[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7883]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     RECOGNIZING COLORADO EXPORTERS

 Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate four 
outstanding businesses that have won the President's ``E'' Award for 
their role in advancing Colorado's export industry. The ``E'' Award was 
created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 to recognize companies 
that have made significant contributions to increasing American 
exports. It is one of the highest honors an export company can receive.
  Many of these companies are small- and medium-sized firms--the 
lifeblood of our economy--and we can proudly say that of the 57 
businesses honored, 4 were from our home State of Colorado: Frederick 
Exports, World Trade Center Denver, Geotech Environmental Equipment, 
and Lightning Eliminators. These innovative companies are strengthening 
our State's economy, creating jobs, and paving the way for other 
businesses in the State interested in exporting their products and 
services overseas.
  In 2012, American exports hit an all-time record high of $2.2 
trillion and Colorado exports increased by more than 10 percent growing 
to $8.1 billion. These businesses are a perfect example of how 
companies across the State can take advantage of this trend by tapping 
the growing international market. These achievements not only benefit 
these individual businesses, but they increase economic development for 
our State.
  The World Trade Center Denver and Frederick Export, both based in 
Denver, were honored for assisting and facilitating export activities. 
The World Trade Center Denver educates businesses throughout the Rocky 
Mountain region about international trade and connects these businesses 
to the more than 300 World Trade Centers located in 100 countries. With 
over 250 members locally, the World Trade Center Denver has helped 
countless local businesses expand their markets and build strategic 
partnerships.
  Frederick Export is an export management company that has 
successfully helped more businesses in Colorado export their products 
and services abroad and grow their customer base. Companies represented 
by Frederick Export have seen growth of 20 percent or more each year.
  Denver-based Geotech Environmental Equipment and Boulder-based 
Lightening Eliminators were recognized for showing sustained export 
growth. Lightning Eliminators, a leading supplier of lightning 
protection and prevention products and services, has grown its exports 
by nearly 200 percent over the past 4 years. Lightning Eliminators 
exports its innovative, patented lightning protection technology to 
such faraway places as Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Taiwan.
  Geotech Environment Equipment provides quality environmental 
equipment to more than 20,000 companies worldwide and employs almost 
100 people. Its exports have grown 40 percent over the past 4 years.
  The pioneering spirit and innovative nature of Coloradans like these 
are spurring new job growth, driving our economy, and moving our State 
forward. I join the White House in honoring the contributions these 
companies have made to both Colorado and the country. I look forward to 
seeing their future progress and thank them for the vital part they 
have played in helping our State thrive.

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