Business Success Stories
Guggisberg Cheese
Guggisberg Cheese was founded by Swiss cheesemaker Alfred Guggisberg, who created Baby Swiss for American tastes and built an internationally recognized producer with World Championship honors and multiple U.S. Grand Champion titles.
Keim
Keim grew from a four-person lumber mill into a fourth-generation building-supply leader, pairing business growth with community investment through education, charitable programs, innovation, stewardship, and service across Holmes County.
Ferra
Ferra grew from Eli Mast’s mobile farm-repair service into a diversified fabrication and machinery company, helping Holmes County farmers, manufacturers, and builders improve productivity through craftsmanship, customization, innovation, and practical problem-solving.
Mavin
MAVIN grew from a two-person logging operation into a vertically integrated furniture manufacturer, combining responsible forestry, craftsmanship, employee investment, and family values to become a respected Holmes County employer and industry leader.
Guggisberg Cheese was founded by Swiss cheesemaker Alfred Guggisberg, who created Baby Swiss for American tastes and built an internationally recognized producer with World Championship honors and multiple U.S. Grand Champion titles.