Today U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced Lafayette Music Company of Lafayette, La. as Small Business of the Week, and will be submitting it into the official Congressional Record.

“It’s certainly well-known that Louisiana’s rich musical heritage plays a major role in our unique culture and history, and I am delighted to see the long-term success of family-owned businesses across the state, including Lafayette Music Company in Acadiana,” said Vitter. “Congratulations to Lafayette Music Company for being selected as Small Business of the Week. Thank you for your commitment to advancing and preserving the arts in Acadiana.”

For nearly sixty years, the Lafayette Music Company has continuously provided musicians throughout Southwest Louisiana with a diverse selection of equipment and levels of instruction ranging from introductory lessons to teaching those with years of practice. The Lafayette Music Company boasts a customer service record that has ranked them in the Top 100 largest music products retailers by The Music Trades magazine for three consecutive years.

As Chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, Vitter continues the tradition of honoring America’s small businesses.

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