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.
Pearlie Heyward, an NASE Member from Bowman, South Carolina was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2022. Seven Flowers is a flower company specializing in handtied bouquets and funeral service flowers.
Awarded Q2 2022
N’jeri Agyeman, an NASE Member from Great Mills, Maryland was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the second quarter of 2022. Zaria cards specialize in authentically handmade greeting cards that are handwritten and illustrated in- house.
Angeline Schell, an NASE Member from Schenectady, New York was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2022. Rotterdam Lot Cleaners is an environmentally friendly litter removal and commercial property cleaning company.
Awarded Q1 2022
Isaiah Ruffin, an NASE Member from Laporte, Colorado was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2022. Project Pizza is the dream child of Chef Isaiah where he combines his passion for food with the opportunity to support school gardens and other activities that educate the youth on how food is grown, processed, distributed, consumed, and managed.
Jeffrey Malkoon, an NASE Member from Phoenix, Arizona was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2022. Americano Foods is a socially responsible peanut butter and almond butter manufacturer serving up not just a healthy natural product but also happiness throughout the Americas.
Brandon Vega, an NASE Member from Hillsborough, New Jersey was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the first quarter of 2022. Wheelhouse Training dedicated to guiding athletes to a high level of performance through extreme attention to detail and dedication.
Kathryn Ingram, an NASE Member from Stryker, Ohio was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2021. Integrity Bookkeeping was established in the city of Columbus, Ohio with the core mission of providing transparent, ethical bookkeeping services to members of the Columbus community and surrounding areas. The company has expanded to also service the areas of Medina and Stryker Ohio.
Awarded Q4 2021
Roxana Lieberg Jordheim, an NASE Member from Hermiston, Oregon was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2021. Roxana is a licensed speech language pathologist with 20 years of experience and through Li'l Talkers Speech offers articulation, social skills and language development to young children.
Todd Heyman, an NASE Member from Hartland, Vermont was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the Fourth quarter of 2021. Fat Sheep Farm & Cabins is a sustainable farm where guests and visitors can stay and enjoy a wide variety of activities. From nature, to animals to fresh food, there is plenty to see and do.
Andrew Marchese, an NASE Member from Hopewell, New Jersey was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the fourth quarter of 2021. Marchese Farm is a family farm dedicated to growing the healthiest food possible for their local community using sustainable and regenerative farming practices beyond their USDA Organic certification.
Tina Parks, an NASE Member from Jacksonville, Florida was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2021. Nutty Scoopz features handcrafted artisan peanut butter dips curated in small batches that are minimally processed, sugar-free, and have no artificial ingredients or preservatives.
Awarded Q3 2021
Stacey Spano, an NASE Member from Taylor, Michigan was awarded an NASE Growth Grant in the third quarter of 2021. Poppin’ & Mixin’ has a food truck with mobile popcorn services as well as a soon to be store front location with a variety of both traditional and imaginative popcorn flavors.
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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