Community Partners

Thank you to our ASSETS Partners for investing in innovation.

What does it mean to build a business with purpose? For Pride Painting, it’s about more than transforming walls, it’s about transforming the trades. In a field that often leaves out LGBTQ+ voices, this bold, values-driven company is creating space for authenticity, dignity, and inclusion on every job site. Discover how Pride Painting is not just redefining what it means to work in the trades, they’re raising the standard for what it means to belong.

What happens when a home-cooked meal turns into a mission? Some businesses start with a business plan. Cafe 301 started with faith, and a deep love of food. What began as Laurie Myers cooking for friends and family has grown into a food truck known across the region for its Soul Rolls, sweet lemonade, and even sweeter spirit. Behind every plate is a story of showing up, sticking with it, and building something that brings people together.

What does it look like when science meets culture? For STEAM Sneakerheadz, it’s about more than sneakers, it’s about sparking curiosity and opening doors. By blending sneaker design with hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math, Ky the Chemist is making education fresh, fun, and relevant for youth who don’t always see themselves in these fields. Discover how STEAM Sneakerheadz is turning creativity into confidence and showing the next generation that science truly belongs to everyone.

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