Meeting: Honoring the Nation’s Small Business Heroes

Committee on Small Business

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 (10:00 AM)

2360 RHOB
Washington, D.C.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has designated May 5-11 as its National Small Business Week. To honor all of America’s entrepreneurs, the House Small Business Committee is saluting “Heroes of Small Business,” those leaders who exemplify the determination, hard work, and creativity that showcases the American entrepreneurial spirit. Entrepreneurs from across the country will testify on their small business success stories. The Committee will examine the important role these firms play in creating jobs, growing our economy, and investing in our local communities.

Witnesses

Panel one

Ms. Gia Giasullo
Owner, Brookyln Farmacy & Soda Fountain, Brooklyn, NY

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM

Ms. Amy Fox
President & Operations, Spiral Brewery, Hastings, MN

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM

Mr. Nels Leader
Vice President, Bread Alone Bakery, Lake Katrine, NY

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM

Mr. Robert Hoffman
Broker, Robert Hoffman Realty Inc., Albert Lea, MN

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM

Panel two

Mr. Jason Brochu
President and Co-Owner, Pleasant River Lumber, Dover-Foxcroft, ME

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM

Mr. Bill Skalish
Owner, Granite Tech, Inc. and The Benchmark GRP, LLC, Landenberg, PA

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM

Mr. Jerry Kortesmaki
Owner, London Road Rental Center, Duluth, MN

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM

Panel three

Mr. Dave Walton
Farmer, Iowa Soybean Association, Wilton, IA

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM

Ms. Brittney Reese
Co-Founder and Head FIT Coach, FIT & NU, Aurora, CO

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM

Ms. Colleen Bhatti
Owner, Cruze Farm, Knoxville, TN

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM

Mr. Shawn Pulford
CEO, LB Water, Chambersburg, PA

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  • Witness Statement [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM
  • Witness Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Hearing: Witness List [PDF] Added 06/05/2019 at 12:31 PM

First Published: May 1, 2019 at 02:46 PM
Last Updated: June 5, 2019 at 12:31 PM


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