The grant arrived at a pivotal moment—just as I received my loans and began the final preparations for opening. Starting a business is a costly endeavor, and despite our careful planning, the actual expenses for equipment, shipping, and taxes exceeded our initial projections. The $5,000 grant truly made the difference in allowing us to purchase all the equipment we needed to open our doors. Without it, we would have fallen short of the resources required to launch Kelli’s Kitchen successfully.

Thanks to the support of ICAA, Kelli’s Kitchen is off to a strong start, and we’ve been busy serving our community every day. This grant is a wonderful resource for small businesses in our area, offering much-needed financial support and giving entrepreneurs like me the chance to open a business.

I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for the DBA Grant, I recently received from you. Your support of my business, Cherri & Chuck’s Barbershop, is a testament to the positive change I aspire to create within our community.
The resources provided through your grant will go a long way toward achieving my goals in providing the services.
I sincerely appreciate your support and attention that helped me apply for the grant and then able to receive and invest it into my business.

“Programs such as the ICAA Diverse Business Grant are the lifeblood of the Northwoods economy.”  “As a recipient of this grant, I’d like to thank the ICAA for their unmatched commitment to peace and tolerance in the Northwoods and beyond.”