[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 175 (Tuesday, October 24, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5139-S5140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING SECRET SERENITY SALON AND SPA

 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 
Secret Serenity Salon and Spa of Harlan, IA, as the Senate Small 
Business of the Week during National Women's Small Business Month.
  Founded by Tami Kloewer in 2007, Secret Serenity Salon and Spa is a 
full-service salon serving customers in western Iowa communities. 
Secret Serenity Salon and Spa offers hair, nail, and skin care 
services, as well as a spa and retail store in their shop. Secret 
Serenity Salon and Spa started with Tami as the only employee but has 
grown to now employ 21 full- and part-time employees. In addition to 
their in-store services, their retail store offers a variety of beauty 
care products for all types of skin and hair needs. In 2023, Secret 
Serenity Salon and Spa celebrated its 16th business anniversary.
  In addition to providing beauty services, Secret Serenity Salon and 
Spa is also actively involved in the Harlan community. In February 
2022, Secret Serenity Salon and Spa participated in a Women's Health 
Night event hosted by Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. The event 
provided local women with routine health screenings while Secret 
Serenity Salon and Spa offered free chair massages to participants. The 
team has also supported philanthropies to help the local schools, 
retirement centers, and hospital. Secret Serenity Salon and Spa is a 
member of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry and has 
hosted the chamber's annual Holiday Open House. Owner Tami Kloewer is 
also involved in the Iowa community. In 2020, Tami Kloewer was 
nominated to serve on the Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences 
by Gov. Kim Reynolds and served on the board until 2023.
  Secret Serenity Salon and Spa's commitment to providing beauty care 
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Harlan, IA, is clear. I want to congratulate Tami Kloewer and the 
entire team at Secret Serenity Salon and Spa for their continued 
dedication to providing beauty care to Iowans. I look forward to seeing 
their continued growth and success in Iowa.

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