Center for Women Entrepreneurs announces Veteran Woman Grant awardees
June 10, 2022 鈥� DENTON 鈥� The Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) at Texas Woman鈥檚 University has selected six female veterans in Texas to receive a $5,000 award each through its Veteran Woman Entrepreneur Grant program, which supports women veterans in Texas who own their own businesses or are interested in launching one.
The awardees include:
- Simone Brown 鈥� (Houston)
- Kimberly Henry 鈥� (San Angelo)
- Bernadine Martinez 鈥� (New Braunfels)
- Kelli Mumphrey 鈥� , (Garland)
- Dana Perry 鈥� The Auto Expert, LLC (Plano)
- Sherrita Smoak 鈥� SIS Blessed Enterprises, LLC (Conroe)
Grant funding may be used for the purchase of machinery, equipment or technology; acquisition of new inventory or raw materials; purchase and installation of fixtures or display units; property improvements; marketing; or other business-related activity that is aligned with the purpose of the program. Grants cannot be used for wages, salaries and sales tax.
The awardees will meet with the center鈥檚 small business advisor and veteran mentors, as well as complete a virtual training series hosted by the center, to receive funding. The course will cover topics related to business plan development, insurance, marketing, legal matters, accounting and finance.
Grant applications were received from across Texas, and this is the second year the CWE has offered the grant program aimed specifically at helping women veteran entrepreneurs throughout the state.
鈥淪upporting veterans has long been a key mission for Texas Woman鈥檚 University,鈥� said Tracy Irby, the center鈥檚 director. 鈥淲e are proud to support these entrepreneurs who not only served their nation but are now contributing to the economies of their communities.鈥�
The Center for Women Entrepreneurs is a program of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women鈥檚 Leadership at Texas Woman鈥檚 University. The institute is dedicated to preparing more women to take on successful roles in business and public service. Its three specialized centers ensure women have the education to establish careers as successful C-suite executives, the skills for building entrepreneurial businesses and the framework needed to run for public office.
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