The Ripon Chamber of Commerce has announced the grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration for Ripon’s newly owned Hy-Vee grocery store. Join us in welcoming a valued new partner into the community on Wednesday, November 6, at 7:00 a.m. Hy-Vee, Inc., an employee-owned corporation known for quality, variety, and exceptional customer service, operates over 285 stores across eight Midwestern states. Hy-Vee ranks as one of America’s most beloved grocery chains, recognized as one of the Top 5 Most Trusted
Brands, and was voted the #1 grocery store in USA Today by readers in 2024. Customers can always find “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle,” thanks to Hy-Vee’s more than 93,000 dedicated employees. Phil Hammermeister, the new Store Director, is ready to lead the store’s exceptional team of assistant managers: Melissa Griffin, Stephanie Sauerbrei, DuWayne Wichman, and Michael Wichman. Together, they are committed to bringing Ripon a unique shopping experience with Hy-Vee’s renowned emphasis on convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise, and superior service. Hy-Vee will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week starting November 6th. Hy-Vee recently purchased Webster’s Markeplace
