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.
Christian Birky, an NASE Member from Detroit, Michigan was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in December 2015. Lazlo designs, sources and crafts menswear focusing on core items in a man's wardrobe. Additionally, Lazlo looks to hire former inmates who have training in sewing; Lazlo gets an experienced workforce, and a marginalized population becomes an asset. Christian will be using this grant to train employees and to upgrade equipment.
Awarded Q4 2015
Wendy Miller, an NASE Member from Annapolis, Maryland was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in November 2015. Annapolis Senior Care Solutions is a geriatric care management practice providing consultation services to seniors and their families to help seniors optimize their quality of life. Wendy will be using this grant to upgrade her website and purchase marketing materials and equipment.
Christie Core, an NASE Member from Mansfield, Ohio was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in October 2015. Nurturing Hearts Home Health Care Agency provides quality healthcare to clients in their home and places their needs and comfort first. Christi will be using this grant for training new staff and expanding care in the Mansfield area.
Darci McConnell, an NASE Member from Detroit, Michigan was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in September 2015. Through personally managed publicity, marketing, crisis management, media training and relationship building services, McConnell Communications provides clients with communications campaigns that reach target audiences. Darci will be using this grant to create and advertise a media coaching webinar series.
Awarded Q3 2015
Cassandra Tindell, an NASE Member from Indian Trail, North Carolina, was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in August 2015. Mainly Cupcakes is a local bakery that bakes cupcakes, layered cakes, sheet cakes, and pound cakes. Cassandra will be using the grant to purchase equipment and raw materials needed to help open the doors to a store front.
Nadia Robinson, an NASE Member from Washington D.C., was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in July 2015. Locals grows and delivers high-quality, organic produce to local food businesses and consumers. Nadia will be using the grant as seed money and to make strategic investments in growing her start up.
Shaquille Pariag, an NASE Member from Reston, Virginia, was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in June 2015. Clairvoyance is a strategic development firm that provides graphic and web design services, marketing, audio/video production, and business development services. Shaquille will be using the grant to purchase new equipment for his business.
Awarded Q2 2015
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.
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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