Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, dedicated to supporting small businesses that keep communities vibrant.
The Duke Energy Foundation has partnered with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to award $75,000 in grants to 11 small businesses in Northern Kentucky. The Small Business Assistance grant program was first developed in 2020 to help small businesses survive and rebound from the pandemic.
Under this partnership, the Duke Energy Foundation supplies the funding, while the chambers determine the businesses to which the funds are granted. Preference is given to minority, women and veteran-owned companies. Funds may be used for various expenditures, including but not limited to physical space adaptability and beautification, technology improvements, talent sourcing, job posting fees, and professional development training costs.
The following small businesses in Northern Kentucky have been selected to receive the grant:
- Airtrek Robotics
- Bailey Ross LLC dba Thrive Empowerment Center
- Clear Mountain Food Park
- Colonel De Gourmet Herbs & Spices
- Debi’s Cut & Curl
- Golden Gelato Company
- Inspired Fashion
- Kealoha’s Kitchen
- Twin Bistro & Catering dba The Gruff
- Union Music Academy
- Unique International Market