CITY OF SIOUX CITY ______City Hall 405 Sixth Street P.O. Box 447 Sioux City, 51102

Marty Dougherty Economic Development Director 712-279-6345

For Immediate Release August 19, 2015

Bomgaars Supply Receives City Award for Growth

A “Growing Sioux City Award” was presented to Bomgaars Supply, Inc. today recognizing the company’s growth and investment in Sioux City. The award, presented by Mayor Bob Scott, was accepted by Bomgaars Supply Vice President Aaron Bomgaars. Sioux City wind shirts were provided to company executives and several new trees will be planted on the Bomgaars property following the reconstruction of Zenith Drive, signifying the company’s commitment to growing in Sioux City.

“We thank the City of Sioux City for all of their assistance with this project. This is one of the largest investments the Company has ever made and we are pleased that we were able to make it in the place we have called home for the past 60 plus years. The Distribution Center is the backbone for our retail stores and this expansion will allow to us to continue our growth and serve our customers for years to come,” said Torrey Wingert, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Bomgaars.

“We appreciate the commitment shown by Bomgaars Supply to invest in Sioux City and are proud to present them with a Growing Sioux City Award,” said Mayor Bob Scott. “Their company success across the Midwest is impressive and we look forward to watching their continued growth.”

Bomgaars Supply, Inc., a growing Midwestern leader in retail farm and ranch supply, recently completed an expansion of its Zenith Drive warehouse and distribution center in Sioux City. The $17 million project included a renovation of corporate offices, an addition of 150,000 sq. ft. to the existing 200,000 square foot distribution facility, and the retention of 177 and creation of 15 jobs. The new warehouse space includes new racking and shelving and a conveyor system that moves product to and from a 50,000 sq. ft. mezzanine above the shipping area.

A leading farm and ranch supplier throughout the Upper Midwest, Bomgaars was established in Sioux City in 1952 and remains a family-owned company. Recent expansion in to Western states such as , , and has grown the company a total of 77 stores and more than 2,000 employees company-wide. The new distribution facility will allow the company to more efficiently handle these new stores and allow for the company’s future predicted growth.