Optimum Business and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Announce Lifting Up Small Business Grants

25 businesses will be awarded a $5,000 grant to support the long-term success of small businesses in Georgetown, TX

Georgetown, TX (October 6, 2026) - Optimum Business, a leading provider of fiber internet, mobile and TV services, and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, a leading advocate for business growth and economic development in Georgetown, today announce the founding of the Lifting up Small Businesses Grants in Georgetown. These grants will directly fund 25 small businesses across Georgetown. The program will distribute $5,000 grants to each selected business recipient to contribute to the prosperity of the communities where they serve.

"Small businesses are essential to the strength and vitality of communities across Texas, and Georgetown is no exception," said Amanda Seabaugh, Vice President General Manager, Optimum. "Small business owners create jobs, drive innovation and contribute to the unique character that makes Georgetown such a special place. Through our partnership with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, Optimum is proud to invest in local small businesses and provide resources that can help them continue to grow and thrive."

"Small businesses are essential to the strength and character of Georgetown, and supporting their success strengthens our entire community," said Shontel Mays, President and CEO of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. "The Lifting Up Small Business Grants are a wonderful example of what can happen when businesses and community partners come together to invest in local businesses. We are grateful to partner with Optimum Business to connect Georgetown businesses with resources that can help them grow, innovate, and pursue their next opportunity. We know that when our businesses thrive, our community thrives, and we are excited to help lift up the businesses that are helping build Georgetown's future."

The Lifting up Small Businesses Grants in Georgetown are made possible through the partnership between Founding Partner Optimum Business and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. For more on the Lifting up Small Business in Georgetown, including submission requirements, official program rules, and how to submit, visit www.georgetownchamber.org/smallbusinessgrant.

Grant recipients are expected to be announced this winter. Once the winners are announced, Optimum Business plans to host recognition events with local officials and key community partners joining in on the celebrations.

Optimum continues to find new ways to deepen its community presence and connect its customers to what matters most, which includes supporting, understanding, and celebrating what makes each of its local communities unique. The Lifting up Small Businesses in Georgetown is a concrete example of this very commitment to customers and businesses in the community.