Optimum Business and the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Announce Lifting Up Small Business Grants
Optimum Business and the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Announce Lifting Up Small Business Grants
Optimum Business will award 25 small businesses each a $5,000 grant to further support the long-term success of small businesses in Greenville-Pitt County
Greenville, North Carolina (June 9, 2025) – Optimum Business, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, along with their partner, the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce, today announce that the Lifting Up Small Businesses Grants are open for applications. These grants will directly fund 25 small businesses across Greenville-Pitt County area. The program will distribute $5,000 grants to each selected business recipient to contribute to the prosperity of the communities where they serve.
“Optimum is committed to supporting the economic prosperity of the communities we serve. Our partnership with the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce demonstrates how we strive to be more than just a connectivity provider,” said Jessica Gebhardt, Vice President General Manger, Mid-Atlantic, Optimum. “Our goal is to make an impact in ways that foster growth and vibrance for years to come. When small businesses thrive, the community thrives.”
“Our small businesses are at the heart of what makes Greenville and Pitt County such a vibrant, connected community,” said Trent McGee, President and CEO of the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce. “We’re honored to join Optimum Business in this effort to uplift and invest in our entrepreneurs and small business owners who shape our community, create jobs, and bring unique value to the places we call home.”
Optimum Business and the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce expect to announce grant recipients later this year. Once the winners are announced, Optimum Business will also host recognition events this fall with local officials and key community partners joining in on the celebrations.
Optimum continues to find new ways to deepen its community presence and connect its customers to what matters most, which includes supporting, understanding, and celebrating what makes each of its local communities unique.
Since 2020, Optimum has funded 209 classroom projects in Pitt County totaling more than $37,000 through our partnership with DonorsChoose and has provided $3,000 in educational grants to Partners in Education to further support local schools and educators.
The company has also supported FIRST® Robotics teams in Pitt County since 2019, with more than $60k in grants and regional event sponsorships. In addition, Optimum has contributed approximately $20,000 in donations to local community groups over the past four years. This includes support for NC Wesleyan, the Boys & Girls Club, as well as various nonprofits and community partners.
More information on the Lifting Up Small Business Grants, including submission requirements, can be found here.
