Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a Kentucky small business has taken a major step forward as Dan-O’s Seasoning LLC plans to invest $4.7 million and create 30 good-paying jobs to establish a new office in Jefferson County.
“I love to see Kentucky businesses thrive, and I am especially proud when a company grows from humble beginnings to share the news of a major expansion like we’re announcing today for Dan-O’s Seasoning,” Gov. Beshear said. “I want to thank the company’s leadership for their commitment to the commonwealth and I look forward to growing together in our New Kentucky Home.”
This investment will allow Dan-O’s to build out new office space and a test kitchen at a new location on Terra Crossing Boulevard in Louisville. The relocation will create 30 new job opportunities, including roles at the company’s headquarters. Construction on the new operation is expected to begin in January and be completed by early spring.
Dan-O’s has been a strong community partner, donating pallets of seasoning to Dare to Care to assist with meals in its Community Kitchen in West Louisville. The company also is distributing seasoning to other Dare to Care partners and for use in their frozen meals and Kids Cafe meals.
“As a proud Kentuckian, it’s an incredible honor to be recognized by our Governor. My journey began in 2015 as a bartender with a dream, and I hope that when people think of Dan-O’s, they see it as proof that hard work truly pays off,” said Dan Oliver, founder of Dan-O’s. “Be passionate about what you do, never give up and be ready to give it everything you’ve got – because with dedication and determination, anything is possible.”
Oliver established Dan-O’s in Jefferson County in 2015, with the company’s first bottle of seasoning sold in August 2016. Oliver was motivated by the challenge to develop seasonings using premium ingredients, real sea salt and no sugar or additives to inspire healthy food choices without sacrificing flavor. The company’s products can now be found at over 18,000 retailers nationwide.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg recognized the company’s early success: “The growth and success of Dan-O’s Seasoning speak to the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in our city. With this relocation, they will nearly double their staff, positioning themselves for continued future growth as a thriving part of our food and beverage economy. Congratulations to the entire Dan-O’s team on this fantastic achievement!”