Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named WestOne Logistics as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for November in recognition of their tremendous efforts and years of success.  The company will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the United States Senate.

“I am pleased to recognize WestOne Logistics as an outstanding small business.  This is a company that epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit of Idaho,” said Risch. “A woman-owned, family business, Kendra Keim has grown this logistics and relocation service company from a handful of family members with a single truck to a thriving business growing over 200 percent in revenue in just five short years.  I congratulate Ms. Keim and everyone at WestOne Logistics on their success and wish them the very best in the future.”

Started in 2005, WestOne Logistics has expanded to provide essential services to a broad range of companies in the Idaho Falls region.  This company focuses on providing a superior customer experience and specialized logistical services and has steadily grown and expanded since its founding.  This entrepreneurial drive and hard work are characteristics of the small business owners in Idaho. 

Senator Risch is the highest ranking Republican on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.  The committee oversees proposed legislation on matters relating to entrepreneurship and provides oversight of the Small Business Administration.  They also research, investigate and report all problems relating to American’s small businesses to the full Senate.

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