Damian's Craft Meats
Grant in 2024
Damian's Craft Meats offers high-quality, locally sourced, grass-fed meat products that promote the ethical treatment of livestock in both life and death.
LactaLogics
Debt Financing in 2024
LactaLogics specializes in the supply of human milk-based nutrition products. It offers services including human milk processing, sterilization, fortification, breast milk supplier coordination, and donor screening. The company addresses inquiries via phone calls and emails.
Little Sesame
Grant in 2024
Little Sesame is a Washington, D.C.–based fast casual restaurant concept focused on hummus-based dishes and Mediterranean-inspired fare. The menu features hummus bowls, pita sandwiches, salatim, mezzes, sweets, and drinks, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal vegetables, house-made spice blends, and high-quality olive oil. The concept offers catering and online ordering, expanding access to its healthy, quick-serve meals. It sources fresh farm foods directly from farmers, underscoring a commitment to nutritious options and responsible sourcing. Founded in the mid-2010s, Little Sesame operates to provide quick, healthy lunches while delivering flavorful, plant-forward offerings that appeal to a broad audience.
Storm Services
Grant in 2024
Storm Services specializes in providing comprehensive logistics for large-scale worker relocations, particularly during natural disasters or emergencies. The company designs, constructs, operates, and manages base camp setups, offering essential services such as housing, food, water, laundry, and sanitary facilities. Storm Services caters to both government and private sectors, supporting restoration efforts with tailored solutions that address logistical challenges at single or multiple locations. Additionally, the company fabricates its own equipment to meet these specific needs.
Berner Air Curtains
Grant in 2023
Berner Air Curtains provides heating, ventilating, and air conditioning services. They offer windows, concession stands, and indoor and outdoor bar counters. They serve restaurants, hospitality, and entertainment venues.
Broadturn Farm
Grant in 2023
Broadturn Farm is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility and productivity of agricultural land while promoting a harmonious relationship between people and the natural environment. The farm cultivates a diverse array of products, including flowers, organic vegetables, hay, honey, and herbs. It also offers florist services for weddings and special events, catering to clients seeking bespoke floral arrangements. Additionally, Broadturn Farm supplies its farm products to restaurants and small retail stores through its wholesale division. Beyond its agricultural pursuits, the farm provides event space for weddings and other gatherings, contributing to the community by fostering connections between people and the landscape.
International Food Solutions
Grant in 2023
International Food Solutions provides delicious and nutritious cuisine to restaurants, casinos, cafeterias, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, military bases, and retail stores. Their products are sold in the military, colleges and universities, hospitals, and restaurant chains. They offer whole-grain chow main noodles with carrots, celery, edamame, onions, and red bell peppers tossed in a savory sauce. They allow them to develop unique products and help contribute to their being the market leader in foodservice-oriented meal solutions.
Kitchen Food Ventures
Grant in 2021
Kitchen Food Ventures' objective is to assist economic development that will empower those involved in the food industry.
Vermont Farmers Food Center
Vermont Farmers Food Center increases access and availability of locally produced food in the Rutland Region through education, expanding markets and market access, aggregation, and distribution of locally produced and value added agricultural products.