[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 5, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3891-S3892]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING BLURRY BIGFOOT COFFEE COMPANY

 Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, as ranking member of the Senate 
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize 
an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American 
entrepreneurial spirit. This week it is my privilege to recognize 
Blurry Bigfoot Coffee Company of Lake Park, IA, as the Senate Small 
Business of the Week.
  Founded by Shelley and Paige Morris in 2021, Blurry Bigfoot Coffee 
Company is a specialty coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, non-coffee 
drinks, breakfast, and lunch to the Dickinson County community in 
northwestern Iowa. Blurry Bigfoot Coffee Company maintains a wide-
ranging menu from house specials like the cinnamon roll latte, coffee 
classics like a cappuccino, and non-caffeinated options such as a 
lemonade or milkshake. For food options, Blurry Bigfoot Coffee Company 
offers sandwiches, paninis, and all-day breakfast items. The business 
operates the area's only wood-fired bread oven, embracing old world 
artisan style cooking with present day dining options.
  Unlike most artisanal coffee shops, Blurry Bigfoot Coffee Company 
operates both a dine-in service as well as a drive-thru for customers 
on the go. In

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addition to food and drinks, Blurry Bigfoot Coffee Company also sells 
merchandise such as t-shirts and sweatshirts featuring their brand 
logo. Inspired by their trip to France in 2016, Shelley and Paige 
opened a European-style bistro and bakery called Blurry Bigfoot Bakery 
and Bistro in 2022, adjacent to Blurry Bigfoot Coffee Company. Due to 
the overwhelming success of their first location, Shelley and Paige 
Morris are also planning to franchise Blurry Bigfoot Coffeehouse to 
other locations. Shelley and Paige Morris are involved in the Iowa 
Lakes Development Corridor Association and have sponsored the Spirit 
Lakes Fireworks Committee for local events. Further, they have 
demonstrated their charitable commitment to the community by donating 
to the Lake Park Municipal Utilities, which provides heating needs for 
people during the winter.
  Blurry Bigfoot Coffee Company's commitment to providing high-quality 
coffee, drinks, and food in Lake Park, IA, is clear. I want to 
congratulate Paige and Shelley Morris and the entire team at Blurry 
Bigfoot Coffee Company for their continued dedication to the Lake Park 
community. I look forward to seeing their continued growth and success 
in Iowa.

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