2024 Program

Initial applications for this year closed on March 5, 2024. We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who was able to submit their entries.

McNees announced the 2024 winners of its Legal Equity Advancement Program (LEAP), with 10 businesses each receiving an award for one year’s worth of free legal services from the firm.

The announcement was made Tuesday, May 21, during a reception at Historic King Mansion in Harrisburg to honor this year’s LEAP awardees. They are:

Baugh Construction LLC (Harrisburg, Pa.) – a handyman and general home and small business improvement company that offers services from small renovations to large-scale outdoor ones and provides prompt, high-quality workmanship at competitive rates.
Champion Pest & Termite Control (Columbus, Ohio) – a pest control and treatment services company with the CHAMP advantage: community investment, honest inspections and services, affordable solutions, management that is locally owned and operated and personalized treatments.
Hit The Angles 360 Media (Harrisburg, Pa.) – a photo booth and 360 booth rental company offering marketing services for social and corporate events in central Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Washington, DC; and Baltimore, Md.
House of Nova (Harrisburg, Pa.) – a company specializing in the metaverse retail of fashion products and promotion of fashion through emerging technologies.
Kai Vida Superfoods (Pittsburgh, Pa.) – a producer of chef-inspired, healthful instant meals made from premium, responsibly sourced and farm-fresh ingredients that are ready-to-eat in under 15 minutes by simply by adding hot water.
The Nutter Center for Empowering Women, Inc. (Columbus, Ohio) – a team of licensed professionals, case managers and job developers offering services aimed at helping women reach their goals in empowerment, education, employment and success.
One Call Handles It All Landscaping and Trucking LLC (Pittsburgh, Pa.) – a landscaping and hauling services company targeting institutional clients.
Supreme Weddings (Lancaster, Pa.) – a multi-service wedding company specializing in DJ and MC services, photobooth experiences, photography and videography designed to create truly unforgettable events.
Sweet Confections Cakes (Harrisburg, Pa.) – a bakery that crafts special event and wedding cakes that are stunning edible centerpieces as well as offers a venue for small weddings.
Wachter Wellness Co., LLC (Frederick, Md.) – an agricultural residential farm offering a comprehensive range of services, including classes, workshops and products, that nurture clients’ mind, body and spirit and empower their wellbeing.