[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 11 (Thursday, January 22, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S419]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING BOYETT PRINTING & GRAPHICS, INC.

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, the expansion of a small business 
can refer to the size of the building, customers, as well as inventory, 
but sometimes expansion can lead a small business toward a much more 
extensive track than its original direction. For this week's Small 
Business of the Week, I would like to recognize a Louisiana business 
that has broadened its scope and impact far beyond the size of its 
storefront. Boyett Printing & Graphics, Inc. of Shreveport, LA, is 
well-known for its printing and also offers an immense variety of 
services and products to the customers of northwest Louisiana.
  In March 1994, John and Janet Boyett founded their printing business 
right in their home office. Their first official project was to print 
the church bulletins for the local Broadmoor Baptist Church. Five years 
later, the Boyetts' flourishing business outgrew their home, and they 
moved to the heart of Shreveport, hiring seven full-time employees in 
the process. The Boyetts' commitment to extraordinary service and 
quality products has buoyed their success for over 20 years.
  These days, Boyett Printing & Graphics, Inc. provides printing on 
items such as brochures, business cards, newsletters, and stationery. 
Printing is also available on over 30,000 promotional products, which 
includes a vast variety of items from apparel to party favors to first 
aid kits. Their services, however, go far beyond what their printing 
label might suggest. Boyett Printing & Graphics, Inc. supplies creative 
graphic design services, as well as mailing services, booklet binding, 
letterpress, as well as bindery and finishing services. This broad 
array of operations truly allows this small business to be a ``one stop 
shop.''
  Another way the Boyetts have set themselves apart is through their 
efforts to have a low impact on the environment. They prioritize 
recycling, using biodegradable inks and water soluble chemicals, and 
purchasing their paper from decades-old tree farms--even when it is 
more expensive. That is why their website is innovative and user 
friendly. Customers can submit an order or request price estimates. 
They can also sift through helpful ideas, business news, constructive 
tips, printing terms, as well as the latest versions of graphic art 
software. It is no wonder they were awarded an A-plus rating with the 
Better Business Bureau.
  Their philosophy is founded on trust, reasonable prices, quality 
work, and friendliness, and clearly, it works. I am honored to 
recognize a business that anticipates its customer's needs, works with 
urgency and enthusiasm, and provides necessary services to the 
community with such dedication and convenience. Congratulations to 
Boyett Printing & Graphics, Inc. for being selected as this week's 
Small Business of the Week, and thank you for all of your service to 
the northwest region of Louisiana.

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