InRoads Credit Union awards $25K in grants to 11 Columbia County businesses

InRoads Credit Union awards $25K in grants to 11 Columbia County businesses

Published 5:00 am Monday, December 29, 2025

Following the launch of its Small Business Grant Program, InRoads Credit Union awarded $25,000 in grants to local businesses.

The program launched in the fall, prompting more than 45 businesses to apply for funding, according to a release from the credit union. Of those applicants, 11 were chosen to receive awards. To qualify for the award, applicants had to send in videos showcasing their business and how they would use the funding.

“Columbia County is home to an incredible range of small businesses, which made selecting recipients a challenge,” InRoads Credit Union President and CEO Nathan Cox said. “Our aim is for these grants to meaningfully impact the day-to-day operations of integral small businesses.”

The following businesses were awarded grants:

• Mizuna Gardens in Warren was awarded $5,000.
• Compassionate inHOME Caregiving of Oregon in Scappoose was awarded $5,000.
• My NW Event in St. Helens was awarded $3,000.
• The Columbia Bakehouse in Rainier was awarded $3,000.
• Sande School of Horsemanship in Warren was awarded $3,000.
• Fit and Phat Fitness & Wellness, with locations in St. Helens and Clatskanie, was awarded $1,000.
• Flora Designs in Scappoose was awarded $1,000.
• Teyema’s Touch in St. Helens was awarded $1,000.
• Spilt Ink Gallery & Gift Shop in St. Helens was awarded $1,000.
• Fork’d in Scappoose was awarded $1,000.
• Pure Focus Sports in Scappoose was awarded $1,000.