A former employee of Zierke Built Manufacturing (ZBM), Inc., has won the first round in his civil lawsuit against the Fairmont-based company. Now, Leroy John Larson is hoping to cash in even more if a jury rules in his favor. Last year, Larson sued ZBM in Faribault County District Court for wages and sales commissions […]
Continue ReadingIt’s not clear what role Winnebago, if any, may be playing in a Fairmont company’s plans for future expansion. Last December, Brad Wolf informed fellow Economic Development Authority board members that Zierke Built Manufacturing (ZBM), Inc., was bringing some of its operations back to Winnebago because they had run out of room. Wolf said that […]
Continue ReadingA company that left Winnebago last year may be bringing some workers back to the city. Brad Wolf, a member of the city’s Economic Development Authority board, says he recently spoke with Greg Zierke, owner of Zierke Built Manufacturing (ZBM), Inc. “He has no more room in Fairmont,” says Wolf. “He’s hoping to get some […]
Continue ReadingA former employee of Zierke Built Manufacturing, Inc. has waited long enough and wants to get paid. Leroy John Larson has filed a civil lawsuit seeking wages and sales commissions earned in 2017. Although the company moved its operations from Winnebago to Fairmont last year, a judge has determined the case should be heard in […]
Continue ReadingWinnebago Economic Development Authority (EDA) officials are taking another step to collect a loan of nearly $58,000. City Council members last November hired the law firm Olson & Burns, P.C., of Minot, N.D., for $4,000 to begin foreclosure proceedings to gain ownership of land in that state used as collateral. At a recent EDA meeting, […]
Continue ReadingWinnebago city leaders will give the owners of Zierke Built Mfg (ZBM), Inc., a letter supporting the company’s move to Fairmont. But, the vote to do so at Tuesday’s City Council meeting wasn’t unanimous. City Administrator Chris Ziegler says the city Economic Development Authority recently met and all board members felt the city should not […]
Continue ReadingThe owners of Zierke Built Mfg., Inc. have moved a step closer in gaining the support of Winnebago city leaders for the company’s relocation to Fairmont. Kyle Zierke and his father, Greg, attended a recent Economic Development Authority meeting and told board members the company’s two buildings will be put up for sale immediately after […]
Continue ReadingIt could cost Zierke Built Manufacturing (ZBM) thousands of dollars to get a letter from the Winnebago City Council saying they do not object to the company’s relocation to Fairmont. In 2004, when ZBM announced a $200,000 expansion they were able to take advantage of tax-free benefits provided under the Department of Employment and Economic […]
Continue ReadingWinnebago city leaders know they can’t stop Zierke Built Mfg., Inc. from moving to Fairmont, however, they want to strike a deal with company officials before they leave. On Tuesday night, the City Council tabled a request from Zierke Built vice president Kyle Zierke to sign a letter saying the city is OK with the […]
Continue ReadingWinnebago may be losing one of its largest employers soon to a nearby city. Zierke Built Mfg., Inc., is looking to set up operations in Fairmont, after searching for sites in area cities like Albert Lea and Mankato. “We’ve been growing like crazy and my problem is we can’t find any help,” says Greg Zierke, […]
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