[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 95 (Thursday, June 1, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1894-S1895]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING FANCY PANTS BOUTIQUE

 Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, Idaho small businesses are the 
backbone of our great State's economy. These small businesses deserve 
to be celebrated for their great work in preserving the values unique 
to our communities. I am proud to relaunch Support Local Gems, a 
statewide initiative, on June 9, to encourage Idahoans to support the 
small businesses that make the Gem State special. As a member and 
former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and 
Entrepreneurship, I am pleased to honor Fancy Pants in Boise as one of 
Idaho's Small Businesses of the Month for June 2023.
  Fancy Pants was established in 2006 in the heart of downtown Boise. 
Owners Courtney Holden and Jaime Petrilli created a space unlike any 
other boutique. Their vision was a shop featuring the best pieces your 
favorite brands have to offer, accompanied with styling advice and 
shopping assistance.

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From the original 1,200-square-foot store to a now double in size and 
space on the corner of 9th and Idaho, Fancy Pants has built an 
expansive and loyal customer base for 17 years. Courtney and Jaime 
carefully curate inventory tailored to fit the diversity of their 
clients' needs and lifestyles, including pieces by A.L.C., Alice + 
Olivia, Veronica Beard, Vince, and Rag and Bone.
  Fancy Pants is a key member of the small business community of 
downtown Boise and a proud supporter of local causes including the 
Women's and Children's Alliance of Boise, Dress for Success, and the 
Boise Festival of Trees. At the heart of their mission, Courtney and 
Jaime strive to make everyone feel confident and comfortable. When you 
are at their store, you will discover hand-selected pieces along with 
knowledgeable, friendly employees to help you find that perfect pair of 
jeans. From casual to fancy or trendy to classic, there is something 
for every occasion.
  Congratulations to Courtney Holden, Jaime Petrilli, and all of the 
employees at Fancy Pants for being selected as an Idaho Small Business 
of the Month for June 2023. You are an outstanding example of what it 
means to be one of Idaho's Local Gems. You make our great State proud, 
and I look forward to your continued growth and success.

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