COLUMBUS, Ga., May 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of
National Small Business Week, Aflac, the leader in voluntary
insurance sales at the worksite in the
United States, today announced the launch of its "More than
a Business" contest. Small-business owners and employees across
the United States are encouraged
to share their story explaining what makes their company "More than
a Business" for a chance to win $10,000.
"We understand the challenges and joys of small-business owners
because Aflac began as a small business more than six decades ago
when three brothers were looking to build their piece of the
American Dream," Aflac Senior Vice
President and Chief Marketing Officer Gail
Galuppo said. "At Aflac, we recognize that a small business
is more than a business: It's a career, a dream, part of the
community, your family, your passion and so much more. That's why
we're so excited to hear and share inspiring stories from
small-business owners and employees around the country."
To enter the contest, Aflac is asking small-business owners and
employees to submit stories of why their small business is "More
than a Business." Entries, which can take the form of a short essay
(maximum 500 words), a photo with a description, or a video, can be
submitted at aflac.com/morethanabiz or by using the designated
hashtag #morethanabizcontest on Twitter or Instagram. Facebook
submissions will not be accepted.
The contest is currently open, and Aflac will continue to accept
submissions until Saturday, May 27,
at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Winners will be
announced the week of July 10, 2017.
Two grand-prize winners – one small-business owner and one
small-business employee – will be chosen, and each will receive
$10,000. In addition, four
first-prize winners – two small-business owners and two
small-business employees – will each receive $5,000.
"Our 2017 Aflac Happiness report shows that small-business
employees are among the most satisfied workers in the United States, with 84 percent responding
that they are happy with their jobs. With the 'More than a
Business' contest, Aflac will celebrate small businesses and the
good they do for their communities and their employees," Galuppo
added.
For more information, including the "More than a Business"
contest official rules, visit aflac.com/morethanabiz.
About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits
fast. For six decades, Aflac insurance policies have given
policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial
stress. In the United States,
Aflac is the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the
worksite. Through its trailblazing One Day PaySM
initiative, Aflac U.S. can receive, process, approve and disburse
payment for eligible claims in one business day. In Japan, Aflac is the leading provider of
medical and cancer insurance and insures 1 in 4 households. Aflac
insurance products help provide protection to more than 50 million
people worldwide. For 11 consecutive years, Aflac has been
recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies. In 2017, Fortune magazine recognized Aflac as one of the
100 Best Companies to Work For in America for the 19th consecutive
year and in 2017 included Aflac on its list of Most Admired
Companies for the 16th time. In 2015, Aflac's contact centers were
recognized by J.D. Power by providing "An Outstanding Customer
Service Experience" for the Live Phone Channel. Aflac Incorporated
is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac and One Day
PaySM, visit aflac.com or espanol.aflac.com.
About the Contest
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT
INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Not open to the general
public. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., who are 18
years of age or older, and who are either owners/co-owners or
employees of a "small business" (as defined in the Official Rules).
Void where prohibited. Contest consists of one Owner Contest and
one Employee Contest. Contests both start April 30, 2017, at 12:00:00 a.m. ET and end on May 27, 2017, at 11:59:59
p.m. ET. Subject to full rules available at
aflac.com/morethanabiz. Sponsor: American Family Life Assurance
Company of Columbus, 1932 Wynnton
Road, Columbus, GA 31999.
Media contact – Kristen
Fraser, 706.243.5543 or mediarelations@aflac.com
Analyst and investor contact – David A. Young, 706.596.3264 or 800.235.2667,
FAX 706.324.6330, or dyoung@aflac.com
Aflac herein means American Family Life Assurance Company of
Columbus and American Family Life
Assurance Company of New York.
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