Caldwell Company Celebrates 100 Years with Four Events
When George Crookham left Iowa in 1911 to grow popcorn seed in Idaho, he probably never dreamed his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren would continue in his footsteps. Today the company he founded, Crookham Company, is known for its sweet corn and onions as much as for its popcorn.Yesterday, after more than two years of planning, we held the last of four centennial celebrations. During the past month we have celebrated with buyers, employees, retirees, family, friends, and local businesses. The Canyon County Commissioners designated September 9 as Crookham Company day in Canyon County.
On August 19 the company hosted their national and international sweet corn seed buyers. Attendees from Europe, South America, Japan, Asia, Australia, Canada and across the U.S. gathered for a full day of activities, including tours of the production fields and research stations and a catered picnic lunch at Ste. Chapelle Winery, as well as special activities for spouses. In the evening, the Caldwell Night Rodeo board hosted a pre-rodeo barbeque (http://www.idahopress.com/news/after-a-century-crookhams-very-proud/article_759b7118-cae5-11e0-8d84-001cc4c03286.html). The following day attendees enjoyed whitewater rafting on the Payette River. For many this was their first exposure to a favorite Idaho pasttime.
On August 25 the company hosted U.S. popcorn buyers for a day of field and plant tours culminating with a wine tasting and catered dinner at Ste. Chapelle Winery. The following day attendees were also treated to whitewater rafting.
September 8 was employee appreciation day and included a catered lunch for all current employees. Yesterday, September 9, over 600 people attended an open house for company retirees, family, friends, and businesses in Caldwell and Canyon County.
Many thanks to all the merchants who went above and beyond to make these events special. Thanks to the hotels in Caldwell and Nampa who juggled our room needs with those of the Caldwell Night Rodeo participants; to Caldwell Transportation for providing bussing for our visitors. Many thanks to Linda Lee and her staff at Family Ties Catering, who catered all four events; to Carlas Brown of Brother Brown's BBQ for the meat for the employee lunch and open house. Thank you, also, to the staff at Ste. Chapelle Winery and those at Cascade Raft Company for giving our visitors such a special experience and to Lakeside Lavender Farm, who provided a personal tour for spouses. Last, but not least, thanks to Melissa at Brown Rental for the gorgeous linens and other items they provided. Happy birthday, Crookham Company, and many more.
On August 19 the company hosted their national and international sweet corn seed buyers. Attendees from Europe, South America, Japan, Asia, Australia, Canada and across the U.S. gathered for a full day of activities, including tours of the production fields and research stations and a catered picnic lunch at Ste. Chapelle Winery, as well as special activities for spouses. In the evening, the Caldwell Night Rodeo board hosted a pre-rodeo barbeque (http://www.idahopress.com/news/after-a-century-crookhams-very-proud/article_759b7118-cae5-11e0-8d84-001cc4c03286.html). The following day attendees enjoyed whitewater rafting on the Payette River. For many this was their first exposure to a favorite Idaho pasttime.
On August 25 the company hosted U.S. popcorn buyers for a day of field and plant tours culminating with a wine tasting and catered dinner at Ste. Chapelle Winery. The following day attendees were also treated to whitewater rafting.
September 8 was employee appreciation day and included a catered lunch for all current employees. Yesterday, September 9, over 600 people attended an open house for company retirees, family, friends, and businesses in Caldwell and Canyon County.
Many thanks to all the merchants who went above and beyond to make these events special. Thanks to the hotels in Caldwell and Nampa who juggled our room needs with those of the Caldwell Night Rodeo participants; to Caldwell Transportation for providing bussing for our visitors. Many thanks to Linda Lee and her staff at Family Ties Catering, who catered all four events; to Carlas Brown of Brother Brown's BBQ for the meat for the employee lunch and open house. Thank you, also, to the staff at Ste. Chapelle Winery and those at Cascade Raft Company for giving our visitors such a special experience and to Lakeside Lavender Farm, who provided a personal tour for spouses. Last, but not least, thanks to Melissa at Brown Rental for the gorgeous linens and other items they provided. Happy birthday, Crookham Company, and many more.
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