TORONTO – Telus and The Globe and Mail announced the launch of The Challenge, the third annual contest inviting Canadian small and medium-sized business owners to present their biggest business challenge for the opportunity to win a $100,000 grant from Telus. Entrepreneurs across Canada are invited to submit entries at Globeandmail.com/thechallenge and will be judged by a panel that includes entrepreneurs and business experts.
“Supporting small business growth in Canada is a key priority for Telus. This contest brings together a community of entrepreneurs to talk about their biggest pain points and receive advice from experienced business experts,” said Jim Senko, vice-president of small and medium business marketing at Telus, in a statement. “As entrepreneurial spirit continues to drive the Canadian economy, we’re excited to partner with The Globe and Mail for a third year in a row to help Canadian entrepreneurs reach success.”
Last year’s competition received more than 1,200 entries. The 2012 winner, Glassopolis, Toronto-based sellers and distributors of fire-resistant glass, invested in new machinery to increase production and customer distribution.
The judging panel will review and shortlist submissions to four semi-finalists. For the first time, semi-finalists will be required to present their business challenges to the judging panel at the Telus House in Toronto in June, and explain how they would use the business grant to overcome their key obstacle.
The final winner will be announced on September 26, 2013.
