Edison, Optimum Join Hands To Provide Grants To Local Small Businesses

EDISON, NJ — The Edison Chamber of Commerce and Optimum Business have come together to provide grants to local small businesses.

Under the “Lifting up Small Businesses in Edison,” program, 20 small businesses in Edison will receive $5,000 in grants to help support their growth and long-term success.

Additionally, grant recipients who are new to the Edison Chamber of Commerce will receive a one-year complimentary membership for 2025 to further promote their development and help them build their networks.

"We are incredibly excited to launch this grant program in partnership with Optimum Business designed specifically to empower small businesses in our community," said Joe Coyle, President of the Edison Chamber of Commerce.

"Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and this initiative underscores our ongoing commitment to providing them with the resources and support they need to flourish. By enabling their growth, we are not only investing in their future but also in the prosperity and vibrancy of Edison as a whole."

Grant recipients will be announced in early 2025. Once the winners are announced, Optimum Business will host recognition events with local officials and key community partners.

“Small businesses are fundamental to the enduring prosperity and vibrancy of local areas, and that is no exception in Edison. We recognize that Edison’s dynamic and diverse business community has contributed to the growth and success of the region, which in turn has allowed local residents to thrive,” Vic Pascarelli, Vice President, General Manager of Optimum Northeast said in a statement.

“As a company serving Edison small business owners both at their home and place of business, Optimum Business is honored to partner with the Edison Chamber of Commerce to create this grant program, which enables us to show up for our communities and reinforces our commitment to providing small businesses with the connectivity solutions, resources, and support to thrive in today’s digital world.”

For more information on the program, including submission requirements, official program rules, and how to submit, visit edisonchamber.com/small-business-grant.

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