FCCU Business Member Awarded $30,000 Grant
10/08/2024
Photo: Left to right, Whitney Townsend, Director of Business and Community Development at FCCU, Sue Johnson, President and CEO at FCCU, Ashley Muse, owner of Muse Studio, and Kevin Paynter, CLO at FCCU.
JEFFERSON, WI — Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) awarded Muse Studio LLC with a $30,000 grant through their partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Chicago.
The Community First Accelerate Grant is designed to support small businesses in their development and growth initiatives, reinforcing the commitment to fostering economic vitality within our community. The FHLB’s Community First Accelerate Grant provides funding for projects that will make a significant impact on the local economy, job creation, and overall community development. Muse Studio LLC plans to use the grant to expand operations. “We are thrilled to award this grant to Ashley and Muse Studio,” said Whitney Townsend, Director of Business and Community Development at FCCU.
“This funding will not only help us grow and innovate but allow us to contribute to the economic development of the Jefferson community,” said Ashley Muse, owner of Muse Studio. “We are committed to providing valuable services that meet the needs of our customers.”
The Community First Accelerate Grant program is part of the FHLB’s broader initiative to invest in local communities by supporting small businesses. By providing financial assistance, the FHLB aims to empower businesses like Muse Studio to thrive and create lasting impacts on their communities. For more information visit fhlbc.com).
For more information about Muse Studio and its services, please visit themuse.studio.
Through its member institutions, FHLB of Chicago offers grants of up to $30,000 to eligible small businesses. For information on becoming a business member at FCCU, visit fortcommunity.com).