NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Chase
continues its ongoing commitment to small business with the launch
of Mission Main StreetSM Grants, a program that will
award 20 grants of $150,000 to small
businesses nationwide. Qualifying businesses that apply for a grant
will gain access to a marketing Toolkit and a $150 coupon toward one market research study with
Google Consumer Surveys from Premier Sponsor, Google. In addition,
the 20 grant recipients will receive a trip to Google for an
exclusive small business marketing workshop, a Google Chromebook
Laptop computer and a $2,000 coupon
toward one market research study with Google Consumer Surveys.
Today through October 3, any
for-profit business in the U.S. with fewer than 100 employees and
which meets all other eligibility requirements may apply. Full
eligibility requirements are available at
www.MissionMainStreetGrants.com/rules.
"Small businesses are invaluable to the growth of our economy
and represent the lifeblood of the neighborhoods and communities
they serve," said Jennifer Piepszak,
Head of Sales and Strategy for Chase Business Banking. "This year,
we've expanded our grant program to help even more small businesses
by contributing to their success and offering them insights and
access to the best tools to fuel their growth."
Everyone is invited to show their support for their favorite
registered small businesses by voting through their Facebook
account at www.MissionMainStreetGrants.com. Businesses must receive
at least 250 votes to be considered for a grant. The public voting
period is open from September 3, 2014
through October 17, 2014.
"The Internet has proven to be a vital pipeline for small
businesses, and it continues to connect more businesses to their
customers every day," said Jon
Kaplan, Vice President of US Sales & Operations, Google
Inc. "We're excited to join Chase once again for the Mission Main
Street Grants program to recognize some of the great small
businesses around the country and help them make the most of the
Web." The 20 grant recipients will be selected by a panel of
experts representing a diverse group of organizations with a
passion for small business.
The panel of judges includes:
- Darla Beggs, National
Board Chair, National Association of Women Business Owners
- Nick Cannon,
Entrepertainer, Ncredible
- David C. Chavern,
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, U.S.
Chamber of Commerce
- Mark Garzone, Senior Vice
President, Marketing, National Federation of Independent
Business
- Carla Hall, celebrity
chef and owner of Carla Hall Petite Cookies
- Jon Kaplan, Vice
President, US Sales & Operations, Google Inc.
- Chance Mitchell, CEO
& Co-Founder, National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
- Marc H. Morial, President & CEO, National
Urban League
- Marc Nager, Chief
Executive Officer, UP Global
- Matthew Pavelek, Director
of Communications, National Veteran Owned Business Association
- Andres Pena, Vice
President, External Affairs, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Jennifer Piepszak,
National Head of Sales, Chase Business Banking
- J.P. Torres, PR &
Communications Director, U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of
Commerce Education Foundation
- Candace Waterman, Chief
of Staff, Certification & Program Operations, Women Business
Enterprise National Council
- Joset Wright-Lacy,
President, National Minority Supplier Development Council
"Small businesses are driving opportunities in their cities,
recruiting talent from their communities and contributing to the
ongoing growth of our economy. This program is a unique way to find
remarkable enterprises that are ready for their next stage and we
invite all businesses who qualify to consider applying," said Javier Palomarez, CEO of the US Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce.
The program application is in English. Chase bankers are
available to assist applicants who speak other languages complete
the process. Mission Main StreetSM Grants recipients
will be announced in January
2015.
About Chase and Small Business
The grant program is
part of Mission Main Street (#MissionMainSt), a campaign that
celebrates growing American businesses and raises the profile of
select entrepreneurs to help inspire others. For more information
about the campaign visit www.chase.com/missionmainstreet.
Chase serves 4 million American small businesses, and was named
the nation's No. 1 SBA lender for 2013, marking four consecutive
years of approving a higher number of SBA loans and lines of credit
than any other lender in the United
States. Chase also remains the No. 1 SBA lender to women and
minority-owned businesses. Businesses interested in expansion,
hiring or working capital should contact a Chase Business Banking
or visit www.chase.com/business.
About Chase
Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial
banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading
global financial services firm with assets of $2.5 trillion and operations worldwide. Chase
serves nearly half of America's households with a broad range of
financial services, including personal banking, small business
lending, mortgages, credit cards, auto financing and investment
advice. Customers can choose how and where they want to bank: 5,600
branches, 20,000 ATMs, online, mobile and by phone. For more
information visit www.chase.com.
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