City of Frederick, MD
11/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/04/2024 11:42
The City of Frederick Announces 53 Businesses to be Funded Through ACCESS GRANTED
The City of Frederick is pleased to announce 53recipients of the ACCESS GRANTED grant program, an initiative designed to support and empower small minority, and women-owned businesses. This program, launched by the City of Frederick's Department of Economic Developmentand the Officeof the Mayor, aims to foster a supportive and inclusive business environment.
The ACCESS GRANTED program received an overwhelmingresponse, with 365 applicants requesting more than $11 million in funding. Application eligibility requiredthe businessesto be for-profit, in good standing with the state of Maryland, have a certificate of occupancy, and have no more than 25 full-timeequivalent employees. Preference was given to businesses within The Cityof Frederick and small minority and women-owned businesses.
After a competitiveselection process, 53 businesses have been awarded grants totaling $400,000.
|
Business |
Award Amount |
|
3 Angels Beauty Supply & Accessories LLC |
$12,500 |
|
88 Visual, LLC |
$17,500 |
|
A&S Construction, LLC |
$10,000 |
|
Adriano's Driving School |
$15,000 |
|
Advanced Functional Health & Wellness LLC |
$5,000 |
|
ArielleNJordanLLC |
$5,000 |
|
Asian Supermarket |
$20,000 |
|
AT VR LLC |
$6,000 |
|
Best Kept Secrets Salon |
$8,000 |
|
BioEvanesce, Inc. |
$5,000 |
|
BK Juices |
$7,500 |
|
Bonnie Elisabeth Hawk Furniture |
$5,000 |
|
CoworkFrederick |
$6,500 |
|
Creekside Canine Training |
$5,000 |
|
Creekside Meditation |
$2,000 |
|
Digital Optimization and Process Improvement |
$5,000 |
|
DOP PIZZA |
$7,500 |
|
Easy Oat Burgers, LLC |
$5,000 |
|
Emma Batting Psychotherapy LLC |
$1,600 |
|
Frederick Wig Company, LLC |
$10,000 |
|
Give Rise Studio LLC |
$5,000 |
|
Glambyshaddy |
$5,000 |
|
Head Rush Studio |
$10,000 |
|
Inner-Evolution Counseling, Coaching & Yoga, LLC |
$4,000 |
|
Jollof On Point |
$10,000 |
|
JoNa'sOutdoor Furniture Co. |
$10,000 |
|
Lake LinganorePsychiatry, LLC |
$2,500 |
|
LCVD Cleaning Services |
$7,500 |
|
Le Bijoux Day Spa |
$12,000 |
|
Le Luna |
$5,000 |
|
Market St. Investments LLC |
$15,000 |
|
Maryland Bakes! LLC |
$22,500 |
|
NEOPATHOLOGY CORP |
$5,000 |
|
ODIN CrossFit |
$8,000 |
|
Promo Circus |
$5,000 |
|
Red Envelope Coffees |
$5,000 |
|
Rosy Braiding & Beauty LLC |
$5,000 |
|
Sabor de Cuba Inc |
$10,000 |
|
SANAI, LLC |
$5,600 |
|
Serenity Swimming |
$25,000 |
|
Serious About Science |
$5,000 |
|
Sinistra |
$2,000 |
|
Small City Press |
$2,500 |
|
Soul Aura Crystals and Herbs, LLC |
$4,800 |
|
SpacieGracie |
$5,000 |
|
Squadstyle |
$10,000 |
|
SweethausTreats, LLC |
$5,500 |
|
Swirls of Frederick |
$3,000 |
|
The Frederick Floral Bar |
$5,000 |
|
The Muse |
$6,000 |
|
Tipicos Salvadorenosand International |
$5,000 |
|
Two Maids Frederick |
$2,500 |
|
Vintage MC |
$7,500 |
"The Department of Economic Development is excited to see these funds help city businesses take their next steps towards growth and success," said Richard Griffin, Director of Economic Development. "This funding is significant for small businesses which often struggle foraccess tocapital, and clearly their ultimate success moves Frederick toward a more equitable business landscape."
"We are thrilled to fund many meaningful projects through the 'ACCESS GRANTED' program. This initiative not only helps level the playing field for minority and women-owned businesses but also representsa significant investment in the future of our local economy. By supporting these entrepreneurs, we are fostering a more inclusive and prosperous community for all,"saidMayor Michael O'Connor.
This funding is provided as part of a Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA-SLFRF.) For more information about the ACCESS GRANTED program and future opportunities, please visit ACCESS GRANTED | Frederick Business, MDand www.businessinfrederick.com
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Media Contact:
Allen Etzler
240.549.4380