🎆 HS Soccer Stars Committed to UGA & MIT | CityClips #249

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Boo! Welcome to the first Wednesday of October! Let’s begin with women who own businesses in the Creative Arts sector can grab the chance to apply for a grant to support their ventures. ICYMI, local high school soccer stars Kyra Swart and Skye Williams were offered for the University of Georgia and MIT Engineering soccer programs. A superstar in FSU women’s soccer is making headlines for joining the team at age 17 and continues to soar into new heights. Prepare for a spooky Halloween season!


Quick Summary

In this 249th issue, here’s what we found:

  • Funding: Creative Arts | Amber Grant for October

  • TLH Athletes: Kyra Swart and Skye Williams | University Commitment

  • In the Spotlight: Ashyln Puerta | FSU Soccer

  • Featured Partner: Main Cleaning Solutions | Other Services

  • Networking + Business Events

FUNDING

CREATIVE ARTS

Image Credit: WomensNet

For those into handmade crafts or digital arts, it’s your time to shine! This October, all women-owned businesses related to the Creative Arts are eligible to apply for a grant. | WomensNet

  • WomensNet was inspired by women who use their skills to create art. They believe that art adds beauty to our world that’s why they include ‘Creative Arts’ to their monthly business category grant.

  • The award last October 2023 was received by Kate McFadden Designs under the subcategory “Jewelry Makers”

  • If your business falls under the subcategories for business category grant, just submit your application, maybe it’s your chance to inspire other women too. Aside from the business category, Amber Grant also offers start-up grants.

TLH ATHLETES

KYRA SWART AND SKYE WILLIAMS

Image Credit: Kyra Swart via IG and MIT Athletics

Kyre Swart (Jr. Chiles High) and Skye Williams (Lincoln High Alumn) | IG

  • Two of Florida’s bright high schoolers accepted offers from top colleges. Kyra Swart of Lawton Chiles High School has committed to the University of Georgia. According to Swart on her IG post, she was honored and excited to join the university.

  • Last March, Skye Williams of Lincoln High School announced she committed to MIT Engineering and joined the women’s soccer team. Her goal is to study STEM in college while playing in a competitive soccer program. She and MIT recently won vs. Johnson & Wales University. Want to follow their season? See their schedule.

  • Before Swart and Williams started entering their respective universities and continuing their soccer journey, Swart was a member of the Florida Elite Soccer Academy, a youth soccer organization for strengthening advanced development of players from ages 3 to 19. Williams is also part of Warner Soccer club, which trains from kids to adults.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

ASHLYN PUERTA

Image Credit: FSU Soccer via IG

Ashlyn Puerta shines on the FSU soccer stage. | FSU News

  • Freshman Ashlyn Puerta made headlines by joining the FSU women’s soccer team as a midfielder at just 17 years old. Last April, she was reclassified which allowed her to graduate with the class of 2024 instead of 2025.

  • Last month, Puerta scored a goal against Rice University. It was the team’s goal of the game.

  • In 2009, Puerta began her soccer journey at the age of 2 while living in San Diego. She was influenced by her parents who played for Cal State Dominguez Hills, an NCAA Division II school. Their drills and 3x3 or 2v2 plays allow her to build potential.

  • Puerta then trained with boys who made her competitive and soaring to new heights. Afterwards, she pursued the desire to play at a collegiate level. Despite being one year below from high school graduation, her passion for collegiate soccer outweighed her age obstacle which made her decide to reclassify for class of 2024.

  • In 2023, Puerta played internationally for clubs in Spain and Portugal. She absorbed experience with different clubs and diverse soccer cultures.

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EVENTS

FOR HER

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Things to Do

Oct. 5th, Fri. 10 AM to 1 PM EDT at 2818 Industrial Plaza Dr., Suite H, Tallahassee: Glowforge Introduction by Making Awesome Tallahassee | Tickets Learn More


Oct. 11th to 13th, Fri. to Sun. 9 AM to 4 PM at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: The One Week Boutique Spring 2024 Sale | Tickets Learn More


Oct. 12th, Sat. 8 AM at Miccosukee Community Center, 13: Spaghetti 100 by Capital City Cyclists | Register Learn More


Oct. 15th, Tues. 7:30 PM EDT at Goodwood Museum & Gardens, 1511 Surgeons Dr., Tallahassee: The Henhouse Prowlers by Opening Nights at Florida State University | Register Learn More


Oct. 17th, Thurs. 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT at 125 N, Gadsden St., Tallahassee: Art & Soul Celebration and Live Auction 2024 by LeMoyne Arts | Tickets Learn More


Oct. 23rd to 26th, Wed. to Sat. at 3208 W Tharpe St., Tallahassee: The 2024 Coton Colors Company Warehouse Sale by Coton Colors by Laura Johnson | Free Learn More

  • Wed.: 9 AM to 7 PM EDT

  • Thurs.: 9 AM to 5:30 PM EDT

  • Fri.: 9 AM to 7 PM EDT

  • Sat.: 8 AM to 11 AM EDT


Networking + Biz

Oct. 7th to 11th, Mon. to Fri. at Augustus B. Turnbull Conference Center, 555 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee: Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week by Office of Economic Vitality | Free Learn More


Oct. 8th, Tues. 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel, 1230 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation: Small Business, Big Dreams: Women in Business Challenge & Summit by BankUnited | Register Learn More

  • Tickets + Continental Breakfast and Grab-and-Go Lunch: $25


Oct. 8th, Tues. 11:30 AM to 1 PM EDT at Dunlap Champions Club, 225 Champions Way, UCB Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee: Professional Women’s Forum by Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce | Learn More

  • In-person registration (Member): $45

  • In-person registration (Non-Member): $55

  • Corporate Table Registration (Reserved Seating for 8) (Member): $350

  • Corporate Table Registration (Reserved Seating for 8) (Non-Member): $450


Featured Event: Oct. 12th to 13th, Sat. to Sun. at Alachua County Sports & Event Center, Gainesville: Infinity Con Gainesville by Infinity Con | Tickets Learn More

  • Oct. 12th, Sat. - 10 AM (9:30 AM for VIP) - 6 PM EDT

  • Oct. 13th, Sun. - 10 AM (9:30 AM for VIP) - 5 PM EDT


Oct. 18th, Fri. 5 PM EDT at Turner Auditorium, 440 Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee: 2024 Celebration of Women & Girls by The Oasis Center for Women & Girls | Tickets Learn More

EPISODE 57

Get ready for an exciting session on October 9th, Wednesday on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, proudly sponsored by JH Creative channels. We’ll be talking about “Tech Ecosystems,” and you won’t want to miss it. We are also excited to have Christine Caven, Director of Business Development and Communications at PS27. Got questions? Join us live!


- Julia & Ali (editors@cityclips.net)
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