Meet the 2024 Springboard Class
We introduced our first Springboard cohort in 2024! Coming from all different backgrounds, these folks each offer unique products that were featured on our shelves in spring 2025. Check them out via their linked websites below.
Bella's Pet Products
Recipient Name: Mackenzie Johnson
Location: Jackson, MO
Affiliation: Woman-Owned, LGBT-Owned
Product: Sells and distributes hand-made, all-natural, preservative-free dog treats.
Dream Pet Food
Recipient Name: Paul Paige & Jaime Cooper
Location: St. Louis, MO
Affiliation: Black-Owned
Product: Offers five flavors of all-natural, limited ingredient dog treats.
Hugo Coffee Roasters
Recipient Name: Claudia McMullin
Location: Park City, UT
Affiliation: Woman-Owned, Disabled-Owned
Product: The only female-founded coffee roaster with an animal welfare mission.
Mickey's Popcorn
Recipient Name: Penny Mickey
Location: Memphis, TN
Affiliation: Woman-Owned, Black-Owned
Product: Small batch popcorn inspired by geographic regions and top-shelf spirits.
Motaste
Recipient Name: Christopher Bonty
Location: Harrisonville, MO
Affiliation: Black-Owned
Product: Offers health-conscious premium spice blends.
Phathead BBQ Sauce
Recipient Name: Terry Payton
Location: Bethalto, IL
Affiliation: Black-Owned
Product: Sells and distributes five delicious flavors of BBQ sauce.
Pop Pop Hurray
Recipient Name: Antonio Davis
Location: Ferguson, MO
Affiliation: Black-Owned
Product: Offers various flavors of gourmet popcorn.
Sandwich Goat Seasonings
Recipient Name: Adreannia Robinson
Location: Frankfort, IL
Affiliation: Black-Owned, Woman-Owned
Product: Offers a collection of eight delicious, gluten-free spices and herbs.
Show Me the World
Recipient Name: Sylvester Chisom
Location: St. Louis, MO
Affiliation: Black-Owned
Product: Provides meticulously sourced and expertly roasted specialty coffee.
YÜJ Granola
Recipient Name: Massiel Villanueva
Location: St. Cloud, FL
Affiliation: Hispanic-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned
Product: Offers a soft, chewy granola with innovative flavors from organic ingredients.