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Congratulations to the 2009 WCMBP Winners!
The Abilities Fund is pleased to announce the winners of its fourth annual grant program focused on women entrepreneurs with disabilities. The Abilities Fund is proud to showcase the strength and entrepreneurial spirit of women with disabilities!
The 2009 winners include:
Erin Fairley of Brady, Nebraska, who owns Fairley Good Cattle Company and farms 350 acres of corn, soybeans and alfalfa. In addition to grain crops, Fairley Good Cattle Company has 115 cow-pairs. Erin plans to use her grant funds to build a new corral and working facilities for the cattle herd.
Kathy Dick owns and operates K.D.Cleaning Services in Hastings, Nebraska. She provides commercial and residential cleaning services in the area. Kathy will use her grant to purchase important equipment and invest in advertising.
Janet Laballiere is the owner of YogiPet All Natural Pet Products, Inc. Janet is based out of Hammond, Indiana. YogiPet is an online all natural pet products store that specializes in all natural, organic, vegetarian, health-related and special diet items for many pets. Products include food, clothing, habitats, over-the-counter medications, leashes, carriers and other pet gear. Janet hopes to use the grant money for advertising and increasing the stock of her products. You can find her at www.yogipet.com.
*Women & Co. Microenterprise Boost Program awards are sponsored by The Abilities Fund and made possible by their partner, the Citigroup Foundation.
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