VANCOUVER — Telus Communications today announced its #StandWithOwners program supporting small businesses across Canada is back for a third consecutive year, with the company recommitting $1 million to help spotlight the critical role small business owners play in their communities.
“Inspired by the strength and resiliency of these business owners, Telus will recognize businesses across Canada who are using technology to innovate and help their business grow, while also driving meaningful change in their communities, by awarding $25,000 in funding, advertising and prizes,” reads a press release.
The #StandWithOwners initiative was originally launched in May 2020 with Telus making a $500,000 commitment to support small businesses during the pandemic. The program was renewed for a second year in June 2021 with Telus raising its financial commitment to $1 million.
In this year’s program, Canadian small businesses can apply to receive $10,000 in funding, a $10,000 personalized local advertising campaign and more than $5,000 in technology prizes from Telus and its partners, including Samsung, Fully Managed by Telus Business, Cisco, Sage and Moneris.
Starting today, applications can be submitted at telus.com/StandWithOwners until Sept. 18.
“Owners will be selected based on their stories of community impact and how technology is enhancing their business,” the release says.
In addition, one of this year’s #StandWithOwners recipients will be awarded “a technology makeover customized to their business, with a value up to $50,000,” the release says, adding the package includes additional prizes from Telus and its partners and will be given based on the business owner’s story of how their business “will benefit and grow through the addition of enhanced technology.”
“We really appreciate Telus supporting small businesses like us and sharing our journey with the world through #StandWithOwners,” said Mithun Mathew, founder and owner of SpiceX, and a 2021 #StandWithOwners recipient.
“Telus’ support through this program helped us boost our finances, enabled us to drive more robust marketing programs, and grow our business further, while also giving back to the community through affordable meals for students and people in need using our meal plan options.”
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