[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 30, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5128-S5129]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING rosieMADE LLC

 Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, it is imperative to distinguish the 
originality of women-owned small business owners who take a leap of 
faith and invest in an idea that not only awards their own creativity 
but also inspires other women throughout the Nation. Across the United 
States, women-owned companies employ 7.9 million people, generate $1.4 
trillion in sales, and are the fastest growing segment in our economy. 
Today, I am proud to recognize rosieMADE of Meridian, ID, a women-owned 
small business committed to selling products made in the U.S.A. by 
women.
  In November 2012, Alicia Vanderschuere launched rosieMADE, an online 
marketplace that features vendors offering quality products made in the 
U.S.A. by women-friendly companies. After 15 years of experience in

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retail and corporate merchandising, Alicia Vanderschuere decided to 
follow her dreams in pursuit of owning her own business and reached out 
to the Idaho Women's Business Center, WBC, to help get started. The 
Small Business Administration's WBCs represent a nationwide network of 
educational centers designed to assist women entrepreneurs in starting 
and growing their own businesses.
  Inspired by the iconic champion for women Rosie the Riveter, 
rosieMADE aims to increase the number of women engaged in 
entrepreneurship while supporting homegrown products. In addition, 
rosieMADE offers services beyond that of selling products. The business 
promotes business prosperity through opportunities including training 
and information sessions on leadership, balancing home and work life, 
and various elements of small business. The roiseMADE team strives to 
inspire women to pursue their own business ventures by featuring women-
owned business leaders and sharing their stories. As a resource for 
women nationwide, women who have successfully overcome obstacles in the 
business environment are honored regularly in the ``Real Life Rosies'' 
section of the Web site. These success stories are aimed to encourage 
other women to take a risk and start their own businesses.
  Within a few short years, Alicia Vanderschuere and rosieMADE have 
already achieved an outstanding reputation for quality, as well as that 
of a unique Idaho gem. It is not surprising that in 2013 Alicia 
Vanderschuere was featured on the cover of the Idaho Women's Journal 
and is currently listed as one of the Idaho Women's Journal's ``Who's 
Who of Idaho Women.'' In addition, in February 2014 Alicia 
Vanderschuere received the Women of the Year Award from the Idaho 
Business Review. With rosieMADE's commitment to female small business 
owners, I hope they will inspire more women throughout the Nation to 
become entrepreneurs.
  I would like to recognize rosieMADE on their mission to promote 
products made by women in the U.S.A. and their willingness to take a 
risk in inspiring future entrepreneurs. I congratulate the entire 
rosieMADE team and wish them great success in the future.

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