Two Williamsport business owners were recently honored by a federal lawmaker who serves this region at an event highlighting the challenges entrepreneurs and small business owners face during President Joe Biden’s administration.
According to a news release, Vincent and Selina Pulizzi, owners of Labels by Pulizzi, were singled out by U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, while participating in the House Small Business Committee meeting. “Small business showcase” Event at the Capitol.
“Entrepreneurs from across the country were invited to attend to highlight their businesses and share with members of Congress the direct impact that the onerous rules, regulations and taxes imposed by the administration have had on their businesses.” the press release from Meuser’s office said.
Meuser invited the couple to the event. Labels by Pulizzi was one of the 15 companies exhibited.
Labels by Pulizzi, family owned since 1968, is a custom printing company that employs 32 people in Lycoming County.
Since opening its doors, the company has provided its customers with more than one billion custom labels of all types, according to the press release.
“Small businesses are the heart of the American economy and the foundation of our communities.” Meuser said, according to the news release. “We champion Pennsylvania small businesses for all they do to support our local economies. The Small Business Showcase was a great opportunity to light up Main Street and give them the recognition they have earned. “I was very happy to have the owners of Labels by Pulizzi, Vince and Selina Pulizzi, join me at the show to highlight their businesses and share with members of Congress the obstacles entrepreneurs face.”
“As chair of the Small Business Economic Growth, Taxes and Access to Capital Subcommittee, one of my top priorities is advocating for pro-growth initiatives that benefit entrepreneurs.” Meuser continued. “I am committed to fighting for policies that help our small business community thrive, while working to oppose the Biden Administration’s onerous rules, regulations and taxes that stifle innovation and hinder success. “Small businesses are suffering from rising inflation, higher energy costs, and onerous mandates under this Administration.”
“As third-generation owners of a label manufacturer in central Pennsylvania, we have seen the ebbs and flows of the industry and economy over the years.” the Pulizzis said, according to the news release. “We recognize the current climate in our nation and know that it is more important than ever to work together with our leaders to initiate change.”