[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 106 (Thursday, July 9, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S4950]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING SAFE HAVEN ENTERPRISES

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, small businesses are often on the 
forefront of innovation and safety. American entrepreneurs create and 
take advantage of opportunities to transform the ways in which we 
secure our property, aid in natural disasters, and protect our 
families. This week I would like to recognize Safe Haven Enterprises of 
Jennings, LA as Small Business of the Week.
  In 1998, Alta Baker founded Safe Haven Enterprises, SHE, with the 
goal of providing strong buildings and mobile units that would protect 
folks and their property in times of disaster. Today, SHE has grown 
into an enterprise that produces 22 different types of structures 
ranging from office complexes to ballistic-resistant doors to first 
response units for natural disasters. In order to ensure that SHE's 
manufacturing can withstand various environments, including hurricane-
strength weather and direct RPG attacks, each product has been field 
tested since 2003, providing exceptional security and peace of mind for 
U.S. embassies, government facilities, off-shore oil rigs, electric 
companies, and private homes in Louisiana and around the world. Most 
recently, SHE buildings have been tested in conflict areas in the 
Middle East--protecting scores of American military personnel and 
property.
  Safe Haven Enterprises is located in a U.S. Small Business 
Administration Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, 
and has aided the local economy through the creation of high-quality, 
technical jobs in Southwest Louisiana. SHE president and CEO Alta Baker 
has received numerous recognitions, including the 2014 Women in 
Construction NYC's Outstanding Woman Business of the Year award and the 
2010 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Faces of Trade Award. SHE also holds 
numerous certifications from institutions such as the U.S. Department 
of State, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Canadian Standards Association 
certifications for many of its technical structures.
  Congratulations again to Safe Haven Enterprises for being selected as 
Small Business of the Week. Thank you for your commitment to producing 
safe, reliable shelters for the greatest times of need.

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