Optimum Business and the Celina Chamber of Commerce Announce Lifting Up Small Business Grants
Optimum Business will award 25 small businesses each a $5,000 grant to further support the long-term success of small businesses in Celina, TX
CELINA, TX (September 8, 2025) - Optimum Business, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, along with their partner, the Celina Chamber of Commerce, today announce that the Lifting Up Small Businesses Grants are open for applications. These grants will directly fund 25 small businesses across Celina, TX. The program will distribute $5,000 grants to each selected business recipient to contribute to the prosperity of the communities where they serve.
“Optimum is thrilled to partner with the Celina Chamber of Commerce to support the vibrant and increasing number of small businesses in the community. As a company, we strive to be more than just a connectivity provider by investing in individual businesses that are fueling the local economy,” said Amanda Seabaugh, Vice President, General Manager of Optimum. “We know that when small businesses thrive, the community thrives. Optimum is very much looking forward to supporting the development and prosperity of one of Texas’s fastest growing communities.”
“I want to thank Optimum for partnering with the Celina Chamber of Commerce on this generous grant. This partnership allows us to create real opportunities for our local businesses and reaffirms that the Greater Celina Chamber is more committed than ever to helping them succeed,” said Jim Scano, Chairman of the Greater Celina Chamber of Commerce.
Optimum Business and the Celina Chamber of Commerce expect to announce grant recipients later this year. Once the winners are announced, Optimum Business will also host recognition events this fall 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.
Since 2020, Optimum has funded 131 classroom projects in Collin and Denton County totaling more than $40,000 through our partnership with DonorsChoose. In addition, the company has also supported FIRST® Robotics teams in Collin County since 2019, with nearly $16,000 in grants and regional event sponsorships.
More information on the Lifting Up Small Business Grants, including submission requirements, can be found here.