Telus continues small business contest
By Rob Bale
Telus has resumed a contest promotion called “Stand With Owners” for a fifth year. Small business owners can enter to win one of five grand prize packages intended to help them expand. Each prize consists of $50,000 in cash, $115,000 in advertising and other exposure, $25,000 in technology and $10,000 in health and wellness services. In addition, 15 finalists will receive $20,000 in funding and technology. Entries will be accepted until Sept. 4 at <http://www.telus.com/standwithowners>. Entrants must describe how their businesses are unique, their use of technology, their record of success and their impact on their local communities.
“Business owners put it all on the line, day in, day out,” said Roi Ross, small and medium business president at Telus. “They push forward with undeterred optimism, passion, purpose and perseverance. They are determined to succeed and create a better future for themselves and their families, employees, customers and communities. Their unwavering belief that it's worth the risk to continually grow and innovate deserves to be celebrated. That is why we are investing the full power of Telus behind small business owners. This year's ‘Stand With Owners’ program is our largest contest yet, with over $1 million in prizing, designed to ensure owners and their teams are empowered to thrive in our digital world.”