[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 195 (Tuesday, November 28, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5637]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING 2ND SOUTH MARKET

 Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, Idaho small businesses are the 
backbone of our economy and the lifeblood of our communities, but 
rising costs and inflation have brought increased challenges to Main 
Street establishments across our State. This holiday season, I am proud 
to relaunch Support Local Gems All Season Long, a holiday revival of 
the statewide Support Local Gems initiative, which encourages Idahoans 
to do their holiday shopping at 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 2nd South 
Market as one of Idaho's Local Gems.
  Idaho's first food hall was born in 2019, when owners Dave and Lisa 
Buddecke purchased the historic 1926 Krengel Machine Company building. 
Paying homage to its location in Twin Falls' historic warehouse 
district, 2nd South Market hosts six locally owned food vendors and 
full bar, which together employ more than 50 people. The food hall 
features 14,700 square feet of outdoor space, known as the Yard, which 
provides additional seating, live music, cornhole, firepits, and space 
for private events. 2nd South Market is a space where the Magic Valley 
can gather, work, socialize, and eat--a place where the Magic Valley 
can build community.
  The Buddeckes embraced the history of the former blacksmith, 
boilermaker, welding, hardware, and most recently, thrift store 
building, to create a vibrant epicenter for the Magic Valley. During 
the restoration of the building, original wood and metal paneling, 
doors, windows, signage, and old whiskey bottles dating back to 
Prohibition were recovered. A wall at the entrance of the food hall 
highlights many of these materials and shares the land and building's 
unique story since 1907.
  Congratulations to Dave and Lisa Buddecke and the vendors at 2nd 
South Market. 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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