Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Leah Jean Boutique
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A June 8, 2026 release, datelined Red Oak, Iowa, in which U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, announces Leah Jean Boutique of Wright County as her Small Business of the Week. It states that Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties throughout the 119th Congress. The release says the boutique was founded in 2018 by Brittany Leah Howieson and Donna Jean Ahrends and is a woman-owned small business offering children's apparel, toys, gifts, accessories, and other family-oriented products.
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“Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Leah Jean Boutique.”
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Title: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Leah Jean Boutique Date: 2026-06-08 Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Leah Jean Boutique June 8, 2026 Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website HERE. Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Leah Jean Boutique of Wright County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. “Leah Jean Boutique is a wonderful example of the dedication and community spirit that has become tailored to Iowa small businesses,” said Chair Ernst. “Through personalized service, thoughtfully curated products, and meaningful local involvement, Leah Jean Boutique has become a trusted destination for families across North Iowa.” Founded in 2018 by Brittany Leah Howieson and Donna Jean Ahrends, Leah Jean Boutique is a woman-owned small business offering children’s apparel, toys, gifts, accessories, and other family-oriented products. Established to help strengthen Clarion’s small-town Main Street, the boutique has become known for its welcoming atmosphere and “for moms, by moms” approach, with Brittany and Donna personally selecting products they trust and use themselves. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ### Permalink: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2026/6/ernst-names-small-business-of-the-week-leah-jean-boutique
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