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IN RECOGNITION OF THE ALEXIS COMPANY
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HON. RASHIDA TLAIB
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 15, 2021
Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize an African American-owned small business, the Alexis Company, based in Detroit in Michigan's 13th Congressional District, as they celebrate their thirty-
fifth anniversary.
The Alexis Company is the culmination of the hard work of its founder Regina Dubose. Born and raised in Detroit, Ms. Dubose dreamed of one day running her own business when she was a child. She credits her financial and business acumen to the mentorship she received in one of her earliest jobs working at a local accounting firm. Ms. Dubose was drawn to a career in psychology and counseling after earning her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Wayne State University, but she found herself drawn to entrepreneurship when she began working as a vendor at concerts and events in the mid-1980s.
By 1986, Ms. Dubose was able to open the Alexis Company. Over the years, she has grown the business with expanded product lines and by engaging with local events and organizations. The early initial successes solidified the Alexis Company's reputation as a reliable partner in community events. Ms. Dubose was able to leverage this work into a distributorship for the company, which increased their access to promotional products and broadened their competitive edge in new markets at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Under Ms. Dubose's leadership, the Alexis Company has adapted to the changing demands of the business. Most recently, she has shifted her focus to sharing her knowledge by writing and publishing a book about her experiences. Ms. Dubose and the Alexis Company reflect the grit and adaptability needed to succeed as an entrepreneur. Small businesses are the backbone of local economies, and it is especially meaningful when minority-owned businesses succeed and thrive.
Please join me in recognizing Regina Dubose and the Alexis Company as they celebrate thirty-five years in business as we wish them well in the years to come.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 181
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