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.
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
Catina Downey, an NASE Member from Henrico, Virginia was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in May 2020. Catina Downey, CPA, PLLC is a multi-service accounting company who provide trainings, tax preparations, retirement planning, personal finances and business services.
Robert Lecuyer, an NASE Member from Fort Worth, Texas was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in April 2020. Lecuyer Aviation provides supply chain support to the government, military and commercial entities for manufactured parts, components, assemblies, and finished products.
Janie Nafsinger, an NASE Member from Nampa, Idaho was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in March 2020. Idaho Fudge Company offers Artisan Fudge that lives by our motto and pledge, "The Finer Side of Fudge."
Awarded Q1 2020
Anna Gieselman, an NASE Member from Austin, Texas was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in February 2020. Bee Amour is a small artisan jewelry company with bee inspired pieces in over a dozen stores in several states and growing.
Amanat Anand, an NASE Member from Trenton, Brooklyn, New York was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in January 2020. SoaPen is a portable soap that marks on hands to promote thorough and regular hand washing with soap among children.
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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