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TELUS announces 2024 #StandWithOwners winners, investing over $1 million into Canadian small businesses
TELUS announces 2024 #StandWithOwners winners, investing over $1 million into Canadian small busi...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n TELUS announces 2024 #StandWithOwners winners, investing over $1 million into Canadian small businesses\n \n\n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Canada NewsWire\n \n\n\n\n Since 2020, TELUS has invested\n \n $5 million\n \n through the #StandWithOwners program, providing essential funding, advertising, and technology to help businesses thrive.\n \n\n\n\n TORONTO\n \n\n ,\n \n\n Oct. 30, 2024\n \n\n /CNW/ - TELUS announces the winners of its fifth #StandWithOwners contest—Canada's largest small business contest. Chosen from thousands of applications from across\n \n Canada\n \n , 20 outstanding businesses have been recognized for demonstrating what makes their business unique, their use of technology to drive innovation, and a proven track record of growth. These businesses not only demonstrated exceptional leadership in their fields but also demonstrated how they have made a tangible impact on their local economies and communities.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Their recognition is part of TELUS' ongoing dedication to supporting Canadian businesses. Since 2020, TELUS has invested\n \n $5 million\n \n through the #StandWithOwners program, providing essential funding, advertising, and technology to help businesses thrive.\n \n\n Six of the 20 winners were each awarded a grand prize, receiving over\n \n $200,000\n \n in funding, technology, and national recognition—the largest prize package in the contest's history. The remaining 14 winners each receive\n \n $20,000\n \n in funding and technology. This year's contest saw record engagement, with thousands of applications—a 60% increase compared to last year—featuring a diverse range of owners from across\n \n Canada\n \n in industries such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, technology, and food services.\n \n\n This year's six grand prize winners are:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Blume\n \n\n\n : Blume is dedicated to creating a kinder wellness world through superfood rituals. Founded by Karen Danudjaja, the company started by selling in local coffee shops and ha...