Sunshine Nutrition Wins Marketing Mini-Grant for Western Maine

by | Mar 20, 2026 | News, Start a Business

New Ventures Maine recently announced the winners of their statewide 2026 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. Sunshine Nutrition is the $1,000 mini-grant winner in Western Maine.

Located in Poland, the company strives to provide healthier options for drinks and snacks, including energized teas, protein coffee, shakes, and parfaits served with kindness.

Their mission is to create an environment where customers can enjoy healthier options made with quality ingredients without sacrificing taste.

“This mini-grant will be instrumental in helping us reach our sales goals by strengthening and expanding our customer base,” said Owner Bill Gagne. “The funds will be used for print and digital advertising to increase local exposure through social media and awareness of our recent addition of DoorDash.”

The Western Maine mini-grant was sponsored by Norway Savings Bank.

To learn more, visit Sunshine Nutrition online or follow them on Facebook.

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