Local Business, " Cup of Joe," Needs Support to be Eligible for $250,000 Grant from Mission Main StreetSM Grants. Help " Cup of Joe " Grow by Voting Online Before November 15, 2013.

Philadelphia, PA – " Cup of Joe," a local coffee business, has applied for a $250,000 grant from Chase as part of a newly launched program, Mission Main StreetSM Grants. " Cup of Joe " must submit a questionnaire outlining a business plan that will result in growth of the business and receive at least 250 votes to be eligible for a grant. Full eligibility requirements are available in the Program Rules www.missionmainstreetgrants.com. Customers, fans and community members can show support for

" Cup of Joe " by voting at www.MissionMainStreetGrants.com using Facebook Connect. The voting deadline is November 15, 2013 and grant recipients will be selected by expert panelists.

Being awarded a $250,000 grant will help " Cup of Joe " increase its visibility in the community.  It will also  help secure the lease on a proposed two story property, so that we can provide quality goods & services.  Our Mission is to Protect and Preserve the Integrity of the Neighborhood.

Receiving this grant would be an unbelievable opportunity in our hometown of Philadelphia, says Owner/ CEO, Barbara Viaud.

Through Mission Main Street Grants, Chase will award $3 million to small businesses across America. All businesses that apply for a grant and meet the eligibility requirements will receive a special advertising offer from Premier Sponsor, Google. In addition, the 12 grant recipients will be eligible to receive a trip to Google for an exclusive small business marketing workshop with Google experts and a Google Chromebook  Pixel laptop.