- Record: Extensions of Remarks
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: House
- Date: September 15, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HON. JAMES R. WALKINSHAW
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize River City Marketing, LLC,
as the company celebrates its 30th anniversary.
marketing industry expert and digital marketing specialist Josh Fertel, River City Marketing was established with a mission to help small businesses grow through creative and strategic marketing.
where it has continued to grow while serving organizations throughout Northern Virginia, the Washington metropolitan area, the Mid-Atlantic region, and beyond.
remarkable transformation in the marketing industry. When the company was founded, digital advertising was still in its infancy and online marketing was only beginning to emerge.
how businesses connect with their customers, and artificial intelligence is once again reshaping the industry.
evolve to meet the needs of its clients. The company began by providing services including logo design and branding, marketing strategy, print collateral, direct mail, public relations, advertising, and audio and video production.
development, Search Engine Optimization, Answer Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click management, social media management, content development, and blogging.
more than 1,000 clients, built hundreds of search optimized websites and generated more than 10,000 first page search rankings.
work with increasing their visibility, generating new sales opportunities, and strengthening inbound leads.
industry, River City Marketing's mission has remained consistent: helping small businesses reach the right audiences, communicate their value, and glow.
personalized service, responsiveness, creativity, and measurable results.
and change is a significant accomplishment. As River City Marketing celebrates this milestone, it continues to embrace new technologies and approaches while maintaining the personal service and strategic focus that have defined the company since its founding.
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Josh Fertel and the entire River City Marketing team on 30 years in business and wishing them continued success in the years ahead.