2026-2027 Level Up Mini-Grant Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley Announces 2026-2027 Level UP Mini-Grant Winners
San José, CA — March 26, 2026 —The Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley (RCCSV) proudly announced that the Chamber awarded five “Level Up” business development grants on Friday, March 26, 2026 at the annual CONNECT event.
Funded by Chamber fundraising and contributions from individual members, the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley (RCCSV) Level Up mini-grant program offers small project grants of up to $1000 to SF Bay Area small business owners who have “out of the box” ideas to move their business forward. In addition to the grant, recipients will get a year’s free membership in the Rainbow Chamber and recognition in our newsletter, social media, and events.
“The Rainbow Chamber Level UP microgrants offer direct support for selected members as they get creative and take action to improve their business,” said Renee Johnson, RCCSV President. “We are thrilled to support LGBT and LGBT-allied businesses with this grant.”
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Level UP Grant Winners!
- Niki Canotas ($1000) – Mike & Niki’s Honey Company: “Local By The Stick”. Equipment to help manufacture and label their honey sticks – a top seller and opportunity to grow the business.
- Mandy Owen ($750) – Coaching & Consulting with Mandy Owen: “Marketing Makeover”. Branding audit and refresh.
- Nathan Svoboda ($750) – Qmunity: “Credibility Boost”: Staff education including fees to support earning the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential.
- Jason Shreve ($750) – Peak Performance Unleashed, LLC: “CoachBridge Web App”. App development and testing for their AI-enabled practice and learning platform.
- Candi Cabrera ($750) – Papillon Naturotherapy: “Wellness Activation Program Enhancement”: Marketing and display updates, educational materials and workshop development.
ABOUT RCCSV:
Established in 1999 to give exposure to the LGBT business community, the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley is the largest not-for-profit corporation in Silicon Valley for LGBT businesses composed of LGBT and LGBT-supportive business owners and professionals. For additional information, visit www.rainbowchamber.org.
Media Contact:
Renee Johnson, President Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley
(408) 832-8723
renee@reneejdesigns.com
rainbowchamber.org
PDF: 2026 Level Up Press Release
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