Past Growth Grant Recipients

Past Growth Grant Recipients

NASE Growth Grants Sponsored by Dell

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.

Join Now to Apply Today! *Growth Grant applicants must be a member in good standing for 3-months prior to submitting an application. Annual members may apply immediately. Monthly members may apply ninety days after joining the NASE.

Recent Recipients

Tab Pierce
Tab Pierce

Tab Pierce, a NASE Member from Tacoma, Washington was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2024. Caliber Security Partners provides a variety of information security services to help organizations transition past their barriers to growth, protect their business and assets, and recover and remediate after a security data breach or loss.

Awarded Q1 2025

William Gash
William Gash

William Gash, a NASE Member from Mystic, Connecticut was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2024. Mystic River Chocolate creates fresh and high quality chocolate and beer products. 

Awarded Q4 2024

Randy Brumell
Randy Brumell

Randy Brumell, a NASE Member from Torrington, Connecticut was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2024. Brumell’s Cycling aims to provide high quality bikes, repairs, and accessories to cycling enthusiasts of all levels while fostering a strong local cycling community. 

Sponsored by AARP

Awarded Q4 2024

Enrique Carstens
Enrique Carstens

Enrique Carstens, a NASE Member from San Antonio, Texas was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2024. Modern Day Concrete provides superior quality services to the construction market, offering the best value on decorative and functional concrete flooring systems.

Sponsored by AARP

Awarded Q4 2024

Karen May
Karen May

Karen May, a NASE Member from Portland, Oregon was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2024. Aphrodite Hair Design is a premier hair salon and wig retailer that caters
to a diverse clientele of men, women, and children.

Sponsored by AARP

Awarded Q4 2024

Gerardo Vargas
Gerardo Vargas

Gerardo Vargas, a NASE Member from El Paso, Texas was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2024. Aquarium Source is a resource where aquarists can learn and find reviews on the best products for their tanks.

Sponsored by Dell Technologies

Awarded Q4 2024

Leon Goudeau
Leon Goudeau

Leon Goudeau, a NASE Member from San Antonio, Texas was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2024. CORE Physical Therapy is an outpatient sports and orthopedic rehabilitation clinic which provides education, injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, functional movement screenings and sports performance training.

Awarded Q4 2024

Kimley Armour
Kimley Armour

Kimley Armour, a NASE Member from Detroit, Michigan was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2024. Digital Diva Defense is a leading cybersecurity consulting firm providing comprehensive solutions, market trend analysis, and competitive analysis services to empower our clients in navigating the digital world securely.

Sponsored by AARP

Awarded Q3 2024

Stefano Iaboni
Stefano Iaboni

Stefano Iaboni, a NASE Member from Portland, Oregon was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2024. Smile Solution provides experiential training, team building workshops, group activities and innovation sessions.

Awarded Q3 2024

Dena Reardon
Dena Reardon

Dena Reardon, a NASE Member from Virginia Beach, Virginia was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2024. Vault Athletics & Fitness is a fitness facility comprised of experts in their field collaborating for the sole purpose of building better athletes.

Awarded Q3 2024

Ann Dickson
Ann Dickson

Ann Dickson, a NASE Member from San Rafael, California was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2024. The Arts Hub provides a suite of services to small and mid-size art organizations, cities, municipal agencies, and businesses, bringing them together to harness the power of arts and culture for the betterment of the local community.

Sponsored by AARP

Awarded Q3 2024

Mary Miles
Mary Miles

Mary Miles, a NASE Member from Kennesaw, Georgia was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2024. MG Accounting & Tax Services provides professional and quality accounting and tax services with a unique understanding of the financial record keeping and tax challenges that small businesses face.

Sponsored by AARP

Awarded Q3 2024

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.

Courtesy of NASE.org
https://www.nase.org/become-a-member/grants-and-scholarships/past-grant-recipients