Press release:
Local e-commerce retailer, Magnolia Ann has been named a winner of The 2018 American Small Business Championship by SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer,expert business mentors. The Championship awarded this title to 102 entrepreneurs (2 per state) for their dedication to the success of their small businesses, awarding them an all-expense-paid trip to a training and networking event, SCORE mentoring and publicity throughout the year, and a chance to win one ofthree $15,000 grand prizes, made possible with the support of Sam’s Club.
Magnolia Ann earned the title of American Small Business Champion by submitting an online application describing what makes their business one of the best small businesses in their community, and how they plan to use the prizes to grow their business. Nominations that garnered at least 100 votes were then presented to a judging panel of small business experts that determined 102 winners including Magnolia Ann.
“We are so grateful to receive this recognition for the obstacles we have overcome as a small business.Thank you to our wonderful community both locally and online for supporting us and helping us succeed.This would not have been possible without you,” says Susie Simpkins, owner of Magnolia Ann.
Magnolia Ann is also eligible to win one of three additional $15,000 grand prizes, by being named Grand Champion. A judging panel of small business experts will select three Grand Champion from the group of small business champions this summer. Selection will be based on how effectively Champions utilize their prizes to grow business revenue or operations, as well as how effectively the winners promoted the Championship in the media and social media.
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