• Tue. Jul 2nd, 2024

Local Youngstown Company Awarded $5,000 Grant in Entrepreneurial Competition

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Jul 2, 2024

MARQUEE Creatives, a local business specializing in experimental marketing, has been awarded a $5,000 grant to support its growth. The grant was obtained as part of the Ohio Minority Business Enterprise Bootcamp program, a program that aims to help minority-owned businesses thrive.

Aundrea Cika Heschmeyer, the president of MARQUEE Creatives, expressed her excitement about the grant, calling it a game changer for the company. With the grant, MARQUEE Creatives plans to implement digital marketing strategies, specifically focusing on SEO and Google Ads. These strategies will help the company reach a wider client base and expand its market reach.

Following a six-month pitch competition, MARQUEE Creatives was chosen as the recipient of the grant. The competition covered various aspects of business development, including legal frameworks, financing, information technology, and more. The grant will allow the 11-member firm to continue its growth and success in the marketing industry.

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