Meet the 2018 winners

FedEx Small Business Grant Contest

Get inspired by their success

U.S. military veterans are on a mission to change lives with their business selling high-quality saffron.

DISCOVER A BUSINESS DOING GOOD

U.S. military veterans are on a mission to change lives with their business selling high-quality saffron.

DISCOVER A BUSINESS DOING GOOD

This business owner reinvented the delivery of bottled water to help solve the world's plastic waste problem.

EXPLORE THE PROCESS OF INVENTION

He built an online audience for his video violin tutorials and instrument reviews. Then he and his son built a thriving business.

LEARN HOW HE BUILDS AN AUDIENCE

Find out how the story of one lovable boxer dog is helping sell an innovative brand of liquor-infused bratwurst.

DISCOVER THE IMPACT OF STORYTELLING

This mom struggled removing her child's winter coat before loading her in a car seat until she took matters into her own hands.

EXPLORE INNOVATION IN ACTION

Founded by three Iraq war veterans, this company crafts premium wine while helping veterans transition to the home front.

LEARN HOW THEY GIVE BACK

A husband and wife team created school bags and travel gear that speak directly to children of color to help empower them.

Read about representation

Justin Baum's business, making teddy bears for children of military families with nighttime anxiety, overcame challenges.

READ A LESSON IN RESILIENCE

A college student's experience having her belongings stolen while she was at the gym drove her to invent this unique solution.

SEE MOTIVATION IN ACTION

This South Side, Chicago coffee shop planted the seeds for growth in their community and beyond.

DISCOVER THE STRENGTH OF COMMUNITY