ROME, N.Y. — Five woman-owned businesses in Herkimer and Oneida Counties were each awarded $5,000 to support the growth and development of their businesses.
The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is behind the grant initiative with support from Baird Private Wealth Management and the Griffiss Institute of Rome, which hosted the award ceremony.
The grant recipients include Barrio Builders of Utica; Bloom Nutrition Solutions of Utica; Can Chasers Company LLC; D. Furniture Upholstery; and Legacy Fiberoptics of Utica.
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The grant applicants had to be 51 percent woman-owned, located in Herkimer or Oneida Counties, and in business for a minimum of one year.
“Our financial support of women entrepreneurs in our area began in 2022,” Ellen Rainey, vice president of The Women’s Fund and chairperson of the Women Investing in Women committee of the board, said in the announcement. “Our initiative has been embraced by the business community; we had 38 women business owners apply representing Oneida and Herkimer Counties. The diversity of the applications was impressive making the judging process both exciting and challenging.”
The Griffiss Institute says it has supported the Women Investing In Women initiative since The Women’s Fund grant program began in 2022.
“Innovation thrives when community members support each other to be successful,” Heather Hage, president and CEO of Griffiss Institute, said. “These businesses are doing good deeds in our Mohawk Valley communities by creating meaningful careers and delivering products and services that improve our quality of life. We are proud to stand with The Women’s Fund and Baird to empower the business leaders who make our communities stronger.”
The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties describes itself as a grassroots, volunteer-driven nonprofit which is funded by donor contributions. The Women’s Fund has donated nearly $1 million to individuals and organizations in their 28 years of service to Herkimer and Oneida counties.
