BusinessJanuary 15, 2024
SendAFriend founder starts regional grant for students
A 2017 Jackson High School graduate who founded his own company is launching a regional grant to help young entrepreneurs in the region. Tyler Macke started the SendAFriend stuffed animal care package service after graduation and has since generated more than $30 million in revenue...
A 2017 Jackson High School graduate who founded his own company is launching a regional grant to help young entrepreneurs in the region.
Tyler Macke started the SendAFriend stuffed animal care package service after graduation and has since generated more than $30 million in revenue.
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the company announced the SendAFriend Regional Grant for Cape Girardeau County high school seniors with innovative business ideas.
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Those who submit their applications by Sunday, March 31, will be eligible to win a $5,000 grant to kickstart their entrepreneurial idea and a year's worth of quarterly business guidance sessions with Macke.
High school seniors can visit www.sendafriend.co/grant to submit their proposals.
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