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.
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
Jesus Soto, a NASE Member from Kindred, Florida was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. Soto Electronic Repair provides consultation, repair and reengineering services to small and medium sized companies.
Theresa Crichlow, a NASE Member from New York, New York was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. BeeFavored offers quality specialty honey harvested on the rooftops in Harlem, NY. They have a vast variety of artisan honey blends, pure and raw honey, as well as other homemade products.
James Setzer, a NASE Member from Virginia Beach, Virginia was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. Images by Design is committed to delivering exceptional photography and videography services that meet the evolving needs of their clients.
Robert Pace, a NASE Member from Middletown, Connecticut was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. Wings of Hope’s mission is to empower individuals in their quest for recovery, offering a supportive and healing environment where residents can spread their wings and soar toward a life free from addiction.
David D’Arcangelo, a NASE Member from Melrose, Massachusetts was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. Arc Angel Communications is a certified Disability Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) offering disability inclusion, consulting, and public relations services for corporations, government agencies, and institutional organizations that can enhance their inclusion and diversity goals.
Jeff Kreider, a NASE Member from Bastrop, Texas was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. Lantana Farms does business as Local Honey Bee Company where they farm bees for honey and make other bee-related items following organic, sustainable and eco friendly practices.
Tanya Ferguson, a NASE Member from Belleville, Illinois was awarded a NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2025. ASP2 STEAM Academy is a private school that specializes in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math as a full-service educational and developmental facility that provides an educational programing for children aged PreK through 3rd grade.
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, 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.
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.
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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