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Nonprofit Solution Hub will use its grant for a multi-channel marketing campaign to secure new nonprofit clients for grant-writing services.
Updated: 27 min ago
Mini-grant program stokes six small businesses in Maine
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3B’s Catering Co. is looking to increase visibility.
Six Maine businesses received grants of $1,000 awarded through a competitive application process to help promote and market their products and services.
The grants were awarded by New Ventures Maine — a program of the University of Maine at Augusta that provides free classes and individual coaching in planning careers, starting businesses and managing money.
The grants will support marketing and promotion, including printed marketing materials, tradeshow displays, website development and social media campaigns.
"The number of applicants we had this year nearly doubled — we received over 150 applications versus 70 in our previous competition,” said Alicia LaFosse, the organization’s microenterprise program manager. “Local entrepreneurs need support during start-up and our participants say that mini-grants can make a real difference on their path to success.”
At Nonprofit Solution Hub in Bangor, Renée Johansson said the grant will be used for a multi-channel marketing campaign to secure new nonprofit clients for grant-writing services.
“This grant is more than just a financial boost for my business,” said Johansson, the company’s founder. “It’s an opportunity to deepen my mission of supporting nonprofits that do vital work in our communities.”
Nonprofit Solution Hub offers fundraising and marketing services to organizations in Maine and beyond, including grant research and writing, donor communications, graphic and web design and donor management software implementation.
“It enables me to reach more organizations that need help securing critical funding and to offer my expertise in a focused, impactful way,” Johansson said.
Other recipients
Dancing Jaguar Inspirations in Waterville offers Spirit Camp programs to help children and adults connect to their inner world through tools and techniques, mindfulness, meditation and nature.
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The grant will help Dancing Jaguar Inspirations to purchase social media advertising to reach a wider audience.
“This mini-grant will enable us to purchase social media advertising to reach a wider audience,” said Eva Goulette, the company’s founder. “We’ll be promoting two first-ever retreats this summer.”
Nor’Easter Oyster Co. in Brunswick is female-led aquaculture company buys excess oysters that would otherwise go unused, transforming them into premium, value-added seafood products.
Photo courtesy Nor’Easter Oyster Co.
Nor’Easter Oyster Co. plans to enhance its trade show booth.
“The marketing mini-grant is a game-changer for our business,” said Jacqueline Clarke, the company’s co-owner. “It will allow us to enhance our current trade show booth, helping us better tell our story, showcase our products and connect with buyers in a more impactful way.”
The money will go toward enhancements to the company’s tradeshow booth and exhibition materials, including print materials, a pop-up seafood storefront to display products and upgrades to an interactive display.
3B’s Catering Co., Bowdoinham, provides wood-fired pizza and plated private dinners for events of all sizes. The grant will fund reusable vehicle branding, market stall branding and stamps and stickers for brand packaging, said Tessa Boepple, the company’s co-owner.
For Insightful Workplace Solutions, the grant provides an opportunity to expand visibility, attract new clients and amplify brand presence, said Tisha Bremner, the company’s CEO and owner.
Insightful provides customized training programs, executive coaching and strategic consulting in areas such as leadership development, employee engagement, manager training and workplace well-being to small companies.
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Insightful Workplace Solutions wants to enhance social media and networking outreach.
Bremner said the grant will be used to enhance social media and networking outreach by creating professional graphics and promotional content to showcase their services, success stories and client testimonials across LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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Shannon Taylor
Revive Wellness is a clinic based in Presque Isle offering holistic services including IV hydration, wellness support, aesthetic treatments and personalized weight-loss programs.
“This grant allows us to expand our reach, attract new clients and continue building brand awareness in our local community,” said Shannon Taylor, the company’s founder.
Grant funds will support a full brand and website refresh along with social media marketing to expand local brand and service awareness and expand business connections.
“It gives us the resources to level up our marketing efforts so we can serve more women and grow sustainably,” Taylor added.
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