The Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program celebrates small businesses that give back to their communities.
Winners receive a $20,000 grant and additional resources to elevate
their business presence and continue their success.
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mall businesses are an essential part of the communities they serve, supporting
local economies, creating jobs, crafting handmade, one-of-a kind products
and services, and more. In many cases, though, small businesses go above and beyond even those important roles, supporting their communities through additional ways large and small, like starting a scholarship program for high school students or providing job training to people experiencing homelessness.
That’s the case for the three businesses — Perry’s Joint, Homeless Garden Project,
and BJ’s Nevada BBQ — that won a $20,000 grant this May as part of the Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program. The program will continue through the rest of this year, with three more winners announced each quarter. The winning small businesses will all receive the grant and additional exclusive resources, and will be selected from nominees submitted by the public. Read the articles below to learn more about the program and three inspiring small businesses that are making a big positive impact in their communities.
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How a barbecue restaurant, a sandwich shop, and a community garden feed their neighbors and give back
Perry’s Joint Sends Pasadena Kids to College — One Sandwich at a Time
Perry Bennett sees his sandwich shop as a second home for Black students
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Both People and Plants Are Thriving at This Santa Cruz Garden
The Homeless Garden Project offers job training and support for those experiencing homelessness
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Meet The Barbecue Spot Mentoring Nevada’s Next Generation of Chefs
From championing culinary students to feeding frontline firefighters, BJ’s Nevada Barbecue is fueling an entire community
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