BOSS & Sage Announce 2024 Invest in Progress Grant Winners

We’re excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Invest in Progress Grant, a collaborative initiative by Sage and The BOSS Network. This partnership has seen Sage commit funding over three years to empower small businesses with the resources they need to thrive.

The selected recipients stand out for their dedication to community, entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to grow their professional skills. Each will be awarded a $10,000 grant and gain access to a year-long monthly mentorship program through BOSS Business University. This online platform is designed to provide the tools and knowledge necessary to successfully launch or grow a business.

The partnership, in its third year, received almost 12,000 applicants nationwide. This year’s winners also feature four members from each of the Divine Nine sororities—including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated—the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated, and the Chicago Urban League. The final 25 awardees represent entrepreneurs from various industries, including Beauty & Self-Care, IT Solutions, Travel, Healthcare, Professional Services and Food and Beverage. 

Congratulations to the latest 25 recipients:

Tina Armstrong	Living Connected MBS, Inc	La Mirada, CA
ShaRae Carlock	Photolock	Kansas City, MO
Jessica Childress	Juris Prudence LLC	Washington, DC
Marcia Cox	Kaldi’s Coffeehouse & Roastery	Huntersville, NC
Nadine Duncan	The Traveling Black Women Network	Atlanta, GA
Skania Florestal	HBCUMADE	Atlanta, GA
Tamekia Foley	High Tech.2.0, LLC	Atlanta, GA
Natasha Gallop	Gifts in Good Company LLC	West Orange, NJ
Lucretia Gordon	Pamper Palace	Greensboro, NC
Chrisshele Griffin	McChriss BAKES	Irving, TX
Gena Harrison	FOY Med Spa	Southfield, MI
April Hemphill/Shaketia McCoy	AnuCrown Luxury Brims	Dallas, TX
Chari Herron	Divine Restoration Counseling and Consultation, LLC	Huntsville, AL
Lakeysha Love	Sugar Head LLC	Hazel Crest, IL
Deida Massey	Bixa Beauty, Inc.	Chicago, IL
Cheryl Monroe	The Cleaning Advantage	Atlanta, GA
LaToya Moore	A Write to Live	Orland Hills, IL
Nwamaka Ngoddy	Anwuli Eyewear LLC	Atlanta, GA
Zamora Olin	Thrive With ARTIE	Appomattox, VA
Niehla Ollie	Homegirl’s Hummus	Chicago, IL
Shavonne Reed	OPUA LLC	Atlanta, GA
Jada Samuels	Jada Juice Inc.	Aurora, IL
Davida Selby	Kate Lynn & Adwoa, LLC	Atlanta, GA
Alicia Thomas	Lush Pops ATL	Decatur, GA
Shanice Whittaker	Soul Movement Success	Antioch, CA

For more information on BOSS and Sage “Invest in Progress” grant and the BOSS Impact Fund, visit BOSSImpactFund.com. To become a member, visit TheBOSSNetwork.org