Economic Development Collaborative update for April 11 — ‘It was truly a historic day for Limonera’

Limoneira Rings NASDAQ Bell and Goes Solar

By Kayla Webb

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Limoneira is having a fantastic week. Not only was the citrus and avocado provider invited to the New York stock exchange to uphold the coveted tradition of ringing the bell, the company also announced that it is doubling down on sustainability by investing in seven new solar installations across the country.

On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, many members of Limoneira’s team gathered on the NASDAQ floor—some even bringing along the company’s namesake to highlight to all those financial types what produce is all about: fun! One Vice President of Listings even kicked the event off by trying to juggle a few lemons!

“It was incredible,” said Harold Edwards after he had the honor of ringing the bell. “It was truly a historic day for Limoneira and a very memorable day for me and all of my team who were there with me.”

In addition to ringing the bell, Edwards also shared with the NASDAQ team more about Limoneira, including a few accomplishments the company is celebrating this year. I caught up with John Chamberlain post-bell to find out more.

“It as a very exciting experience ringing the NASDAQ bell,” John shared with me. “Harold Edwards, our President and CEO, spoke of the company’s 125-year anniversary, continued growth and new acquisitions, and ONE WORLD OF CITRUS global 365-day Supply Chain. Many exciting prospects for 2019 and beyond.”