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2024 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 2024 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!
Aurora LeBlanc
Q1 2024
Le Decorant | Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Aurora LeBlanc, a NASE Member from Williamsport, Pennsylvania was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2024. Le Decorant creates unique cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other pastries for any occasion.
Amy Gurka
Q1 2024
Wellness West, LLC | Waukesha, Wisconsin
Amy Gurka, a NASE Member from Waukesha, Wisconsin was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2024. Wellness West is a mental health clinic where clients feel comfortable engaging, and clinicians are able to perform at their best.
Sara Pastore
Q1 2024
Tea Bath Products LLC | Las Vegas, Nevada
Sara Pastore, a NASE Member from Las Vegas, Nevada was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2024. Tea Bath Products creates luxurious bath products mixing sea salts, cleansing herbs, botanicals and light essential oils.
Joshua Miller
Q1 2024
Remarkable Foods LLC | Albany, New York
Joshua Miller, a NASE Member from Albany, New York was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2024. Remarkable Foods aims to elevate academic foodservice by prioritizing high-quality programs that cater to the student’s desires while improving the experiences for the dedicated individuals “behind the scenes” who tirelessly provide exceptional food and service.
Melissa Simpson
Q1 2024
Happy Tails Dog Training LLC | Grand Rapids, Michigan
Melissa Simpson, a NASE Member from Grand Rapids, Michigan was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2024. Happy Tails Dog Training trains dogs using force-free methods and solutions that are effective, useful, and provide dogs with the skills necessary to be successful members of households.
Jeremiah Joseph
Q1 2024
Opilio LLC | Chula Vista, California
Jeremiah Joseph, a NASE Member from Chula Vista, California was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2024. Opilio was founded in 2023, with a vision to help companies harness the value of structural biology efficiently and economically.
Corinne Pusawong
Q1 2024
Pirro’s Pizzeria | San Francisco, California
Corinne Pusawong, a NASE Member from San Francisco, California was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2024. Pirro’s specializes in Sicilian pizza brought over from Sicily by the original restaurant founder, Mr. Fred E. Pirro, in 1954.
William Gash
Q2 2024
Mystic River Chocolate | Mystic, Connecticut
William Gash, a NASE Member from Mystic, Connecticut was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2024. Mystic River Chocolate creates fresh and high quality chocolate and beer products.
Shahzaman Khan
Q2 2024
Aladdin’s Hut | Tampa, Florida
Shahzaman Khan, a NASE Member from Tampa, Florida was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2024. Aladdin’s Hut serves Halal and Mediterranean style food where the menu is a treasure trove full of flavors.
Denasso Allen
Q2 2024
All the Way Clean Car Wash | Bossier City, Louisiana
Denasso Allen, a NASE Member from Bossier City, Louisiana was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2024. All The Way Clean Car Wash provides top-quality washing and detail services for vehicle owners in Shreveport and the surrounding area.
Darnesheia Coleman
Q2 2024
Exactly Turner Services | Humble, Texas
Darnesheia Coleman, a NASE Member from Humble, Texas was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2024. Exactly Turner Services is a Tax and Small Business Accounting Firm that serves a variety of individual clients and small business owners nationwide and internationally.
Tabbatha Cornelius
Q2 2024
On-Farm Marketing | Davenport, Iowa
Tabbatha Cornelius, a NASE Member from Davenport, Iowa was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2024. On-Farm Marketing specializes in written marketing plans for grain and livestock coupled with hedge strategies for overall risk management.
Steve Woodburn
Q2 2024
Marvelous Moosey | Lilburn, Georgia
Steve Woodburn, a NASE Member from Lilburn, Georgia was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2024. The passion of Marvelous Moosey is to develop a character and brand that brings joy to children and to those who remain young at heart. And to remind the world that being Unique is Marvelous.
Richard Parr
Q2 2024
American Resurfacing | Carson City, Nevada
Richard Parr, a NASE Member from Carson City, Nevada was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2024. American Resurfacing specializes in bathtub refinishing, countertop resurfacing and cabinet painting.
Emily Pecoraro
Q3 2024
Emily Enchanted, LLC | Albuquerque, New Mexico
Emily Pecoraro, a NASE Member from Albuquerque, New Mexico was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2024. Emily Enchanted is a popular food blog all about comfort food and cocktails whose mantra is “Food is celebratory. Food is comforting. Food brings people together.”
Ginette Rhodes
Q3 2024
Netty’s Juicery | High Ridge, Missouri
Ginette Rhodes, a NASE Member from High Ridge, Missouri was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2024. Netty’s Juicery focuses on offering nutritious, sustainably sourced juices to their community.
Mary Miles
Q3 2024
MG Accounting & Tax Services, LLC | Kennesaw, Georgia
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.
Ann Dickson
Q3 2024
The Arts Hub | San Rafael, California
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.
Dena Reardon
Q3 2024
Vault Athletics & Fitness | Virginia Beach, Virginia
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.
Stefano Iaboni
Q3 2024
Smile Solution LLC | Portland, Oregon
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.
Kimley Armour
Q3 2024
Digital Diva Defense LLC | Detroit, Michigan
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.
William Gash
Q4 2024
Mystic River Chocolate | Mystic, Connecticut
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.
Leon Goudeau
Q4 2024
CORE Physical Therapy, PLLC | San Antonio, Texas
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.
Gerardo Vargas
Q4 2024
Aquarium Source | El Paso, Texas
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.
Karen May
Q4 2024
Aphrodite Hair Design | Portland, Oregon
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.
Enrique Carstens
Q4 2024
Modern Day Concrete | San Antonio, Texas
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.
Randy Brumell
Q4 2024
Brumell’s Cycling | Torrington, Connecticut
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.
Tab Pierce
Q4 2024
Caliber Security Partners | Tacoma, Washington
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.