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

Jesus Soto
Jesus Soto

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.

Sponsored by AARP

Awarded Q1 2025

Theresa Crichlow
Theresa Crichlow

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.

Sponsored by AARP

Awarded Q1 2025

James Setzer
James Setzer

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.

Awarded Q1 2025

Robert Pace
Robert Pace

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.

Awarded Q1 2025

David D’Arcangelo
David D’Arcangelo

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.

Awarded Q1 2025

Jeff Kreider
Jeff Kreider

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. 

Awarded Q1 2025

Tanya Ferguson
Tanya Ferguson

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.

Sponsored by AARP

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

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