Empowering Local Businesses to Grow Online

The Digital Storefront Grant Program

The Digital Storefront Grant program , launched in 2021 with the City of South Bend, is making a big impact on businesses in St. Joseph, Elkhart, and Marshall Counties! This initiative provides businesses with a significant investment in technology, valued at up to $10,000, to transform their digital presence and drive growth.

Success Stories Speak Volumes:

• 88% of DSF Grant Recipients Are Still Active
• 84% of Grant Recipients Are Female or Minority Owned
• 58% of Grant Recipients Saw Revenue Increase

But the real impact is best told through the success stories of our program participants:

• Krista Kuskye Photography: A complete website redesign helped Krista showcase her work, highlight professionalism, and attract new clients. “The website has been a game changer,” Krista says. “I have gained many new clients through it.”
• The Portage Collective LLC: Their first website, built through the DSF Grant, allows them to manage their online presence and showcase all their member businesses. “Beautiful landing page…makes it easier to train new business owners,” they say.
• Behavior Services & Therapy, Inc.: Their previously outdated website received a modern makeover, making it easier for clients to find the information they need. “[The grant] gave us the opportunity to have our vision developed by trained professionals,” they shared.
• A Bite with Mee: A revamped catering menu and guidance on using Square’s functionalities are helping this business streamline operations. They rated our performance a perfect 5/5 ✨.
• Derald Gray, DG Visionaries: A dedicated website for his photobooth rental business has led to significant growth. “[The website] has allowed me to grow my photo booth clients greatly!” Derald says.
• Ella & Ava Boutique: A website redesign with strategic plugins is helping this boutique owner achieve her business goals.
• Brass Elk Brewing: Their website received a modern refresh, leading to increased online gift card sales. “[The grant] helped me take control of our web presence,” the owner shares.
• CJ’s Pub: A website redesign with online ordering capabilities for their award-winning BBQ sauce has helped them expand their reach. “We have been able to expand our sales out of state,” the owner says.

Is Your Business Next?

These are just a few examples of how the DSF Grant program has empowered local businesses. If you’re a business owner in St. Joseph, Elkhart, or Marshall Counties looking to take your online presence to the next level, applications for the DSF Grant program are open through 2025!

We offer a variety of services to help your business thrive:

• Website design and redesign
• Website transfer
• Backend tool setup
• E-commerce solutions
• Research for the best tech tools

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Visit our website or contact us today to learn more and apply!

Code Works is a digital product studio where technology meets social impact.

As a technology partner, we will help you make decisions that lead to the development of an exciting solution with a real impact on your users and your business. Drop us a line at info@sbcodeworks.com.