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Jan 22, 2025: Inside Indiana Business - Feature Article
(Boonville, IN, January 15, 2025) Southern Indiana Beekeepers Acquire Supply Store Becoming Largest Supplier in the Region
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Growing Success Bee Company Will Offer Free “Beekeeping 101” and Other Classes to Educate the Community on the Importance of Bees
(Boonville, IN, January 15, 2025) – Growing Success Bee Company announced today the
acquisition of Dogwood Ridge Bees, solidifying its position as Southern Indiana’s largest
provider of beekeeping supplies. The physical location will remain in Boonville, Indiana, with a
robust online presence at www.GrowingSuccessBees.com
“This has been a labor of love for decades,” said Melissa Schroeder, co-owner of Growing
Success Bee Company. “We’re honored to continue the legacy of those who helped us along
the way and taught us everything we know about beekeeping.”
Dogwood Ridge Bees was founded over 40 years ago by Duane and Kimberly Davis in Warrick
County. The couple, along with the late Jerry Apple—a renowned beekeeper in Dubois
County—played pivotal roles as mentors and friends to Growing Success Bee Company.
“We’re proud and humbled to carry on the legacies of Duane, Kimberly, and Jerry,” added Dan
Schroeder, co-owner of Growing Success Bee Company. “Their guidance and support have
been instrumental in helping us grow our business to what it is today.”
In addition to its expansive inventory of beekeeping supplies, Growing Success Bee Company
is dedicated to education and community engagement. The company will offer free monthly
classes covering topics such as hive installation, maintenance, inspection and honey extraction.
For more information on upcoming classes, visit www.GrowingSuccessBees.com.
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About Growing Success Bee Company: Growing Success Bee Company is a full-service beekeeping supply store serving Southern
Indiana and with an online presence at www.growingsuccessbees.com In addition to supplies, Growing Success Bee Company is
also committed to educating the community on the virtues to bees and the important role they play as pollinators in maintaining a
rich farming ecosystem. We provide free monthly classes at our Boonville, Indiana location. Allow us to share our passion of
beekeeping with you and pass on the great legacy that is truly about "nurturing bees and caring for people!" For with God nothing
shall be impossible. Luke 1:37