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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextMs. ERNST. Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to honor Green Real Estate & Auction Co. of Sac County, IA, as the Senate Small Business of the Week.
In 1872, Col. Festus J. Green emigrated from Somersetshire, England. At just 14 years old, he started building a career in farming, masonry, and auctioneering. In 1894, Col. F.J. Green & Son was officially founded and laid the groundwork for what would eventually become known as Green Real Estate & Auction Co. This five-generation family business is rooted in hard work, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to serving rural Iowa communities.
Over the past 132 years, Green Real Estate & Auction Co. has grown alongside Iowa's agricultural economy while maintaining its family- centered values and exceptional customer service. Today, under the leadership of Jim Green, a fifth-generation auctioneer and real estate broker, the business continues to provide auctioneering, both farmland and residential real estate services, and farm consignment to clients across western Iowa. The company has become a trusted resource for families, farmers, and businesses navigating property sales, estate transitions, and agricultural transactions. With a team of under a dozen employees, the business supports local jobs while contributing to the vibrancy of Sac City and the broader Sac County community.
Co. reflects the strong, civic-minded spirit that defines Iowa small businesses. The Green family supports local initiatives, including participation in county fair activities that remain central to the region's agricultural traditions. Beyond Sac County, Green Real Estate has active membership in the National Auctioneers Association, Iowa Auctioneers Association, and the United Counties Board of Realtors, demonstrating their continued involvement in the industry. This commitment to local and national engagement demonstrates Green Real Estate's dedication to entrepreneurship and economic growth in Sac County.
efforts. The business supports Pheasants Forever, local schools, and health-related community benefits. Green Real Estate has also held auctions benefiting the local 4-H program and other charitable causes throughout Sac County. Even as the business has expanded across generations, the Green family remains committed to preserving the personal service, trust, and community relationships that have defined the company for more than a century.
Green Real Estate & Auction Co., for their dedication to Sac City and Sac County. I look forward to their continued success and wish them the very best in the years ahead.