[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 195 (Thursday, December 15, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7247-S7248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING JUST FOR YOU BOUTIQUE

 Mr. PAUL. Madam President, as ranking member of the Senate 
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize 
an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American 
entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize Just 
For You Boutique of Frankfort, KY, as the Senate Small Business of the 
Week.
  Across the country you will not find two small businesses with the 
same origin story. In most cases, the tale behind how one gets started 
is just as unique as the business itself. Such is the story of Nicole 
Boyd's business, Just For You Boutique. Nicole, a native of the 
Bluegrass State, was driving through its capital when she found herself 
stopped at a red light. As she gazed out the window towards an empty 
storefront, she couldn't help but notice a big ``Available for Sale or 
Rent'' sign in the window. It was in that moment that Nicole decided 
that she would open her own clothing store, right there in that 
location. Sometimes, all it takes is a self-starting individual to make 
their dream a reality, as is the case with Nicole. Not long after that 
fateful stop in Frankfort traffic, Just For You Boutique opened up on 
March 8, 2016.
  As an active member of the community, Nicole's favorite aspect of 
owning her own business is that it enables her to really engage with 
the people of Frankfort, as she is constantly seeing

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friends and neighbors walk through her doors. Moreover, Nicole 
understands that successful businesses put their community first. She 
often collaborates with other small businesses around Frankfort to 
offer products and experiences that are unique to Kentucky and to 
Frankfort specifically. Nicole offers a wide variety of goods in her 
store, from fashion-forward apparel and jewelry to everyday home goods 
that could liven up any living space. Nicole pays special mind to 
feature homegrown Kentucky products, between coffee grinds made by 
local brewers and handcrafted artisanal soaps from local companies, 
Nicole makes Kentucky vendors her merchandise mainstay. Given the wide 
variety of goods she keeps in store, it would only make sense that 
Nicole would choose to name her boutique Just For You as it is a place 
where anyone, whether shopping for a gift or for themselves, can find 
something that is uniquely for them.
  Part of what makes Just For You Boutique so special is that Nicole 
understands that strength often comes in numbers. She jumps at every 
opportunity to amplify her store by collaborating with other small 
businesses around the State capital, thereby growing the customer base 
for businesses across Main Street. Just this past Halloween, Nicole 
participated in a ``Trunk-or-Treat'' trunk show where small businesses 
all around Frankfort came together in a local park to brave the autumn 
rain and sell their goods. The Halloween trunk show was just one of 
many community events that Just For You participates in, as they also 
enjoy vending their goods at other Frankfort festivals and events. 
Nicole has even offered a unique promotion where customers can show 
their receipts from other local businesses to receive 10 percent off 
their purchase from Just For You Boutique. As an entrepreneur, it is 
clear the Nicole looks beyond the success of her own storefront and 
works to support those operating around her.
  Not only does Nicole do her best to support other small businesses 
around Frankfort, she runs her store with a charitable heart. When a 
young lady around Frankfort was diagnosed with breast cancer, Nicole 
jumped into action. Suzanna, who had spent a lot of time inside Just 
For You Boutique, designed shirts emblazoned with a pink cancer ribbon 
with the hashtag #SuzannaStrong. In a show of support for Suzanna, 
Nicole printed shirt with her design and began selling them in her 
store, with all proceeds from the sales going towards the cost of 
Suzanna's medical treatment. It is acts of kindness such as these that 
sets Just For You Boutique apart from other businesses, as Nicole keeps 
her finger on the pulse of developments around the community and always 
keeps an ear out for those in need. I want to commend Nicole on making 
her dream of owning her own a store a reality and thank her for all 
that she does to support small businesses. Congratulations to Nicole 
Boyd along with the entire team at Just For Your Boutique. I look 
forward to seeing your continued growth and success in 
Kentucky.

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