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.
Brooke Kinsey, an NASE Member from Columbus, Ohio, was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in May 2015. Bleu & Fig is a full service boutique catering and design company with a fresh and sophisticated take on celebrations. Brooke will be using this loan to help pay for an event hall so Bleu and fig can host events at their brick and mortar location.
Awarded Q2 2015
Ernesto Dominguez, an NASE Member from Miami, Florida, was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in April 2015. Since 2012, Ernesto has run The Senior Club, focusing on improving overall health and well-being to the seniors in their care. With this grant, Mr. Dominguez plans to expand and renovate the center.
Russell Edwards, an NASE Member from Chuckey, Tennessee, was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in March 2015. Russell is the owner and supervisor of Major Appliance HQ. With this Grant, Russell plans to expand his business by offering a new line of products and expand his customer base.
Awarded Q1 2015
Bridgette John, an NASE Member from Las Vegas, Nevada, was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in February 2015. Bridgette owns and operates Get Snackin, a locally owned and family operated vending company delivering top-notch vending solutions to customers in Las Vegas and the surrounding area.
Joseph Swanson, an NASE Member from Niagara, Wisconsin, was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in January 2015. Joey started Swanson’s Evergreen Nursery in 2013 and will be using the Grant money to operate the business until he is at full capacity in the Spring of 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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