Letter from the President
At the C. J. Dannemiller Co., we are committed to providing safe, quality products today and in the future. We continually strive to improve every aspect of our business, including our customer care. Business is personal, that’s why a real, live human answers the phone, and we respond quickly to emails. Every customer matters, regardless […]
C.J. Dannemiller Co. Eyes Expansion
Founded almost 90 years ago, C.J. Dannemiller Co. has deep roots in Ohio. A wholesale business-to-business (B2B) seller of nuts, popcorn, and other foodstuffs and supplies, the company is interested in expanding its business in these and other areas to meet increasing demand. New Demand Drivers The way John Dannemiller, president of C.J. Dannemiller Co., […]
Our Gradual Transformation From Farmers to Wholesale Manufacturer
Do you ever wonder how companies begin by selling one thing and over time transform into something completely different? How does someone start out as a farmer, selling door to door, and end up being a wholesale manufacturer? This is exactly what happened for C.J. Dannemiller Co. Clarence James, or C.J., as everyone referred to […]
My True North: A Business Philosophy Introspection
The entire purpose of business is to make money – which isn’t a bad thing. It is the essence of what makes America great and the phrase “land of opportunity”. The ability to start a business of your own choosing and turn it into a way of life is chance not everyone in this world […]
Employees: Finding, Qualifying and Hiring a Great Team
A business may start out with only one or two employees. But after some growth, it will be necessary to hire a bigger team. No matter what position I am hiring for, I use the same process. Although my hiring experience is limited in quantity, it has proven to be fairly successful. When planning for […]
The Culture Difference: Is Your Management Style Hurting Employee Retention?
Employees are extremely important to a company. To the customer, they ARE the company. They represent the business and ownership’s beliefs and business philosophy. Think about it; the customer calls in an order and they speak to a representatives. Are they friendly? The employees in production and the warehouse handle products. How does that product […]