FedEx Awards More Than $230,000 to 10 Small Businesses
Summary
Ten U.S.-based businesses were chosen this year out of over 3,900 applications.At FedEx, we are dedicated to empowering our small and medium-sized business owners and equipping them with impactful resources for success, said Aimee DiCicco, Senior Vice President Customer Engagement Marketing & Retail Channel Solutions, FedEx. As a small business, winning this FedEx grant is a powerful validation of our commitment to sustainability and innovation and we are beyond grateful for the support it provides. With the ongoing partnership of FedEx, we look forward to continuing to offer parents best in class products for their everyday adventures while protecting the planet for future generations.Over the past twelve years, nearly 80,000 businesses have applied to the program in the United States alone. Consistently ranked among the worlds most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.