{"id":9075,"date":"2024-04-19T15:27:25","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T19:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/?p=9075"},"modified":"2024-05-30T18:20:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T22:20:15","slug":"2024-small-business-grant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/stories\/2024-small-business-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018The Best of the Best\u2019: Hiring Our Heroes Announces 5 Small Business Award Recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiring Our Heroes announced five grant recipients for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/small-business-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Small Business Award for Veterans and Military Spouses<\/a>, an initiative providing a one-time $10,000 grant for selected military-connected entrepreneurs, during a virtual event on April 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are honored to support these veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses with a grant thanks to the generous support from the FedEx Founder\u2019s Fund, part of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis,\u201d said Hiring Our Heroes&#8217; President Eric Eversole. \u201cCollectively, the stories and successes of these five small business owners highlight the skill sets veterans and military spouses learn through military service. Skills like leadership and resiliency are just a few of the many qualities they bring to the business community and have led to their success among aspiring entrepreneurs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 350 small businesses applied for this award. Out of the hundreds of applications, a committee selected only five winners based on their business acumen as well as two key characteristics \u2013 a dedication to overcoming economic hardships and a commitment to giving back to their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese grant recipients are committed to doing good in their communities,\u201d Eversole said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2024 Small Business Award for Veterans and Military Spouses\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2D5FtJeaJWg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-planning-is-essential-for-aspiring-entrepreneurs\">Planning Is Essential for Aspiring Entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the award presentation, Eversole hosted a conversation with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedex.com\/en-us\/about\/leadership\/frederick-w-smith.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FedEx Founder and Executive Chairman Frederick W. 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A few years after completing his military service, he launched the original air-ground Federal Express network to serve the rapidly growing high-tech, high-value-added sectors of the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smith told Eversole the Marine Corps provided invaluable instruction which shaped both his leadership and management style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI found the leadership training invaluable during my service in the Marine Corps, particularly in Vietnam, and the fundamental management in an administrative part of the Marine Corps has been extremely valuable to me in my business career,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with leadership, Smith learned the importance of preparation and planning from the Marine Corps as well. \u201cThat\u2019s the part of entrepreneurship that a lot of people ignore at their peril,\u201d he said. \u201cWhile great planning is important in the military, it\u2019s absolutely essential for an aspiring entrepreneur.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While great planning is important in the military, it\u2019s absolutely essential for an aspiring entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<cite>Frederick W. Smith, FedEx Founder and Executive Chairman<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-small-business-grant-recipients\">5 Small Business Grant Recipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a Midwest landscaping company to a California-based endurance sports event organizer, the winning small businesses represent the diversity of the military community. It is our honor to introduce you to the five grant recipients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baileyscdc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bailey\u2019s Child Development and Learning Center<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Antonio, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Owned and operated by a dual-military couple, <strong>Bailey\u2019s Child Development and Learning Center<\/strong> opened its doors in 2013 and aims to provide quality, reliable child care to local active-duty military families. The center prepares children to excel in kindergarten and provides homework assistance for school-aged children. Bailey\u2019s has helped its community by providing jobs and training to local high school students. It also facilitated the distribution of free diapers and tuition assistance to families in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydaysports.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easy Day Sports<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coronado, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This U.S. Navy veteran took a leap of faith when he opened <strong>Easy Day Sports<\/strong>. Since then, the company has promoted fitness and community while helping organizations of all sizes host endurance sports events from coast to coast. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Easy Day quickly pivoted to virtual options, and the owner \u201cspent every dollar to keep his team employed.\u201d This year Easy Day Sports will host its annual half marathon benefiting the nonprofit Make-A-Wish Foundation, which creates life-changing experiences for children with critical illnesses. They will also host a paddling event to raise money for the families of recently fallen Navy SEALs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Right Amount, LLC, doing business as <a href=\"https:\/\/traconstruction.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRA Construction<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baltimore, Maryland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2019, <strong>TRA Construction<\/strong> has worked to make affordable homeownership a reality for Baltimore residents in neighborhoods that span the full spectrum of socioeconomic status. Seven months after its initial launch, TRA Construction faced product unavailability and inflated prices, putting projects over budget and behind schedule. Yet, the business continued to grow through careful management. The company hires most of its entry-level employees through YouthBuild, a subsidiary of the Civic Works\u2019 Center for Sustainable Careers. This training program serves young adults who left formal education before graduating high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-more-about-hoh-programs-and-resources-for-businesses-of-all-sizes\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/employers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More About HOH Programs and Resources for Businesses of All Sizes<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whiteknightlabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Knight Labs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guys Mills, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>White Knight Labs (WKL)<\/strong> is a boutique cybersecurity consultancy specializing in red teaming, web application\/cloud penetration testing, and evaluating the security of embedded medical devices. Founded in 2016, the owners of this small start-up admit \u201cstaying liquid enough to pay our employees has been an issue,\u201d and they dipped into their personal bank accounts to keep the doors open. WKL is passionate about teaching the next generation of cyber operators and participates in local cybersecurity conferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yourpersonalarborist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your Personal Gardener &amp; Arborist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">East Troy, Wisconsin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What started as a part-time gig to fill the void between deployments has grown into a full-service landscaping and snow removal company for the owners of <strong>Your Personal Gardener &amp; Arborist<\/strong>. In its 13 years of business, the company has overcome many obstacles, including finding qualified employees, rising operation costs, and lengthy wait times for materials during the global pandemic. The company gives back to its community through its &#8220;Tree Day of Service,&#8221; where Your Personal Gardener provides a free full day of tree care for one deserving veteran. They also mow lawns and remove snow for military families during deployments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collectively, the stories and successes of these five small business owners highlight the skill sets veterans and military spouses learn through military service.<\/p>\n<cite>Eric Eversole, Hiring Our Heroes President <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-of-the-best\">The Best of the Best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/ambassadors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honorable Patrick Murphy<\/a>, who served as the 32nd Under Secretary of the U.S. Army and is currently a Hiring Our Heroes Ambassador and Wharton Business School faculty member, served on the award selection committee. During Wednesday\u2019s virtual event, Murphy acknowledged the challenges today\u2019s veterans face when opening a small business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLess than 5% of post-9\/11 veterans start a small business, and we know 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open,\u201d Murphy said. \u201cPicking the top five winners was not easy. You were the best of the best, and you are all destined for success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In conclusion, Smith congratulated the grant recipients on their early success. \u201cI wish you every success in business and hope you have a lot of fun doing it,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-visit-fedexcares-com-for-feature-stories-about-the-2024-hiring-our-heroes-small-business-grant-program-winners-in-the-coming-weeks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fedexcares.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit FedExCares.com<\/a> for feature stories about the 2024 Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program winners in the coming weeks.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring Our Heroes is honored to support these small businesses with a grant thanks to support from the FedEx Founder\u2019s Fund, part of the Community Foundation of Greater 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