Ark City business named Exporter of the Year

Governor Laura Kelly recently visited Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, LLC. in Arkansas City to honor the company for being named the 2020 Governor’s Exporter of the Year. Creekstone’s premium beef is sold in 73 foreign markets across the world, making exporting an essential part of its overall business success and sustainability. According to Creekstone, 20% of company sales are generated from exporting. A release from the Governor’s office says the company has made a significant impact on the surrounding community, having contracted with more than 300 different vendors annually for a total of approximately $90 million. A $150 million expansion currently is in the works.