More Than 60 Tucson Small Businesses Get Changemakers Grants

BizTUCSONMarch 19, 2024

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After committing $1 million to small business financial support in Tucson, providing bilingual technical assistance over the past two months, and hosting a number of online and in-person office hours, Groundswell Capital received over 500 Tucson small business submissions for the Tucson Changemakers Grant Awards.

The Changemakers Grant Program provides direct support to Tucson-based small businesses to support the economic growth of our entrepreneurial and small business community.

In an effort to invest in an equitable, innovative and sustainable economy, the Changemakers grants were awarded to local businesses to drive business growth, develop and upskill workforce, contribute to the development of high-quality jobs and employee retention, support clean energy transitions, increase community awareness and support for local small businesses, and expand awareness among small businesses of the variety of free community resources available for businesses in Tucson.

The following businesses were awarded and recognized for their commitment to community impact and taking the initiative towards lasting business growth. Groundswell Capital Changemakers Small Business Award Winners:

Barrio Books

Better Than Provisions

Dolce Pastello Cakes

ETANO Center

Flores Landscaping

FreeFall Aerospace

Lara Ruggles Music

Merchant Garden

Mr. Nature’s Music Garden

Rocio’s Hair Salon

Exo Roast Co

Tanzillo Construction