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




                       RECOGNIZING BACKWOODS BREW

 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. 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 Backwoods Brew as one of 
Idaho's Small Businesses of the Month for June 2024.
  Shania Woods opened Backwoods Brew in April 2022 as a walk-up coffee 
trailer. Lewiston coffee drinkers immediately fell in love with 
Shania's drinks, allowing her to expand to a drive thru just 7 months 
later. After just more than 2 years in business, Backwoods Brew 
recently announced a second brick and mortar location will open soon to 
fuel even more of the LC Valley.
  Backwoods Brew serves coffee, teas, Italian sodas, and their well-
known signature drinks. Their talented and unified team of baristas are 
passionate about creating a personalized experience for every customer. 
Shania knows, not only their delicious drinks, but their outstanding 
service is what keeps customers coming back for more.
  Congratulations to Shania Woods and all of the employees at Backwoods 
Brew 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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