Forbes Recognizes Blain’s for a Second Year in a Row!
Blain’s Farm & Fleet has been recognized on Forbes magazine’s list of America’s Best Mid-Sized Employers for the second year in a row! The list is released annually and represents the top 500 mid-sized companies (those with between 1,000 and 5,000 employees). Blain’s was ranked number 293 in America and number 13 in the state of Wisconsin. Forbes gathers their data by administering surveys through online panels to ensure employee opinions were free of any company influence. The goal of the surveys is to determine which organizations make their employees “feel happy, inspired, and well-compensated.” Check out Blain’s ranking last year.
Family Atmosphere
Blain’s Farm & Fleet takes pride in being a privately-held, family-owned retailer focused on providing an inviting and supportive company culture.
“More than sixty years ago my family founded Blain’s Farm & Fleet with the understanding that our associates are our highest priority,” said Jane Blain Gilbertson, President and CEO of Blain’s Farm & Fleet. “Our core mission is to treat our associates like family and our customers like neighbors. Many of our associates stay with us for decades. As a company, we know how important it is to invest in our associates, the people who invest so much of their lives in Blain’s Farm & Fleet. Of course, we’re proud to receive this honor again, but we’re even more proud that its source is our associates themselves, who believe their ‘work-family’ deserves this award.”
Blain’s family-orientated culture promotes collaboration, new ideas, and determined associates aligned on one common goal, provide an excellent experience for every customer who shops at Blain’s Farm & Fleet.
The Company Continues to Grow
Blain’s Farm & Fleet employs over 4,000 associates in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan. This number is only going to increase as Blain’s continues its expansion into the state of Michigan. There are currently 41 store locations and 1 distributing center warehouse/office building. The main driver for this growth is Blain’s willingness to adapt to change. Blain’s is committed to expanding its product and service offerings to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers. In fact, Blain’s has launched a number of products and services over the last decade such as a Blain’s Rewards program, mobile app, drive-thru service, credit card, and an online website that’s full of a wide array of products.
Don’t hesitate to join our team and become apart of the Blain’s Farm & Fleet family. Check for employment opportunities on the Blain’s website under the careers tab!
