Photo Caption: WNC Grant Awards Given on March 2, 2018.From left: Grant Winner #1, Connie Carter of Gorgeous Growlers Grooming; Judy Nicolosi, WNC Treasurer; Brenda Cassato, Grant Judge; Doris Hogan, Grant Judge; Grant Winner #2, Jennifer Garner, Esq.; and Yvette Behmer of The Law Office of Lucas Magazine who was the Event Sponsor of the 2017 Tea Fundraiser that helped make these grants possible! Grant Winner #3, Roxanne Harmon, was unable to attend the meeting.
On March 2, 2018, Women-n-Charge, whose mission, in part, is to support and assist professional women in managing their businesses more effectively, awarded three grants. Each spring the organization gives two $1,000 grants to deserving women in business, but this year, due to WNC savings and outstanding support of our annual tea fundraiser, we were able to award three $1,500 grants!
These grants are made possible by the annual tea fundraiser held each fall. In 2017, our Event Sponsor was the Law Offices of Lucas Magazine and they helped us award the grant winners this year!
Thank you to our 2018 WNC Grant Judges for picking such worthy winners: Paula O’Neil (Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller), Doris Hogan (Owners, Hogan’s Helpers), and Brenda Cassato (Founder of Senior Information Resources).
The first grant was awarded to Constance Carter who is the owner of Gorgeous Growlers Grooming. She provides low stress dog grooming services in a boutique, spa-like salon using products with natural ingredients. Connie plans to use these funds to create a retail store space in her salon, as she often recommends products and grooming tools for clients to use at home. Learn more at www.gorgeous-growlers.com.
The second grant was awarded to Jennifer A. Garner, Esq. She is a real estate attorney and opened her practice, Jennifer A. Garner, PA, 2 years ago. She intends to use the funds to add a complete new division to her law firm.
Jennifer will become mediation-certified so that she can provide mediation services in the community, which will expand her business. Learn more at jenniferagarner.com.
The third bonus grant was awarded to Mary Roxanne Harmon who is the owner of Murals and More.
With the funds she received, Roxanne will be expanding her services to include printed pieces that are customizable by purchasing a needed digital art tablet and building a new website. This will expand Roxanne’s artwork to not only prints but to products as well such as decor, t-shirts, bags, mugs, and more! Learn more at www.muralsandmore.freeyellow.com.
Learn more about this organization at women-n-charge.com. WNC usually meets the first Friday of the month at Pebble Creek Country Club in Tampa from 11:15am to 1:15pm.