This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Huggies MomInspired Grant Program.
Ever had an AWESOME idea for a great product that could help out fellow parents? Now you have the chance to turn that great idea into reality and see your product come to fruition! Huggies has teamed up with Maria Bailey, author, radio and TV personality and founder of BSMMedia.com to create the Huggies MomInspired Grant Program!The program allows Moms to submit their brilliant ideas and business proposal for a chance to win a $15,000 grant to take their idea to the next level!
Huggies will award $15,000 grants to up to 12 people to explore and grow their innovative product ideas that help make parents’ lives easier. Winners will receive business advice from Maria Bailey, author, radio and TV personality and founder of BSMMedia.com, as well as support from Kimberly-Clark! Hurry though, submissions close on July 31st, 2013!!
From the Huggies MomInspired Press Release:
“The Huggies MomInspired Grant Program was created because we saw the need to help fund women-owned businesses and start-ups, but the grant is open to anyone who has an innovative baby or child care product or idea – it is not limited to only Moms or women,” said Kelly Stephenson, Huggies senior brand manager. “We are looking forward to adding a new group of creative winners to the Huggies MomInspired family and giving them the opportunity to grow their innovative ideas and businesses.”
Apply Now:
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Who: Anyone with an original, innovative and viable new product idea to help make life easier for parents; must be 21 and older and reside in the United States
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How: Log onto www.HuggiesMomInspired.com and submit application, including the idea and business plan
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When: May 6, 2013, through July 31, 2013
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Why: For the chance to receive $15,000 and advice to help start or grow your business idea
MomInspired Success Stories:
This year’s grant recipients will join 32 others who have continued to develop their winning ideas, products and succeed in small business – from faucet accessories to help little ones wash their hands to wall-mounted diaper dispensers that create a quick and mess-free diaper changing environment.
A past winner, Lauren Levy, continues to experience success with Magnificent Baby – a clothing line that uses special Smart Close magnetic fasteners to make dressing and changing baby faster and easier. Since winning the grant, her business has tripled in sales every year and is now carried nationally in more than 3,000 boutiques and department stores and in more than 15 countries.
Romy Taormina is a 2011 grant recipient for Psi Bands, award-winning acupressure wrist bands for the relief of nausea associated with morning sickness during pregnancy. They are now sold at more than 13,000 major retailers across the country.
For more information about all the grant recipients and the program, visit HuggiesMomInspired.com. Grants will be awarded in fall 2013.
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Huggies MomInspired Grant Program.
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