (Manhattan), NY, (232.9). The least expensive urban area was Pittsburg, KS (82.4).

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The Carroll Area Development Corporation (CADC) provides support to the existing industry base, assists in the establishment of new industry and works to enhance area quality of place for residents and businesses throughout Carroll County, Iowa. CADC serves as a catalyst and leading resource for growing new and existing business and industry, while embracing its hard earned reputation as a collaborator, advocate and consensus builder on behalf of county businesses and residents. The CADC can be found online at www.carrollareadev.com.

OFFICE OF THE IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Kevin Hall
Communications Director
(515) 725-2942
 
MEDIA RELEASE: Iowa smashes record for most new business filings in a single month
 
DES MOINES - Secretary of State Paul Pate announces Iowans set a record for most new business filings in a single month during April 2019. Pate’s Business Services Division processed 2,326 filings for new businesses in April. The previous one-month record was 2,204, set in March of 2018.
 
The news comes while Iowa is celebrating Small Business Week and coincides with recent reports that Iowa is the best state for jobs and maintains one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation. 
 
“We're seeing small businesses flock to Iowa because we have an environment that I think is very inviting,” Secretary Pate said. “We have low interest rates, we've seen low unemployment numbers, but it's the entrepreneur who's stepping up and getting the job done.”
 
Iowa is also on pace to shatter the record for new business filings in a year, for the fourth consecutive fiscal year. More than 20,000 new businesses have filed with the Secretary of State’s Office since July 1, 2018.
 
The implementation of Fast Track Filing by Secretary Pate in 2018 allows new businesses to register with the state in just a few minutes. Previously, the process could take up to three weeks.
 
“Our office’s goal is to operate at the speed of business, not the speed of government,” Secretary Pate added. “We need to be available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and that's what we've done by putting online filing and fast tracking in our offices.”
 
A graphic showing new business filings in Fiscal Year 2019, compared to 2018, through April is available for your use by clicking here.
 
Secretary Pate’s quotes and additional comments are available in audio form for your use by clicking here.
 
An official photo of Secretary Pate is available for your use at this link.
 
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Get Outdoors and Enjoy Carroll County This Summer

Carroll County has so many beautiful outdoor spaces where residents can go for a walk, ride their bike, have a picnic or throw the ball around with their kids. These parks, trails and meetings spots have a special place in our history and in the memories of those who call our area home. Our outdoor spaces and community events are just a few of the reasons people love living in Carroll County. With a family-friendly environment, low cost of living and easy access for businesses – Carroll County truly is an amazing place to live. If you haven’t visited our County yet, grab your hat and come spend time outdoors with us this weekend.

Types of Outdoor Activities Available in Carroll County

Visitors to Carroll County can enjoy:

• Camping & Camping Cabins
  
• Biking the Sauk Rail Trail
• Fishing & Hunting opportunities
• Horseback riding
• Picnicking
• Birdwatching & Wildlife viewing
• Kayaking & Canoeing at Swan Lake State Park or on the Raccoon River
• Hiking
• Educational Programs
  
• Disc Golf at Swan Lake State Park

Learn more about our local parks and activities by clicking here.
 
Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss

• Color Fun Run/Walk 5K 2019 Held on June 8th, the Carroll Chamber's Color Fun Run and Walk 5K is a great, family friendly event. With eight color powder stations setup throughout the route, the goal of this 5K is to run or walk and have fun while getting doused in vibrant color powder! Learn more here.
  
• Iowa's FREE Fishing Weekend! Held on June 7 – 9th, the free fishing weekend allows Iowa residents to fish without a fishing license for three days!
  
• Outdoor Journey for Girls July 10 – 12th, girls are invited to come and learn about nature and explore the outdoors.
  
• Carroll Sesquicentennial On July 19 – 21st, Carroll is turning 150! Come and celebrate with a BBQ contest and Johnny Holm Band on Friday, a day of family fun on Saturday with a Kiddie Parade and so much more. On Sunday, enjoy a Merchants game and spending time in Carroll. Learn more here.

Where to Go for Outdoor Fun in Carroll County

Here are just a few of the parks, trials, outdoor spaces and events to visit this summer:

• ARTS AND ANTIQUITIES TOUR – MANNING This tour is a self-guided tour of nineteen locations in Manning that offer a small glimpse into arts, culture, and antiques in Manning. Drive, walk, or bike to the different stops. Route lengths range from half a mile to nearly six miles. www.manningia.com BREDA
  
• MEMORIAL PARK (BASEBALL STADIUM) The wonderful former home stadium of the Breda Eagles, semi-pro team of the 1940’s and the 1975 St. Bernard High School State Baseball Champions, features one of the few remaining wooden covered grandstands in the Midwest. Built in 1947 (totally restored in 2001) for $15,000, it was described as “one of the best baseball parks in the state “with grandstand seating 600 and “lighting facilities equal to any in Iowa.”
  
• CARROLL COUNTY FREEDOM ROCK Located at Willow Creek Campsite along Hwy 141 East of Manning. Ray “Bubba” Sorensen painted the Carroll County Freedom Rock in June, 2014 as part of his 99-county Iowa Freedom Rock Tour. The rock features the Milwaukee railroad trestle, noting that during World War II, troop trains used these tracks.
  
• CARROLLTON HERITAGE PARK The former site of the Carrollton Store is now a serene roadside park with a picnic table and benches. It has a map of Carrollton the way the town appeared at different dates of history by color coding. Big and Little Blue Stem native grasses and Burr Oak trees that were native to Iowa are in the park. Other areas of interest include the Carrollton Cemetery which was the first cemetery of the county. It was established in 1854. Many pioneer families and Civil War Veterans are buried here. A memorial information sign helps with genealogy searches. It is located approximately 2½ miles south of the Park. The former Carrollton School site is under construction for a bell tower. It is located a quarter mile east of the Park. County signs mark the areas.
  
• CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD DEPOT & PARK - 407 W 5th St, Carroll The unique 1896 Chicago & Northwestern Railroad depot and American Express & baggage buildings designed by Charles Sumner Frost in his classic, Victorian Romanesque style have been totally renovated. The depot buildings and adjacent, historic, railroad park have returned to their place as a community green space and meeting area. It now houses the Carroll Chamber of Commerce.
  
• DICKSON TIMBER Two miles east and four and one-half miles north of Glidden 155-acre wooded area with hiking trails, registered primitive and electrical hook-up camping, enclosed stone shelter on site. Horse camping with six electric campsites and corrals available for the horses.
  
• FARMERS MARKET Nothing beats the taste or nutrition of fresh, Iowa grown fruits and vegetables. The place to find the freshest, tastiest produce is at the Depot Plaza in Carroll, Iowa. Other products include flowers, baked goods, honey & crafted items. May through October; Wed. 3:30 pm - 6 pm and Sat. 8:30 am - 11:30 am.
  
• JOHN 15 VINEYARD 343 180th St, Scranton, IA This is a vineyard and much more. Enjoy family celebrations in the conference/event center, stay in the vineyard lodging, camp in the tree house in the timber. While you’re there, relax in the outdoors at the vineyard pond and the scenic par 3 pitch & putt golf course. Grape products available include: jelly, jam, syrup, pie and much more. Open year round, Mon. - Fri.  9 am - 6 pm, and Sat. 10 am - 4 pm, tobacco and alcohol free.
  
• LAKERS BASKETBALL COURT AND HISTORICAL MARKER Veterans Memorial Park – Corner of Forest & 22nd St, Carroll A January blizzard in 1960 resulted in an emergency DC-3 airplane landing of the professional basketball team, Minneapolis Lakers (today’s LA Lakers), including NBA great, Elgin Baylor. A former Marine pilot successfully landed the converted World War II cargo airplane in a frozen cornfield just a few yards from the marker sign in the park and next to today’s Laker Court, a basketball court in Lakers colors built in 2010 and donated by the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. The marker contains a photo and description of the event. A bronze plaque is located next to Laker Court and thanks the Lakers for sponsoring the court on the historic event’s 50th anniversary.
  
• MERCHANTS PARK (CARROLL BASEBALL STADIUM) The historic 1949 Merchants Park built for Carroll’s semi-pro team (Merchants) is a unique site for some of the finest high school, college & semi pro baseball in Iowa. Plans are progressing for a full restoration of the ballpark.

Visit, Explore and Discover Why Carroll County is an Amazing Place to Live

For more information on Carroll County, or the amenities offered here, contact Shannon Landauer, Executive Director of Carroll Area Development Corporation, at s.landauer@carrolliowa.com.

Businesses in Carroll County, Iowa can take advantage of several programs designed to help their business grow. The Carroll Area Development Corporation is the go-to resource for information on these programs, connections to regional partners, and access to capital. Established businesses, entrepreneurs and those considering relocating to one of our growing communities are invited to contact the CADC to learn about available resources and opportunities. In the meantime, here are a few of the ways the CADC and our regional partners are helping businesses grow.

Revolving Loan Funds are available in Carroll County

Local businesses can apply to receive loans ranging from $5,000 to $300,000. These revolving loan funds are available to businesses making investment in the region. These loans typically work in conjunction with a traditional bank loan, providing opportunities for borrowers to receive more loan funds or to make a lesser down payment. Applicants must contribute a minimum of 10% of the total project cost, far less than with bank financing alone.

The revolving loan fund was created to assist new or existing businesses with development and expansion. The funds may be used for land acquisition, expansion, building construction or renovation, equipment, inventory and working capital. The business must leverage other financing first as the RLF program is intended to be used for gap financing. The program aims to create or retain jobs.  Therefore, all applicants must include information on jobs to be created or retained by the proposed project.  Read this fact sheet to learn more about the lending criteria.

One Carroll County business who has received revolving loan funds is Photography by Fiscus. The Region XII Development Corporation was able to assist Jacob Fiscus with the purchase of a new location on Main Street in Carroll so that he could grow and expand his business. His photography business is action-oriented – taking pictures of youth sports players, for example. In addition, he has an artistic side that required a full studio. Click the link below to watch a video on the company or click to learn more about Photography by Fiscus.

Click here to watch videos on some of the businesses who have benefited from the Region XII Revolving Loan Fundwww.region12cog.org/business-loans/.

To inquire about this program or to apply, email s.landauer@carrolliowa.com.

Start-up Assistance

Entrepreneurs looking to start a business or to grow out of their home office, can benefit from support services ranging from creating a business plan and financial projections to learning how to export or market their services. The CADC provides businesses with information and assistance, while also connecting entrepreneurs with established programs designed to aid them in their journey to success. Some of these partners include:

• Region XII Council of Governments
  
• North Central Iowa Small Business Development Center
• Racoon Valley Electric Cooperative
• Des Moines Area Community College
• Iowa State University CIRAS
• Advance Iowa
• University of Northern Iowa
• Iowa Workforce Development
• Iowa Area Development Group
• Iowa Economic Development Authority

It can be difficult for business owners to determine which organization they should contact for a specific need. Working with CADC can help. We can ask questions to learn more about your business and then make introductions to the partners who can provide needed services and assistance.

Small Business Development Center

Businesses in Carroll County should also be aware of the SBDC and the help they offer to those who wish to start a business with a plan that will allow them to access capital investment and financing. Whether it is individual counseling, or classes such as the popular Fast Trac Entrepreneurial Training, North Central Iowa Business Center in Fort Dodge can answer many questions of the prospective business owner. Learn more on the SBDC website.

The Carroll Area Development Corporation is the go-to resource for business support
Entrepreneurs, established business owners and those considering relocating to Iowa, should contact the CADC to learn more about the advantages of doing business in Carroll County and the incentives and support offered to businesses who do. For more information, contact Shannon Landauer, Executive Director, at s.landauer@carrolliowa.com.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 26, 2019) — Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR) today announced that its American Home Shield business, the nation’s largest provider of home service plans, has been named to Forbes 2019 list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. 
“This is exciting news for many reasons, especially because the recognition is based on feedback from our associates,” said Rex Tibbens, president and chief executive officer of Frontdoor. “We’re truly transforming our company from the inside out. We’re focused on bringing innovative new services and a great experience to homeowners, and it all starts with our associates. Our goal is to create a culture that other companies will envy and emulate.”
America’s Best Employers were chosen based on an independent, anonymous survey of 50,000 U.S. employees who worked full or part-time for companies that employed at least 1,000 people. 
Employees rated their willingness to recommend their employer to friends and family, as well as evaluated other employers in their industry as positive or negative. Employees also evaluated their employers based on factors including working conditions, salary, potential for development and company image. 
“We have a talented team of more than 2,200 associates who do great things for our customers every day,” said Jen Alessandra, chief people officer of Frontdoor. “Our company is committed to creating an environment for associates where they can grow, develop and enjoy a rewarding career. This is a tremendous honor, and we’re thrilled that our flagship brand, American Home Shield, was named one of America’s Best Midsize Employers.”

About Frontdoor 
Frontdoor is a company that’s obsessed with taking the hassle out of owning a home. With services powered by people and enabled by technology, it is the parent company of four home service plan brands: American Home Shield, HSA, Landmark and OneGuard. The company operates five customer service centers, employs approximately 2,200 associates, and serves more than two million customers across the U.S. through a network of more than 16,000 pre-qualified contractor firms that employ over 45,000 technicians. The company’s customizable home service plans help customers protect and maintain their homes from costly and unexpected breakdowns of essential home systems and appliances. With more than 45 years of experience, the company responds to over four million service requests annually (or one request every eight seconds).  

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