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Branded Small Business Contests

Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest

— October 20, 2023 — Business
In celebration of Small Business Month, Staples Canada has announced the winners of its "Boost My Biz" contest, shining a spotlight on small businesses making significant community impacts. Six deserving businesses from across Canada will receive prizes worth $5,000, encompassing technology, printing, furniture, and supplies, courtesy of Staples and its partners, including HP, gry mattr, and ergoCentric.

Rachel Huckle, President and COO of Staples Canada, remarked, “For over three decades, we've championed small businesses, recognizing their invaluable community contributions. 'Boost My Biz' is our tribute to these enterprises, offering them the tools to realize their utmost potential.”

The contest, launched in June, invited Canadian small businesses to narrate their community impact stories. The overwhelming response showcased a diverse business spectrum. The six winners, chosen based on specific criteria, include Aspire Training, Knit Pickers, Ruff Start New Beginnings Rescue, Choose Life Foods, Maker Cube, and KIIMA. These businesses range from non-profits aiding the unemployed to hubs promoting creativity and sustainable cosmetic solutions.
Trend Themes
1. Community Impact - Small businesses making significant community impacts are gaining recognition through branded contests, such as Staples Canada's 'Boost My Biz' contest.
2. Diverse Business Spectrum - Branded small business contests are attracting a wide range of businesses, from non-profits aiding the unemployed to hubs promoting creativity and sustainable cosmetic solutions.
3. Recognition and Support - Contests like 'Boost My Biz' are offering small businesses the tools and resources they need to reach their utmost potential.
Industry Implications
1. Office Supplies - Companies in the office supplies industry, like Staples, can partner with small businesses to offer prizes and support through branded contests, fostering community engagement.
2. Technology - Technological advancements can be utilized in these branded contests to provide small businesses with technology-related prizes that enhance their operations and growth.
3. Non-profit - Non-profit organizations working towards community betterment can focus on creating branded contest initiatives to recognize and support small businesses making a positive impact in their communities.
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