[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 126 (Thursday, August 1, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S5767]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING 7B BOARDSHOP

 Mr. RISCH. Madam President, as a member and former chairman of 
the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month 
I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by 
highlighting the success of a small business in my home State of Idaho. 
Today, I am pleased to honor 7B Boardshop as the Idaho Small Business 
of the Month for August 2024.
  Located in Sandpoint, 7B Boardshop provides the growing community 
with skateboards, snowboards, and related apparel and accessories. 
North Idaho has a variety of excellent places to skate in the summer 
and snowboard in the winter, including Schweitzer Ski Resort. 7B 
Boardshop's owner Rory Whitney grew up in the area and recognized the 
needs of both local residents and the many tourists who visit our 
beautiful State.
  Rory opened 7B Boardshop in 2010, its name a reference to the license 
plate number of Bonner County, where Sandpoint is the county seat. His 
business continues to thrive as customers recognize the high quality of 
his products and his excellent customer service.
  Rory has not merely focused on growing his business since 2010, but 
has also prioritized serving the community. He helped form the Bonner 
County Skatepark Association, which is spearheading an expansion of 
Sandpoint's skate park. The skate park needed significant work to meet 
the demand of Sandpoint's growing population, and Rory has been a 
leader in raising money and building community support to complete the 
project.
  Congratulations to Rory Whitney and the employees at 7B Boardshop on 
their selection as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for August 
2024. Thank you for serving Idaho not only as small business owners and 
entrepreneurs, but also as community leaders. You make our great State 
proud, and I look forward to your continued growth and success.

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