{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-tours-small-businesses-in-big-rapids", "Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Big Rapids", "2016-11-21", "2016", "2016-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Big Rapids \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMonday, November 21, 2016\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with businesses in Big Rapids as part of her small business tour across the state. Stabenow met with business owners at Old Pioneer Store & Emporium, Schuberg\u2019s Bar & Grill, and Great Lakes Book & Supply. Senator Stabenow\u2019s small business tour has included stops in Ithaca, Mt. Pleasant, South Haven, Bangor, St. Johns, Imlay City, Lapeer, Battle Creek, Albion, Portland, Ionia, Harrison Township, Mount Clemens, Utica, Plainwell, Paw Paw, Benton Harbor, Monroe, Jackson, Flint, Bay City, Ludington, Onaway, Grand Haven, Hastings, Holland, Muskegon, Marquette, St. Ignace and Escanaba.\r\n\u201cWhen we buy local, whether it\u2019s from a neighborhood book store, restaurant, or gift shop, it\u2019s a win for our economy,\u201d said Senator Stabenow. \u201cIt was inspiring to meet these innovative and resilient business owners.\u201d\r\n\u201cIt comes as no surprise to my community that The Band of Locals\u00a0are champions for our local small business and we appreciate Senator Stabenow visiting our community,\u201d said Carlleen Rose, Owner of Old Pioneer Store & Emporium.\r\n\u201cIt was a great honor to meet Senator Stabenow and have her come to our humble restaurant and speak with our patrons,\u201d said Jennifer Rumsey, Owner of Schuberg\u2019s Bar & Grill.\r\n\u201cPeople were so pleased to meet Senator Stabenow,\u201d said Lynn Anderson, Owner of Great Lakes Book & Supply. \u201cWe were honored to have her stop by and we appreciate the support she gives the area.\u201d\r\n\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-tours-small-businesses-in-big-rapids"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9936150163412094, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}