QuickBooks and Bill Rancic Visit Small Business Big Game Finalists
September 18 2015 - 9:14AM
Business Wire
Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU):
WHATIntuit Inc.’s (Nasdaq: INTU) Small Business Big Game,
sponsored by QuickBooks, continues to put small businesses in the
spotlight, giving them access to a network of opportunities,
including the chance to win an expenses-paid, 30-second television
commercial in professional football’s biggest game on Feb. 7. The
program recently unveiled 10 small business finalists, chosen from
over 15,000 submissions, who are in the running for a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that could change the course of
their businesses forever.
Next week, Intuit QuickBooks and entrepreneur Bill Rancic will
be traveling across the country to visit each of the 10 finalists,
to rally their local communities, celebrate their successes and
thank them for what they bring to the economy.
The grand prize winner will be determined by the world’s votes,
and the top three finalists will be announced live at Intuit’s
second annual QuickBooks Connect. To cast votes through Nov. 3,
visit the businesses’ entries on the Small Business Big Game
site.
AVAILABLE FOR PRESS INTERVIEWS
- Intuit Inc., a company whose mission is
to improve its customers’ financial lives
- Bill Rancic, small business advocate,
New York Times best-selling author and co-owner of Xo, G Wine and
RPM restaurant group
- Small Business Big Game’s top 10
finalists, in order of tour visit:
- G Mommas Cookies of Selma,
Ala.: Makes grandma-inspired, southern-style cookies using real
butter and real ingredients.
- Vidler’s 5 &
10 of East Aurora, N.Y.: Provides a one-of-a-kind
customer experience and wide variety of merchandise in one of the
largest five-and-dime stores in the world.
- Death Wish Coffee
Company of Round Lake, N.Y.: Roasts and packs what
some might call the world's strongest coffee, using a unique blend
of beans from around the world.
- Unshrinkit of Boston: Helps
restore wool clothing that shrunk in the washer or dryer with a
patent-pending emergency sweater saver product.
- WiggleKids
Inc. of Swansea, Mass.: Generates opportunities
for those of all ages and abilities to keep their brain and body
active and healthy in an inclusive fitness studio.
-
AnaOno of Philadelphia: Creates intimates and
lifestyle collections that make women who've undergone breast
reconstructive surgery feel beautiful, confident and proud.
- FreshPaper of Washington,
D.C.: Keeps food fresh with organic spice-infused sheets made
in the U.S., taking on global food waste, starting at home.
- Sword &
Plough of Denver: Repurposes military surplus into
fashionable bags and accessories, employing veterans and donating
10 percent of profits to veteran organizations.
- EZPZ of Parker, Colo.:
Offers an all-in-one placemat and plate that suctions to the table,
capturing kids’ messes and eliminating tipped bowls and
plates.
- Chubbies Shorts of San
Francisco: Produces comfortable, flexible shorts with a
commitment to American manufacturing and inclusivity.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To see the official rules, visit the Small Business Big Game
site. To join the conversation, share on Facebook and Twitter using
#TeamSmallBiz.
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Intuit Inc.Sarah Voros,
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