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Optimum Business aims to lift small businesses in Bridgeport through grant program

The grant is called Lifting Up Small Businesses in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Emily Knapton

Jul 14, 2025, 12:49 PM

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Optimum Business is partnering with the Bridgeport Regional Business Council to offer grants for small businesses.

It's called Lifting Up Small Businesses in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

The grant is for $5,000 and will be awarded to 25 businesses with 25 or fewer employees. The deadline for submission is Aug. 15.

Selected business recipients can use the money to help support their growth and long-term success.

"As a company committed to empowering local communities, Optimum Business is honored to partner with the BRBC to launch this impactful small business grant program," said Elton Hart, Vice President, General Manager of Optimum Tri-State. "This initiative not only recognizes the vital role small businesses play in driving our local economy but also underscores the importance of fostering the growth and prosperity of the Bridgeport community,"

Optimum is the sister company of News 12 Networks.

MORE: 2025 Optimum Business Grant: Funding Opportunities for Bridgeport Businesses

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