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2025 Growth Grant Winners
We would like to thank all of the NASE members who applied last year, we love to learn about your businesses and how you are making a positive impact in the communities in which you live. We would also like to congratulate those chosen to receive the Growth Grant award in 2025 as these 28 applications stood out amongst the sea of very well written and composed applications. From all of us here at NASE, thank you, well done and well deserved!
Tanya Ferguson
Q1 2025
A Special Place Pre K Academy | Belleville, Illinois
asp2steam.com
Tanya Ferguson, a NASE Member from Belleville, Illinois was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. ASP2 STEAM Academy is a private school that specializes in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math as a full-service educational and developmental facility that provides an educational programing for children aged PreK through 3rd grade.
Jeff Kreider
Q1 2025
Lantana Farms | Bastrop, Texas
www.localhoneybeecompany.com
Jeff Kreider, a NASE Member from Bastrop, Texas was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. Lantana Farms does business as Local Honey Bee Company where they farm bees for honey and make other bee-related items following organic, sustainable and eco friendly practices.
David D’Arcangelo
Q1 2025
Arc Angel Communications | Melrose, Massachusetts
www.arcangelcommunications.com
David D’Arcangelo, a NASE Member from Melrose, Massachusetts was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. Arc Angel Communications is a certified Disability Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) offering disability inclusion, consulting, and public relations services for corporations, government agencies, and institutional organizations that can enhance their inclusion and diversity goals.
Robert Pace
Q1 2025
Wings of Hope Recovery | Middletown, Connecticut
www.wingsofhoperecovery.com
Robert Pace, a NASE Member from Middletown, Connecticut was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. Wings of Hope’s mission is to empower individuals in their quest for recovery, offering a supportive and healing environment where residents can spread their wings and soar toward a life free from addiction.
James Setzer
Q1 2025
Images by Design | Virginia Beach, Virginia
www.imagesbydesign.org
James Setzer, a NASE Member from Virginia Beach, Virginia was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. Images by Design is committed to delivering exceptional photography and videography services that meet the evolving needs of their clients.
Theresa Crichlow
Q1 2025
BeeFavored | New York, New York
bee-favored.com
Theresa Crichlow, a NASE Member from New York, New York was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. BeeFavored offers quality specialty honey harvested on the rooftops in Harlem, NY. They have a vast variety of artisan honey blends, pure and raw honey, as well as other homemade products.
Jesus Soto
Q1 2025
Soto Electronic Repair | Kindred, Florida
www.linkedin.com/in/jesus-soto-b80170180
Jesus Soto, a NASE Member from Kindred, Florida was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. Soto Electronic Repair provides consultation, repair and reengineering services to small and medium sized companies.
Kenneth Strader
Q2 2025
Back Creek Fabrication, LLC | Hayes, Virginia
www.backcreekfabrication.com
Kenneth Strader, a NASE Member from Hayes, Virginia was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2025. Back Creek Fabrication is a local, family-owned trailer repair and custom fabrication shop specializing in trailer repair and custom projects in steel, aluminum, and stainless.
Doug Bryant
Q2 2025
Fresh & Clean | Redding, California
www.freshandclean.live
Doug Bryant, a NASE Member from Redding, California was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2025. Fresh & Clean specializes in solar panel cleaning, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, and window cleaning services for residential and commercial properties.
Magan Scheel
Q2 2025
From Paws to Wings | Owensville, Missouri
www.frompaws2wings.com
Magan Scheel, a NASE Member from Owensville, Missouri was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2025. Paws to Wings was established to provide a peaceful passing for pets in the comfort of their own home and help ease one of the most difficult aspects of pet ownership and end of life care.
Brittany Griffor
Q2 2025
Symphony Weddings & Events | Las Vegas, Nevada
www.symphonywed.com
Brittany Griffor, a NASE Member from Las Vegas, Nevada was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2025. Symphony Weddings & Events is a full-service wedding planning company for couples looking for a beautiful day, seamless planning experience and genuinely just want to have a really great time at their wedding.
John Codd (AARP)
Q2 2025
Nexus Firearms of America | Stafford, Virginia
www.nexusfirearmsusa.com
John Codd, a NASE Member from Stafford, Virginia was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2025. Nexus Firearms of America is a veteran-owned, federally licensed firearms dealership specializing in firearms transfers, training and specialty items likes suppressors and short-barreled rifles.
Bryan Castle (AARP)
Q2 2025
Culture Connects LLC | Tucson, Arizona
cultureconnectsaz.org
Bryan Castle, a NASE Member from Tucson, Arizona was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2025. Culture Connects promotes diversity and inclusivity by offering a variety of dance styles, classes, and community events to celebrate and honor the beautiful cultural backgrounds of Tucson and beyond.
Tanya Ferguson (AARP)
Q2 2025
A Special Place Pre K Academy | Belleville, Illinois
asp2steam.com
Tanya Ferguson, a NASE Member from Belleville, Illinois was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2025. ASP2 STEAM Academy is a private school that specializes in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math as a full-service educational and developmental facility that provides an educational programing for children aged PreK through 3rd grade.
Hunter Blakely
Q3 2025
Blakely Studio, LLC | The Dalles, Oregon
www.facebook.com/BlakelyStudioMusic
Hunter Blakely, a NASE Member from The Dalles, Oregon was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2025. Blakely Studio provides music production and audio engineering services for The Dalles community as well as the surrounding area.
Nick Arellano
Q3 2025
Nacho Average Snacks Vending | Rancho Cucamonga, California
Nick Arellano, a NASE Member from Rancho Cucamonga, California was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2025. Nacho Average Snacks Vending provides snacking and vending services for Rancho Cucamonga and surrounding Inland Empire area.
Erica Thompson
Q3 2025
Drone Operations LLC | Mosinee, Wisconsin
droneops.tech
Erica Thompson, a NASE Member from Mosinee, Wisconsin was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2025. Drone Operations LLC offers embodied AI robotics, autonomous drones & UAVmanufacturing & AI consulting.
Rashida Vassell
Q3 2025
Safahla Medical PLLC | Corning, New York
www.safahlamedical.com
Rashida Vassell, a NASE Member from Corning, New York was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2025. Safahla Medical PLLC offers bespoke wellness for longevity medicine and aesthetic care.
Sorraya Guillaume (AARP)
Q3 2025
Eskae Interiors | Miami, Florida
eskaeinteriors.com
Sorraya Guillaume, a NASE Member from Miami, Florida was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2025. Eskae Interiors offers luxury interior design in Miami, specializing in bespoke spaces that balance elegance and function. From full-scale renovations and custom kitchens to curated furniture and décor, each project is tailored to reflect refined taste and individual lifestyle.
Edwin Jean-Gilles (AARP)
Q3 2025
Flow Tech Academy | Cumming, Georgia
flowacademy.tech
Edwin Jean-Gilles, a NASE Member from Cumming, Georgia was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2025. Flow Tech Academy is a premium educational content company specializing in AI integration training for IT professionals and businesses.
Ralph Sepulveda (AARP)
Q3 2025
Stargazer Electric and Lighting Inc. | Cape Coral, Florida
stargazerelectric.com
Ralph Sepulveda, a NASE Member from Cape Coral, Florida was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2025. Stargazer Electric and Lighting has over 25 years of experience delivering expert residential, commercial, and modular electrical services.
Shawnette Bellamy
Q4 2025
Black Ink Consulting, LLC | Mobile, Indiana
www.blackinkc.com
Shawnette Bellamy, a NASE Member from Mobile, Indiana was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2025. Black Ink Consulting provides accessible, high-impact coaching, consulting, and training that blend strategy, systems, and values for professionals, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven organizations.
Jonathan LeBars
Q4 2025
The Punch House | Central Point, Oregon
www.punchhousewine.com
Jonathan LeBars, a NASE Member from Central Point, Oregon was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Punch House is a boutique winery located in southern Oregon specializing in localize, handcrafted Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
Sherri Combs
Q4 2025
Silver Streak Senior Services | Saginaw, Texas
silverstreakseniorservices.com
Sherri Combs, a NASE Member from Saginaw, Texas was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2025. Silver Streak Senior Services aims to make it simple, safe, and stress-free for seniors and caregivers to find trusted services and support.
Griffin Strecker
Q4 2025
ArtWall Pro | Lakewood, Colorado
artwallpro.co
Griffin Strecker, a NASE Member from Lakewood, Colorado was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2025. ArtWall Pro believes every wall can be enhanced. They combine cutting-edge technology with artistic craftsmanship to help clients tell their story through stunning, custom-printed art that inspires and captivates.
Chad Sotomayor
Q4 2025
QuickPlanet | Seattle, Washington
www.quickplanet.com
Chad Sotomayor, a NASE Member from Seattle, Washington was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2025. QuickPlanet provides information technology solutions that help businesses adapt to the changing technological landscapes, navigate the complexities and allows businesses to concentrate on what truly matters – their customers.
Johnika Webster
Q4 2025
Kinder Kampus, LLC | New Britain, Connecticut
kinderkampus.org
Johnika Webster, a NASE Member from New Britain, Connecticut was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2025. Kinder Kampus is a childcare facility that believes every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and inclusive space to grow, learn, and thrive.
Jourdan Wolcott
Q4 2025
AdaptAbilities | Dallas, Texas
adaptabilities.net
Jourdan Wolcott, a NASE Member from Dallas, Texas was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2025. AdaptAbilities creates and provides affordable, high-quality switch adapted toys and assistive devices for people of all ages.