Edgewood Company Named Sen. Ernst’s ‘Small Business of Week’

An Edgewood company has been named as U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s “Small Business of the Week”.

Ernst, Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced Monday that Kendrick Forest Products is this week’s honoree. 

Senator Ernst says Kendrick Forest Products is a “re-bark-able” example of the ambition and resilience of Iowa small businesses. For over four decades, the Kendrick family has been “rooted” in hard work, craftsmanship, and innovation – growing their operations from a small logging business into a global supplier supporting local jobs and strengthening Iowa communities.

Founded in 1983 by Tim and Rhonda Kendrick, Kendrick Forest Products serves the Edgewood community as a family-owned sawmill and logging company. From harvesting and milling to kiln drying and exporting products worldwide, the business delivers over 17 million board feet per year – becoming the largest sawmill in Iowa.  

Throughout the 119th Congress, Ernst is recognizing a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties.