Jim Hagedorn: “The best gummy bears I have ever tasted are made by a company right in southern Minnesota. Last week, I visited Le…”

“The best gummy bears I have ever tasted are made by a company right in southern Minnesota. Last week, I visited Le Center and toured Maud Borup, a 112-year-old wholesale confections company that specializes in gourmet candy, baking kits, food gifts, and more. Maud Borup started as a woman-owned brick-and-mortar candy shop in St. Paul before women even had the right to vote. Today it is a wholesale company continuing to offer opportunities for women. In fact, 96 percent of the more than 100 employees are women. Maud Borup's president, Christine Lantinen, was recently named the 2019 Minnesota Small Business Person of the Year. Christine is an Army vet and an entrepreneur who is making a difference in her community. We had the opportunity to discuss regulatory issues, healthcare reform, trade, and how Federal policies are affecting small businesses in Minnesota. Madam Speaker, I thank Christine and everyone at Maud Borup for being a valuable part of Minnesota. ____________________”