The House Committee on Small Business and Chairman Rep. Roger Williams recently hosted a Small Business Showcase in honor of National Small Business Week, where 15 small businesses from across the country were recognized for their contributions to Main Street businesses. Nick Davis and Jason Duff from Small Nation were among the participants, sharing insights about their work in revitalizing small towns.
During the showcase held at the U.S. Capitol Building, Duff, Davis, and Karen Kerrigan from the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council highlighted projects like Six Hundred Downtown Pizzeria, Brewfontaine craft beer bar, and the Historic Opera Block project in Downtown Bellefontaine. They emphasized the importance of advocacy for Main Street businesses and expressed gratitude for being able to celebrate Small Business Week on Capitol Hill.
The event was attended by important figures such as House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Whip Tom Emmer, who commended the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses like Small Nation. Kerrigan also expressed her appreciation for their advocacy efforts and acknowledged the significant role that small businesses play in economic growth.
