During National Small Business Week, Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Nimrod Meats
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On May 5, 2025, during National Small Business Week, Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced Nimrod Meats of Hardin County as the Small Business of the Week. The release states that Marine Corps veteran Rocky Damiano and Karla established Nimrod Meats in 2022 to provide a full-service meat processing facility for local farmers, hunters, and families in central Iowa. It describes a 9,800-square-foot facility that offers custom and third-party meat processing, specialized packaging, and a farm-to-table retail market. It states that Nimrod Meats will celebrate its third anniversary later this month.
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“During National Small Business Week, Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Nimrod Meats.”
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Title: During National Small Business Week, Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Nimrod Meats Date: 2025-05-05 During National Small Business Week, Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Nimrod Meats May 5, 2025 Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website HERE. Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – During National Small Business Week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Nimrod Meats of Hardin County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. “To kick off National Small Business Week, I’m honored to recognize Iowa Falls’ Nimrod Meats. Founded in 2022 by the Damiano family, this small business has grown into a cornerstone of Hardin County that offers fresh cuts of meat, local honey, and more,” said Chair Ernst. “This full-service meat processor, locker, and farm-to-table retail market continues to meat the needs of Iowans while beefing up community processing capabilities across Iowa.” In 2022, Marine Corps veteran Rocky Damiano and his wife, Karla, established Nimrod Meats to provide a full-service meat processing facility for local farmers, hunters, and families in central Iowa. The 9,800-square-foot facility offers custom and third-party meat processing, specialized packaging, and a farm-to-table retail market. The market features artisan goods and health-focused products, many of which are sourced from other small businesses across Iowa. The family-run and veteran-owned operation continues to grow its footprint, delivering premium products across the state of Iowa. Later this month, Nimrod Meats will celebrate its third anniversary. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst recognizes more Iowa small businesses across the state with her Small Business of the Week award. ### Permalink: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2025/5/during-national-small-business-week-ernst-names-small-business-of-the-week-nimrod-meats
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