ICYMI: Bresnahan Welcomes West Wyoming Business Owner to Small Business Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC: Last week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) welcomed Lou Ciampi, Jr., the owner of Independent Graphics, Inc., to Washington, D.C., to testify as a witness at a subcommittee hearing of the House Committee on Small Business.
The Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Subcommittee Hearing: “Beyond the Ballpark: The Role of Minor League Baseball in Economic Growth” reviewed the contributions minor league baseball (MILB) can offer local economies and small businesses.
“It was a true privilege to have Lou Ciampi, Jr., join us in Washington to highlight his business’ strong partnership with the RailRiders,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “Minor league baseball teams like the RailRiders create an economic boost that helps small businesses thrive. I was proud to have Lou testify to this during last week’s hearing – his commitment to our community, and the commitment of small businesses like his and our local sports teams are what make Northeastern Pennsylvania one of the best places to live.”
Mr. Ciampi was one of four witnesses to testify at the hearing. His family-owned, small business, Independent Graphics, was started by his father, Lou Ciampi, Sr., in 1980. Mr. Ciampi joined the team in 1986 and now serves as the business’ president. Independent Graphics partners with local MILB team, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, where they provide the programs, posters, and additional materials offered by the RailRiders.
“It is truly humbling to have been invited to Washington to talk about my family business at a Congressional hearing,” said Lou Ciampi, Jr. “We lost Lou Sr., four years ago, but I know he is smiling today to think the hard work he put in 45, 50, even 60 years ago has brought us here today. I want to thank Rep. Bresnahan for inviting me, and for the work he is doing for the people back home.”
You can view Mr. Ciampi’s opening witness testimony here, his conversation with Rep. Bresnahan here, and his testimony with Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (TX-25) here. Footage of the full hearing can be found here.
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