Do you have an independently-owned retail or service business based in the South Bay? Do you have less than 10 full time employees? Are you active or have local collaborative efforts in the community? You could win a business grant through ShopLocal! To participate submit a 2 minute (or less) video highlighting what you would do with the grant money and how it would contribute to the success of your business. If you or someone you know might qualify for this, click here to get started!
The deadline for entries is September 30th. All finalists will be featured in the month of October – for more business promotion – and three lucky winners will chosen to receive part of the grant award package with a current value over $5,000. The winners will be announced at the South Bay Business Mavericks Gala on October 21st, a unique event that brings together over 100 South Bay business owners, professionals, and community leaders to celebrate, learn, inspire, connect, and honor local businesses.
The gala will not only feature the awards ceremony but also time to network and mingle, appetizers and drinks, exhibitors, and a panel presentation by some of South Bay’s successful business owners. There was a great group of business leaders last year, and I can’t wait to hear who the guests will be this year. It will surely be another great night!
I was a sponsor of this event last year, and it was so fun and inspiring meeting fellow entrepreneurs and sharing ideas. Thanks to Heidi, the founder of ShopLocal, and her passion to help small businesses and the South Bay community thrive, grant recipients were able to fund important business needs for sustainability and growth.
I will be at the event again this year as a vendor so make sure to stop by and say hello! Tickets for the gala are on sales now for $40 at South Bay Business Mavericks Gala. Don’t wait too long as prices will increase and the event will likely sell out again. If you would like more information on other ways to participate in this great event make sure to visit ShopLocal South Bay Mavericks. I hope to see you there!
