Celina Chamber of Commerce and Optimum Business Announce the Grant Winners of Lifting Up Small Businesses in Celina, Texas
25 small businesses will be awarded a $5,000 grant to support their long-term success
DALLAS, TEXAS (JANUARY 6, 2026) - Optimum Business, the leading provider of internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, along with their partner, the Celina Chamber of Commerce, today announced the grant winners of Lifting Up Small Businesses in Celina, Texas.
Each small business will receive a $5,000 grant to help support their growth and long-term success. Featured grant recipients include:
Hemphill Orthodontics – Will enhance the office space with a new dental chair, 3D printer, and small interior upgrades.
Lucy’s on the Square – Will invest in new upholstery for dining room booths, napkin dispensers, and repair restaurant doors.
Terramania – Will purchase new awning for rear door and replace front exterior speakers.
William Williams Rare Jewels – Will invest in new jewelry displays to showcase merchandise.
Valley Vines – Will create new, improved signage and enhanced outdoor seating.
Donkey Equine Haven – Will purchase intake software to streamline business operations.
Follow along here for the full list of grant recipients and more information on Lifting Up Small Businesses in Celina. To celebrate and honor the grant winners, Optimum Business in partnership with the Celina Chamber of Commerce will host a recognition event on Monday, January 12 alongside community members.
“Optimum Business is proud to celebrate the grant winners of Lifting Up Small Businesses in Celina, presented in partnership with the Celina Chamber of Commerce,” said Amanda Seabaugh, Vice President, General Manager of Optimum Texoma. “These 25 entrepreneurs embody the spirit and strength of this community. We’re honored to support their growth and success and look forward to seeing the lasting impact of their businesses.”
“Supporting small businesses is at the core of the Chamber’s mission, and these grants represent a direct investment in the entrepreneurs who make Celina such a strong community,” said Andy Hopkins, Incoming Board Chairman of the Celina Chamber of Commerce. “Through programs like this, the Chamber is proud to partner with Optimum to champion our local business community, elevate our members, and help ensure they have the resources needed to grow and succeed.”
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 Celina program is a concrete example of Optimum’s commitment to customers and businesses in Celina.