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2023 CHALLENGE WINNERS

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 RISE Challenge! A total of $242,500 was awarded to three innovative companies, each filling a unique need in the marketplace. 

SEE THESE ENTREPRENEURS' STORIES

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Jade United ($100,000) is a transportation business based in Sherman. The company will move into a larger storage yard and expand its truck fleet and number of drivers for hauling general freight in Texas and surrounding states. 

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Taylor’d Trends ($75,000) is a leading women’s fashion brand selling size-inclusive styles for women both domestically and internationally through a robust e-commerce platform. RISE funds will support moving to larger warehouse and distribution space. 

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Big Girl Spa Essentials  ($67,500) manufactures a bathtub footrest to accommodate people whose feet don't reach the end of the tub. RISE funds will support tooling, manufacturing, and warehousing space to increase production of the footrest

RISE Challenge

900 N Grand Ave Suite 6G

Sherman TX 75090 

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T: 903-813-2042

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SEDCO and Austin College 

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