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Rubio Names Tallahassee’s Capital Shoe Fixery as Senate Small Business of the Week

Jul 9, 2019 | Press Releases

Washington, D.C. This week, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, named Capital Shoe Fixery of Tallahassee, Florida as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week.
 
Rubio released the following video message to congratulate Capital Shoe Fixery as the Senate Small Business of the Week. A broadcast quality version can be found here.
  
“As Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, it is my pleasure to honor Capital Shoe Fixery of Tallahassee, Florida as the Senate Small Business of the Week.
 
“Known for their expertise in shoe maintenance, Capital Shoe Fixery has been a Tallahassee staple since 1938.
 
“Growing up, Nick Camechis spent his time after school helping his father around the store and learning the trade. Following the precedent of hard work and tradition, Nick took over the business in 1995.
 
“The outstanding quality of service by Capital Shoe Fixery has not gone unnoticed. In addition to their excellent reviews, in 2016, Capital Shoe Fixery was featured in Tallahassee Family Magazine, where the family-owned business was commended for their work ethic and for their attention to detail.
 
“A main street essential for the Tallahassee community, it is my distinct honor to name Capital Shoe Fixery as the Senate Small Business of the Week.”
 
As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Senator Rubio continues the tradition of honoring America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship oversees proposed legislation on matters relating to the Small Business Administration and investigates all problems relating to America’s small businesses.