Mastercard Launches “Grow Your Biz Contest” to Support Small Businesses Ready to Grow Smart
October 19 2017 - 10:30AM
Business Wire
The Grow Your Biz Panel will select four
finalists to pitch their business for the opportunity to win
$25,000 and world-class business expertise
Today Mastercard launched the Grow Your Biz Contest in support
of Bank of America Business Advantage, calling all Boston area
small business owners to pitch their businesses for the opportunity
to win $25,000 and expert one-on-one advice.
“Growing and expanding business capabilities is always a primary
focus for small business owners,” said Kevin Kelly, New England
Small Business Division Executive at Bank of America. “Together
with Mastercard, we provide the resources that give small
businesses a competitive advantage to achieve successful and
sustainable growth.”
Small business owners are more confident and optimistic than
ever before. According to the Bank of America Spring 2017 Small
Business Owner Report, it is estimated
that more than half of small businesses nationwide are planning to
grow their businesses over the next five years. Mastercard and Bank
of America are making it a priority to help these small businesses
grow – and grow smart.
“It’s our mission to help small businesses get a jump start on
taking their business to the next level,” said Ginger Siegel, Head
of North America Small Business, Mastercard. “By partnering with
Bank of America we can deliver the tools and solutions that this
important and growing segment needs to make that happen.”
To enter the Grow Your Biz Contest, Boston area small business
owners must answer the question, “How do you plan to grow your
small business?” by either:
- Submitting a video (up to 30 seconds)
online or
- Sharing a video on Twitter using the
#GrowYourBizContest hashtag
Four finalists will receive a $1,000 Mastercard prepaid card and
the opportunity to pitch their businesses to the Grow Your Biz
Panel live in Boston on December 4, 2017.
The Grow Your Biz panel includes certified mentor for SCORE
Barry Charton, host of CNBC’s “Cleveland Hustles” Bonin Bough, Head
of North America Small Business for Mastercard Ginger Siegel and
New England Small Business Division Executive for Bank of America
Kevin Kelly. The judges will select one grand-prize winner who will
receive a one-on-one business consultation with a Bank of America
small business expert and $25,000 to pursue their business
plan.
Mastercard and Bank of America together are helping equip small
business owners with the right tools and resources to drive their
businesses forward and grow smart.
About the Grow Your Biz Contest
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Open to small
business owners in the Greater Boston Area, 18+. Ends November 3,
2017. Restrictions apply. Click here for Official Rules and
complete details.
About Mastercard
Mastercard (NYSE:MA), www.mastercard.com, is a
technology company in the global payments industry. We operate the
world’s fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers,
financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in
more than 210 countries and territories. Mastercard products and
solutions make everyday commerce activities – such as shopping,
traveling, running a business and managing finances – easier, more
secure and more efficient for everyone. Follow us on Twitter
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