[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 96 (Wednesday, June 5, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3984-S3985]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       RECOGNIZING AXE FORCE ONE

 Mr. RISCH. Madam President, Idaho small businesses are the 
backbone of our economy and our communities. These small businesses not 
only employ friends and neighbors, but they showcase Idaho's creativity 
and values.

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Idaho small businesses provide invaluable goods and services and are an 
intrinsic element of the Gem State. These small businesses deserve to 
be celebrated for the integral role they play in our communities. I am 
proud to relaunch Support Local Gems, a statewide initiative, on June 
7, 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 
Axe Force One as one of Idaho's Small Businesses of the Month for June 
2024.
  Doug Duncan opened Axe Force One in 2019 following a business trip 
where he tried the thrilling sport of axe throwing for the first time. 
Doug knew this adrenaline-pumping pastime would be a hit in Coeur 
d'Alene.
  Axe Force One's nine throwing lanes, arcade, pool table, and corn 
hole set provide plenty of activities for both first-time axe throwers 
and axe throwing regulars. Expert instructors assist in axe throwers' 
pursuit of a bullseye, while ensuring a safe experience for everyone. 
Axe Force One is also a gathering place for the community and church 
groups and is an entertaining team-building experience for north Idaho.
  Congratulations to Doug Duncan and all of the employees at Axe Force 
One for being selected as an Idaho Small Business of the Month for June 
2024. 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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