Since 2020, more than $2
million in funds, plus mentorship, training and business
equipment, awarded to hundreds of entrepreneurs
SAN
JOSE, Calif., Sept. 28,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay Inc. today announced the
recipients of its fourth annual Up & Running Grants, a program
established in 2020 to further eBay's mission of connecting people
and building communities to create economic opportunity for
all.
Since the award's inception, eBay has selected 50 US sellers
annually to each receive $10,000,
plus training and mentorship, to help strengthen and grow their
businesses. In addition to the grants, this year's finalists also
each received a stipend worth $500 to
equip themselves with essential business technology and tools from
eBay Refurbished.
"For nearly three decades, eBay has been supporting
entrepreneurs and small businesses, helping people turn their
passions into economic opportunity," said Adam Ireland, GM and VP, eBay U.S. "eBay's Up
& Running Grant underscores our commitment to helping small
businesses thrive, and we can't wait to see how this year's
recipients pursue their passions and ambitions."
Meet eBay's Class of 2023 Up & Running Grant
winners:
- Torin Cutsinger, Amazing Finds
Resell, Henderson, NV
- Ashley Turner, Ashley's This and That, Columbia, IL
- Dave Ng, Autolatch by All Who
Wander Trading, Allentown, PA
- Xiang Xue, BeautyPurpleMagic,
Salem, NH
- Joseph Talsky, Bike Plug,
Clearwater, FL
- William Gardner, Bill Trading Company, Shelby, NC
- Jason Chupick, Biscuit Bikes,
Crozet, VA
- Jason Higley, BitPistol
Solutions, El Monte, CA
- William Buettner, BreezySeeds,
Gurnee, IL
- Shannon Kramer, Brickeology, Nolensville, TN
- Andrew Cavaliere, Cav Design
Studio, Nutley, NJ
- Rebecca Johnson, Center Valley
Vintage, Freedom, WI
- Farideh Ramezani,
ChasingFabulous, Jamaica, NY
- Shakira Matherly, Cloud 9
Vintage & Wares, LLC, Phoenix,
AX
- Larry Shute Jr, CoinzComics,
Indianapolis, IN
- Ben Goldsborough,
CollectorCrafts, Middletown,
DE
- Nathan Lin, Columbia Ivy
Leaguer, Sunnyvale, CA
- Luis Ramirez, Cortezapparel,
Maricopa, AZ
- Edda Colunga, Dearlyemily,
Odessa, TX
- David Sapienza, Dsap's
Postcards, Columbus OH
- Robert Dunwoodie,
DunwoodieCoins, Oceanside, CA
- Grace Easevoli, Easetrade,
Apex, NC
- Tarina Medford, Euphoric
Operations, Lake Worth, FL
- Mary McMurtrey, Fashion For Your Life, Sand Springs, OK
- Valarie G Mayol, Fidelia's Closet, Elk Grove, CA
- Jason Schall, Go-Fish-On,
Charleston, SC
- Jack Mitchell-Hooge, Jack's
Wares, Albany, OR
- Luke Clark, Jesus Reigns USA, Murfreesboro,
TN
- Stanley Kvitko, Kracked Screens,
Walnut Creek, CA
- Christian Komo, longlivekicks,
Wentzville, MO
- James Gao, lostthenfound888, Forest Hills, NY
- Trevor Barnes, Merchant of
Babylon, Bakersfield, CA
- Catherine Lawrence, Midtown
Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg,
PA
- Havin Hughes, Midwest Moto
Parts, Chicago Heights, IL
- Daniel Richmond, Milliken
Mushroom Supply, Arvada, CO
- Oana Ancuta Farcas, Mobimal,
Miami, FL
- Alexander Dirisio, Modern
Vintage World, Rochester, NY
- Karen Martinez, Pop Academy
Shop, New York, NY
- Katherine Chen, Rag Riot
Vintage, Flinton, PA
- Angie Coradin, Regenerex
Medical, Coral Springs, FL
- Kirsti Renwall, ROCK IT RESELL,
Portland, OR
- Pat Sandomenico, Sando Sports
Flips, Land O'Lakes, FL
- Jeane Goforth, Scrollworks Youth
Music School, Birmingham, AL
- Rolanda Farmer, Signature
Concepts, Douglasville, GA
- Sage Howard, Style and
Sustainability, Salt Lake City,
UT
- Daniel Carnevale, Sunshine of
Deals, North Bergen, NJ
- Daniel Trujillo, The Hoarder Store, CA
- Amy Nesbitt, The Nesbitt Experience, Charlestown, RI
- Keyona Taylor, Turn Key,
Baltimore, MD
- Michael Grasso, Vintage Duder's
Treasures, Ventura, CA
See the 2023 winners in this video here.
eBay's support of small business
eBay's small
businesses consistently report that eBay provides economic
opportunity and empowerment. According to eBay's 2023 Small
Business Report, 95% of eBay sellers see a strong correlation
between eBay and their business success, while 79% of sellers say
that eBay helps small businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive. Since
2020, Up & Running Grant recipients – ranging from collectibles
sellers, to fashion stores, to sporting goods shops – have
leveraged grant funds to invest in crucial areas of their
businesses, including purchasing new equipment and inventory or
hiring and training employees.
About the Up & Running Grants Program
Since its
introduction in 2020, eBay's annual Up & Running Grants program
has received more than 50,000 applications from entrepreneurs
sharing details of their businesses ambitions and growth goals.
Following a comprehensive review, 50 sellers are chosen annually to
each receive $10,000 in cash direct
training, Q&A sessions and mentorship from ranking eBay
sellers, and eBay Academy training — eBay's e-learning platform.
All applicants of the Up & Running Grants program are also
offered access to mentorship and resources on Hello Alice, a free,
multichannel platform that helps businesses launch and grow.
About eBay Inc.
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global
commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers in
more than 190 markets around the world. We exist to enable economic
opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and
organizations of all sizes. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the
world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great
value and unique selection. In 2022, eBay enabled nearly
$74 billion of gross merchandise
volume. For more information about the company and its global
portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
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