OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to congratulate Salvaged Designs owner Jennifer Maxwell on being selected as a recipient of the 2026 Amex Shop Small® Grant Program in partnership with American Express®.

Salvaged Designs was one of more than 500 small businesses across the country selected to receive a $20,000 grant to support business growth, innovation, and community impact.

The Amex Shop Small® Grants Program initially launched with a $5 million contribution to support 250 small businesses in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Through a Small Business Saturday® giving pledge, an additional $1 was contributed to the grant program for every eligible transaction made on Small Business Saturday®, with American Express contributing an additional $5.1 million — expanding the program’s reach and impact nationwide.

Located in Downtown Oskaloosa, Salvaged Designs has become a valued part of the community through its creativity, entrepreneurship, and commitment to downtown vitality. The business was also recognized locally as Oskaloosa Main Street’s 2025 Open 4 Business competition winner and was named Senator Joni Ernst’s Small Business of the Week in October 2024.

“We are incredibly proud of Jen and Salvaged Designs for receiving this national recognition,” said Angella Foster, Oskaloosa Main Street Director. “Small businesses are the heart of our downtown, and opportunities like this help strengthen not only individual businesses, but our entire community. Jen’s passion, creativity, and investment in downtown Oskaloosa continue to make a positive impact.”

The Amex Shop Small® Grants Program celebrates the important role small businesses play in local economies and neighborhoods across America.

For more information about Salvaged Designs, visit their social media pages or stop by their shop at 115 High Avenue West in downtown Oskaloosa.