REP. MACE RECIEVES HERO OF MAIN STREET AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION

The National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association and thanks Rep. Mace for her work and leadership to support the U.S. retail industry.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Nancy Mace released the following statement after receiving the 2022 Hero of Main Street Award:

“Small businesses are the lifeblood of the Lowcountry's economy and account for almost 60% of all employment in South Carolina’s first Congressional District,” said Rep. Mace. “I will always advocate for policies which help retail businesses grow and thrive.”

Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) of the House Committee on Small Business shared the following statement:

“I congratulate Congresswoman Mace for receiving the 2022 Hero of Main Street award for her advocacy of pro-growth policies for our nation’s primary job creators. Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs is a necessity, especially during these troublesome economic conditions,” said Ranking Member Luetkemeyer.

BACKGROUND:

NRF, the world’s largest retail trade association, passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail thrive. NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $3.9 trillion to annual GDP and supporting one in four U.S. jobs — 52 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. 

ABOUT:

Congresswoman Nancy Mace grew up in the Lowcountry. She is the daughter of a retired Army General and retired school teacher. Before being sworn into Congress, Nancy earned accolades as one of the most fiscally conservative members of the South Carolina General Assembly; she’s also one of the most pro-conservation lawmakers in the state of South Carolina. Nancy is the recipient of the 2019 Taxpayer Hero Award from the South Carolina Club for Growth; she has a 100% record of voting to lower taxes. Nancy is also the recipient of the Champion Award from Palmetto Goodwill for her efforts in education and in helping those most in need receive job training; she has a 100 percent rating with Conservation Voters of South Carolina.