Greer Moves Awards Grants to Big Play in a Box and CAIRS Shoes

The nonprofit organization, Greer Moves, has announced that two businesses, Big Play in a Box and CAIRS Shoes, have been selected to receive grants totaling $25,000. Greer Moves provides funding to graduates of Platform at Greer, an entrepreneurial program that supports aspiring business owners in Greer, South Carolina. The grants were awarded to help these businesses further their missions and make a positive impact in the community.

Big Play in a Box Receives $15,000 Grant

Big Play in a Box, founded by occupational therapist Connie O’Neill, has been awarded a $15,000 grant. The business offers subscriptions and gifts for children between the ages of three and eight. Each box is filled with educational and sensory play activities, designed to promote learning and development in a fun and engaging way. With the grant funding, Big Play in a Box plans to expand its product offerings and reach a wider audience.

CAIRS Shoes Receives $10,000 Grant

CAIRS Shoes, created by LaShonn Edmunds, will receive a $10,000 grant. Edmunds developed the business after being diagnosed with lymphedema, a condition that causes chronic swelling in the feet. CAIRS Shoes specializes in making fashionable shoes that are designed to stretch and accommodate feet with swelling. The grant will help CAIRS Shoes expand its product line and improve accessibility to fashionable footwear for individuals with lymphedema.

Investing in Greer’s Entrepreneurial Future

Greer Moves aims to support and foster entrepreneurship in Greer by providing seed funding to promising businesses. Philippe Barreaud, a representative of Greer Moves, expressed his excitement about the grant recipients and their potential to make a significant impact. He believes that by investing in these businesses, Greer Moves is ensuring a bright future for entrepreneurship in Greer.

The grants provided by Greer Moves are just one of the many resources available to entrepreneurs in Greer. Platform at Greer, the program that helps launch and grow businesses, offers a range of resources including mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to capital. These resources, combined with the support of organizations like Greer Moves, create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Greer.

Building a Bright Future in Greer

Both Big Play in a Box and CAIRS Shoes have demonstrated a commitment to making a positive impact in the community. Their business ideas align with the values of Greer Moves and the overall mission of fostering entrepreneurship in Greer. With the grant funding, they will be able to expand their businesses and reach a larger audience, ultimately creating more opportunities and making a lasting impact in the community.

Greer Moves will continue to support and invest in promising businesses in Greer, with the goal of building a strong and vibrant entrepreneurial community. Through programs like Platform at Greer and grants like those awarded to Big Play in a Box and CAIRS Shoes, Greer Moves is helping to create a bright future for entrepreneurs and the Greer community as a whole.