NASE Growth Grant winners* are chosen each month and are awarded up to $4,000 to support the growth of their business. The Growth Grant money is used to help grow small businesses by providing extra capital to hire and train additional employees, take up new marketing initiatives, purchase new equipment and many other creative ways to improve businesses.
Michael Bolduc, an NASE Member from Portland, Maine was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in May 2017. 2DineIn.com is a specialized restaurant delivery service that delivers from over 50 restaurants in the greater Portland area.
Awarded Q2 2017
Cindy Jeffrey, an NASE Member from Lincoln, Nebraska was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in April 2017. Health Education Inc. offers the latest news, research and updates on what's happening in Nebraska and the United States about preventing tobacco use.
Lisa Desrosier, an NASE Member from Gorham, Maine was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in March 2017. Innovative Business Services offers professional services like accounting, bookkeeping, staffing, training and more to new, small and medium size companies.
Awarded Q1 2017
Judit Beres, an NASE Member from Cary, North Carolina was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in February 2017. Neomega Nutritionals, LLC is a company supporting health and food that is grown and made in a way that nourishes our bodies and the environment.
Eric Wynes, an NASE Member from Fort Washington, Maryland was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in January 2017. Dade Star Group, LLC is a small licensed and insured minority general contractor servicing the state of Maryland.
Alisa Karmel, an NASE Member from Portland, Oregon was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in December 2016. Portland Nourishment & Wellness Coaching is owned and operated by Alisa who works with children and adolescents. PNW Coaching helps children develop a better understanding of food and how it interacts with their body. Through this work, Alisa is helping to reduce childhood obesity in here area.
Awarded Q4 2016
Nakita Mattocks, an NASE Member from Woodbridge, Virginia was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in November 2016. M Six Construction is a family owned and operated Construction Company that performs all levels of building and remodeling. They specialize in interior and exterior home renovations, including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, home additions, garages and more.
Darlene Molnar, an NASE Member from Reston, Virginia was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in October 2016. Darlene is an Interior Designer who has studied in Paris, England and Denmark As a boutique design firm, Darlene Molnar LLC specializes in interior design, decoration, space planning, interior styling, and product design.
Rena Washington, an NASE Member from Monks Corner, South Carolina was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in September 2016. New Seasons Hair & Beauty is owned and operated by Rena Washington, a Licensed Cosmetologist and Instructor. New Seasons can handle any hair or beauty need you have with services ranging from traditional shampoo and hair styling to braids or dreadlocks to color treatments or facials and waxing.
Awarded Q3 2016
Kijahfha Mahoney, an NASE Member from Conyers, Georgia was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in August 2016. Blissful Delights LLC sells high quality baked goods for both retail and wholesale markets. Blissful Delights products include pastries, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, cake pops, alcohol infused products and a variety of other desserts.
Akeem Carter , an NASE Member from Conroe, Texas was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in July 2016. Active at Home brings all the benefits of having a personal trainer at the gym, to your home. As a highly educated Master Trainer, Akeem Carter tailors workouts to meet individual goals and needs ranging from strength building to nutrition advice to posture correction and many more.
Richard Greenman, an NASE Member from Box Elder, South Dakota was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in June 2016. FreedomWild Outdoors, LLC is the place that hunters and anglers turn to for outdoor products and services that aren't offered by traditional retailers and outfitters. FreedomWild covers everything from fly fishing to taxidermy & game processing to mobile apps.
Awarded Q2 2016
NASE Growth Grants are awarded at the sole discretion of NASE. Unfortunately, not everyone who applies will receive a grant.Decisions of the selection committee are final and are not subject to appeal. No application feedback will be given.
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