Two Start Small Campbell Grants Awarded in May 2023
Campbell County Economic Development's Start Small Campbell Grant Program awarded $5,000 grants to two local businesses recently established in Campbell County: Optimized Leadership Coaching and Consulting, LLC, and Speechless No More, LLC.
Start Small Campbell Grant Program is a $5,000 grant for new businesses or businesses opening for the first time in Campbell County. To be eligible, business owners submit an online application that includes a detailed business plan. Other requirements include an in-person business consultation session and two Start Smart online business training courses from the Small Business Development Center – Lynchburg Region. Up to four $5000 grants are offered each year.
Michelle Cabell, owner of Optimized Leadership Coaching and Consulting, LLC, (pictured in center above with Jack Dean of the Industrial Development Authority, left, and Spring Hill District Supervisor Kenny Brown, right) has nearly three decades of experience as an executive and leader. The mission of her company is to motivate women leaders to maximize their influence, effectiveness, and impact on the world. The company offers executive coaching for individuals and teams, leadership development facilitation, webinars, personality assessments, and project facilitation. Ms. Cabell plans to use the grant to implement a multi-pronged online marketing strategy as well as create and maintain digital courses for her clients to purchase.
Speechless No More, LLC provides speech therapy services to underserved populations, such as three- to five-year-olds and adults without insurance. Tina Allis (pictured in center above with Jack Dean of the Industrial Development Authority, left, and Timberlake District Supervisor Justin Carwile, right) has worked as a speech-language pathologist in this area since 2005. Ms. Allis intends to use the grant to purchase specialized therapy equipment, obtain electronic medical recordkeeping services, and to market her services to area physicians.
Congratulations to both recipients! We look forward to many years of success in Campbell County.
Economic Development encourages all new business owners to apply for the Start Small Campbell Grant.
- Make a plan (businesses with business plans are more likely to succeed).
- Get some counseling (95% of SBDC clients recommend their services).
- Apply for this grant (check out the application to know what you need to do).
The next Start Small Campbell Grant cycle ends September 1st. The next smiling business owner could be you!