CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Small business
owners face a long list of challenges, and for many, the obstacle
of securing financial resources needed to grow a business claims
the top spot on the list. That's the driving force behind
LendingTree's inaugural $50,000 Small Business Grant Contest, where
LendingTree will present the winning small business a $50,000 grant to help fund future growth.
"Since LendingTree launched its small business loan marketplace,
LendingTree has been committed to helping small businesses thrive
by simplifying the loan shopping process and matching the right
businesses with right lenders to meet their financial needs," said
Doug Lebda, founder and CEO of
LendingTree. "We wanted to take our commitment one step farther by
granting $50,000 to help one small
business achieve even more success."
The contest submission page, along with disclosures and details
can be found here:
https://www.lendingtree.com/about/business-grant
Small businesses interested in participating in LendingTree's
$50,000 Small Business Grant Contest
can submit their registration online from November 29, 2016 through January 13, 2017. The registration form consists
of 20 questions, collecting information on historical business
performance, future plans, why the business deserves the
$50,000 grant and how the grant money
would enable future growth. Once the registration submission period
closes (5:00pm EST on January 13, 2017), LendingTree's team of small
business experts will evaluate, select and notify the winning small
business.
About LendingTree
LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is the nation's leading online loan
marketplace, empowering consumers as they comparison-shop across a
full suite of loan and credit-based offerings. LendingTree
provides an online marketplace which connects consumers with
multiple lenders that compete for their business, as well as an
array of online tools and information to help consumers find the
best loan. Since inception, LendingTree has facilitated more than
65 million loan requests. LendingTree provides free monthly credit
scores through My LendingTree and access to its network of over 400
lenders offering home loans, personal loans, credit cards, student
loans, personal loans, business loans, home equity loans/lines of
credit, auto loans and more. LendingTree, LLC is a subsidiary of
LendingTree, Inc.
For more information go to www.lendingtree.com, dial
800-555-TREE, like our Facebook page and/or follow us on Twitter
@LendingTree.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Megan Greuling
704-943-8208
Megan.Greuling@LendingTree.com
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