Costello Named a "Hero of Main Street"

Press Release

Last week, Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-06) was presented with a "Hero of Main Street" award by the National Retail Federation (NRF).

The NRF reports that the Hero of Main Street award was created in 2013 to recognize Members of Congress for support of the retail industry's public policy priorities such as international trade, patent reform, healthcare, tax reform, and workforce policies that have a positive impact on the retail industry. Eligibility is based on key votes, bill sponsorship, and advocacy of retail priorities.

"Small businesses and local merchants are the backbone of the economy in the Sixth District and across the county," said Congressman Ryan Costello. "I am committed to helping my District's "Main Streets' thrive by supporting commonsense policies that encourage economic growth and reduce the burdensome red tape that is hurting our small businesses."

"NRF's Heroes of Main Street have shown through their voting records that they care about retailers, big and small, and value the role these businesses play in communities around the country," NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. "By backing our policy priorities, they show their commitment to a prosperous Main Street and to the long-term growth of retail - our nation's largest private-sector employer."

The NRF is the world's largest retail trade association, representing discount and department stores, home goods and specialty stores, Main Street merchants, grocers, wholesalers, chain restaurants and Internet retailers from the United States and more than 45 countries. Retail is the nation's largest private sector employer, supporting one in four U.S. jobs -- 42 million working Americans.

Congressman Ryan Costello represents portions of Berks, Chester, Lebanon and Montgomery Counties.

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