Nini Ordoubadi from Tay Tea, Jerry Pellegrino, President of the Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce and Delmar and Carla Crim from Bakers Grimm celebrate their Pellegrino Grant Win at Strickland Hollow. Photo by Jason Martin.
Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Pellegrino Grant Winners
The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Pellegrino Grant: Bakers Grimm and TAY TEA, two member businesses whose projects will enhance the beauty, vibrancy, and welcoming atmosphere of the Greater Delhi area.
The Pellegrino Grant is awarded annually to Chamber member businesses undertaking exterior or interior improvements that enhance the charm and appeal of the community. In 2026, the Chamber awarded two grants of $2,500 each to help bring these exciting projects to life. These grants are reviewed and voted on by an independent group who are deeply connected to the community but are not members of the Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce board.
Bakers Grimm
Bakers Grimm will use its grant to expand and beautify its outdoor customer space along Main Street. The project includes the purchase of handcrafted five-foot oak benches, folding bistro tables, and the construction of a custom-built flower cart to better display fresh flowers throughout the season.
The additions will create a more comfortable gathering space where customers and visitors can sit, enjoy their treats, and spend time downtown. The new flower cart will not only improve functionality but also add color and visual appeal to one of Main Street's most beloved storefronts. Bakers Grimm will contribute additional funding and labor to complete the project.
TAY TEA
TAY TEA will use its grant to enhance the exterior of its new location at 84 Main Street with improved signage, outdoor seating, and an awning that creates a welcoming place for visitors to relax and enjoy tea outdoors.
Owner Nini Ordoubadi envisions the expanded outdoor space as an extension of the shop's unique lifestyle experience, offering guests an inviting place to gather while adding beauty and energy to downtown Delhi. The improvements will increase visibility for the business while contributing to a more vibrant streetscape for residents and visitors alike.
Investing in the Future of Delhi
The Pellegrino Grant was created to encourage projects that not only strengthen individual businesses but also improve the overall experience of living, working, shopping, and visiting the Greater Delhi area. By supporting investments in attractive storefronts, outdoor gathering spaces, and welcoming public-facing improvements, the Chamber hopes to foster continued economic vitality and community pride.
Congratulations to Bakers Grimm and TAY TEA on being selected as the 2026 Pellegrino Grant recipients. We look forward to watching these projects take shape and seeing the positive impact they will have on our community.