Rep. Joe Wilson Named 'Hero of Main Street'

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Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) today announced that he has received the "Hero of Main Street" award from the National Retail Federation for his support of legislation critical to the retail industry. Wilson is part of a bi-partisan group honored for their support of a wide range of issues including international trade, infrastructure investment, tax reform and labor issues.

"I am grateful to receive the "Hero of Main Street' award from the National Retail Federation," Wilson said. "Retail supports over 80,000 jobs in the Second Congressional District alone. I will continue to support initiatives in Congress to lower taxes and reduce costly regulations."

"Congressman Wilson has shown through his support that he cares about retailers big and small, and values the role these businesses play in communities across the country," NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. "Congressman Wilson is an advocate for his thriving Main Streets and to the long-term growth the retail industry -- our nation's largest job creators and the catalyst for continued growth and opportunity for our nation's economy."

The Hero of Main Street award was created by NRF in 2013 to recognize members of Congress for support of the retail industry's public policy priorities. Wilson has received the NRF "Hero of Main Street Award" each year since 2013.

Eligibility is based on NRF's Retail Opportunity Index, bill sponsorship and advocacy to advance the industry's priorities. The "heroes" have supported policies and initiatives defined by NRF that recognize the contributions of the retail industry, and have worked to encourage a "vibrant, sustained and healthy" retail sector.

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. Contributing $2.6 trillion to annual GDP, retail is a daily barometer for the nation's economy. NRF's This is Retail campaign highlights the industry's opportunities for life-long careers, how retailers strengthen communities, and the critical role that retail plays in driving innovation. nrf.com

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