[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 62 (Monday, April 12, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S1873]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING: DAVE'S BIKE SHOP

   Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, as a senior member and former 
chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and 
Entrepreneurship, each month I recognize and celebrate the American 
entrepreneurial spirit by highlighting the success of a small business 
in my home State of Idaho. Today I am pleased to honor Dave's Bike Shop 
in Idaho Falls as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for April 2021.
  Dave's Bike Shop is a family-owned small business located in historic 
downtown Idaho Falls. Founded by longtime biking enthusiasts David and 
Emily Wilding, the couple saw a need for a bike shop in their local 
community and found a small space in the historic downtown area. After 
months of renovations, they opened their doors in September of 2011.
  Since its founding, Dave's Bike Shop has been a family effort. Dave 
and Emily's four sons have been an integral part of the shop's success, 
working after school and through the summers to finish two extensive 
building remodels and assist in day-to-day sales and service. Through 
the Wilding family's hard work, the business grew and sales increased 
with each successive year, enabling Dave and Emily to relocate to a 
larger facility and expand their services.
  Like other small businesses across Idaho, Dave's Bike Shop had to 
adapt to the challenges of the pandemic. When global shutdowns closed 
factories and limited access to their supply chain, the business 
quickly changed its procurement strategy by sourcing new products from 
other manufacturers and placing larger orders whenever possible. 
Despite these obstacles, the shop has remained successful and continues 
to serve the Idaho Falls community.
  Congratulations to Dave, Emily, and all of the employees of Dave's 
Bike Shop on being selected as the Idaho Small Business of the Month 
for April 2021. You make our great State proud, and I look forward to 
your continued growth and success.

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