The House Ways and Means Committee will hold a field hearing at Orgill’s Innovation Center in Collierville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, October 6, focusing on how recent tax laws affect small businesses, manufacturers, and working families. The event, led by Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), will feature direct testimony from businesses on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s impact on investment, growth, and employment.
Why Orgill is hosting the hearing
Orgill, which operates over 13,500 retail locations across the U.S. and 60 countries, serves primarily single-store operators—many of them family-owned hardware stores, home centers, and lumberyards. The company’s president and CEO, Boyden Moore, will share insights from both Orgill and its independent retailer partners.
Moore brings personal experience to the discussion. He grew up in a small-business family in Alabama and previously led Marvin’s Building Materials and Home Centers, a family-owned home improvement chain. His testimony will center on how tax provisions, including accelerated depreciation and the immediate expensing of software costs, have influenced Orgill’s investments in 2025.
“Those benefits didn’t just strengthen our cash flow; they supported continued investment in our business and provided us with greater opportunities to better serve our customers,” Moore said. He will also highlight how provisions within the legislation can benefit independent retailers by strengthening cash flow and encouraging investment in equipment, technology and their workforces.
Independent businesses account for 60% of Orgill’s customer base, making their challenges and opportunities a key focus. Moore acknowledged that while the law has provided relief, further support is needed to ensure long-term competitiveness.
Where and how the hearing will take place
The event will be held in Orgill’s 550,000-square-foot Innovation Center, a facility opened in 2025 designed to help independent retailers test products, store layouts, and technology solutions. The center’s hands-on approach aligns with the committee’s goal of understanding real-world business needs.
Moore noted that hosting the discussion in such a space shows Orgill’s commitment to supporting small businesses. “We hope these recent legislative changes represent the beginning of even more positive work ahead on behalf of America’s small businesses,” he said.
The hearing begins at 9 a.m. CT on October 6 and will be livestreamed through the committee’s YouTube channel. Attendees will include Chairman Smith, Rep. Kustoff, and other Ways and Means members.
