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.
Ciena Colburn, an NASE Member from Portland, Oregon was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2021. Aphrodite Painting brings a new dynamic to home painting by bringing skilled artists to tackle painting projects large or small.
Awarded Q2 2021
Annie Tao, an NASE Member from Miami, Florida was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2021. Always Keep Progressing is a private speech-language pathology and occupational therapy practice dedicated to providing personalized therapy to children of all ages.
Amber Swords, an NASE Member from Tallahassee, Florida was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in March 2021. Be Strong Therapy works with patients through the entire cancer treatment process helping to regain strength, range of motion, balance, and maintain health into recovery.
Awarded Q1 2021
Clarence Cohens, an NASE Member from Dallas, Texas was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in February 2021. Taking a bit from the past and the present, Baby Back Shak merged the two king cities of barbecue (Memphis & Dallas) to provide customers with the perfect combination of flavors.
Rebecca Rimmel, an NASE Member from Berkshire, New York was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in January 2021. Since 2016, Bottomland Farm has been committed to raising the highest quality meats, eggs, fruits and vegetables.
Valerie Traore, an NASE Member from West Berlin, New Jersey was award an NASE Growth Grant in December 2020. Valerie Traore is the owner of Fresh Coat Painters, a fully licensed, bonded and insured residential and commercial painting company.
Awarded Q4 2020
Philip Klayman, an NASE Member from Statesboro, Georgia was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in November 2020. Philip is the owner of Three Tree Coffee Roasters, a specialty coffee shop that provides high quality coffee while striving to empower their farmers, end human trafficking and engage their community.
Sarah Hinkley, an NASE Member from Colorado Springs, Colorado was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in October 2020. Sarah is the Co-Owner of Barn Owl Drone Services, a drone service company utilizing technology for agricultural management, inspections of large structures and marketing videos and photography.
Dr. Susan Fife, a NASE Member from Brookville, Ohio was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in September 2020. Dr. Susan Fife is a 1996 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. K9 Splash Zone is a 14 acre fully fenced facility where dog’s can enhance their jumping and swimming, receive water therapy or just enjoy all the fun associated with being a dog!
Awarded Q3 2020
Evan Christensen, an NASE Member from Arvada, Colorado was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in August 2020. Radiant Design, Ltd. designs and engineers technology systems that incorporate audio-video (AV), lighting, window coverings, and smart home components into a seamless, tailored experience for high-end residences and businesses of all sizes.
Austen Lincoln, an NASE Member from Portland, Oregon was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in July 2020. Austen is an expert in typical and atypical movement and motor development, specializing in children from birth to 5 years old. Steps 2 Grow provides in-home occupational therapy, one-on-one virtual consults and online courses.
Heather Fischer, an NASE Member from Niles, Illinois was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in June 2020. Creative Fish Design is a graphic design company that specializes in branding, web development, presentations, and online marketing.
Awarded Q2 2020
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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