The Jackie Wurm Grant Program
A Member since 2013…
For those of you who were in a BWC Circle with Jackie, you know of her passion for supporting women in business. She not only helped others through her willingness to share her learnings and give them encouragement, but also through her charitable giving both personally and through her business Integriprint.
The Jackie Wurm Grant Program hopes to capitalize on the very thing Jackie loved about The BWC - PEERpower. Our goal is to raise money to grant opportunities for women who could use a small financial boost to take their business to the next level.
Grantees will also receive additional support in implementing their grant as well as a full year membership to a BWC Circle.
Our 2025 Grantees
About The Business
Bom dia Treats promotes health, sustainability, and community impact by offering fresh, organic foods and fair-trade Colombian coffee, supporting reforestation efforts, reducing carbon footprints, and fostering wellness through fitness and community events.
Dennise Mejia, Owner of Bom Dia Treats
“Winning this grant has been a game-changer for Bom Dia Treats. The funding allowed us to significantly improve our kitchen operations, enhancing our efficiency and ability to serve more customers quickly. With upgraded equipment and optimized workflow, we can now produce a higher volume of sandwiches and expand our menu offerings without compromising quality.
Additionally, the grant supported our marketing efforts, enabling us to invest in targeted ads that have driven more foot traffic to our store. The increased visibility has not only boosted sales but also strengthened our presence in the community.”
Dennise Mejia, Bom Dia Treats
The Impact
The grant Dennise received supported her business to:
Increase sales by investing in targeted ads and community promotion.
Enhance food prep efficiency through upgrading essential equipment.
Increase food production efficiency by 50% within the first 3 weeks of receiving the grant
About The Business
Satin Stitches is a Minneapolis-based apparel brand specializing in high-quality, custom-made costumes for dance, cheer, show choirs, and performance groups nationwide. Designed and manufactured in-house with inclusive sizing, their mission is to create unique well-fitting costumes that boost performers’ confidence and leave a lasting impression.
Mercedes Bergman, Owner of Satin Stitches
“Being a business owner can be lonely, but the BWC and TCC have made me feel seen and supported. The mentorship, check-ins, and goal setting keep me focused, and it’s wonderful to have a community of women who ‘get it’ to offer guidance and celebrate my successes.”
Mercedes Berman, Satin Stitches
The Impact
The grant Mercedes received supported her
business to:
Update her website to enhance user experience and improve production time.
Expand marketing and sales through SEO.
Increase Q2 sales by 43% compared to the previous year.
About the Grant
The Jackie Wurm Grant program provides $2,500-$5,000 micro-grants, along with a 1-year BWC® membership, strategic implementation support, and customized resource matching for women entrepreneurs.
THE ADVANTAGES
Supports small businesses under $300,000 revenue
Assists solopreneurs in scaling
Accessible grant application process
Personalized business development support through the Circle Team investing pro bono products, services, and expert advice
THE BENEFITS
The JW Grant program empowers underserved entrepreneurs by honoring Jackie Wurm’s mentorship legacy, providing targeted business resources, and enabling small business scaling.
WHO IS IT OPEN TO?
Women-owned businesses in the Twin Cities and seven-metro surrounding areas who earn less than $300K in annual revenue.
OUR APPLICATION PROCESS
Our 2025 Grant Program will be kicked off at our Annual Forum on July 14th.
Please check back for further details and the opportunity to apply.