This post is written by guest blogger, Caitlin Schlichting, Interactive Marketing Specialist & Web Developer for The Bank of Missouri.
The Bank of Missouri is new to downtown Cape Girardeau and excited to be a part of it! The Bank recently launched an exciting contest for aspiring and current business owners.
The Bank's second annual "Jumpstart Your Business Contest" is aimed at small, local businesses and entrepreneurs who are looking to start a new business or expand their existing business.
May was National Small Business Month and we wanted to do something fun and exciting. We are giving away $1000 in Cape Girardeau and other surrounding communities. The cash awards will be used toward's the winner's business endeavors.
Local business owners and entrepreneurs who fit the Small Business Administration's (SBA) size guidelines can submit an entry telling us about their business plans. Each entrant is asked to work with their local SBA Center to develop a plan to submit for the contest. Entrants are encouarged to submit their entry online at the bank's website. This site has full contest details, rules, etc. There are also other methods of entry available such as email, fax, website, or in person.
In addition to the contest, The Bank of Missouri can also assist with an SBA loan to finance an entire business, equipment and fixtures, business real estate and much more. The Bank of Missouri is a preferred lender for the Small Business Administration and was recently ranked the #2 community bank in the St. Louis District for 2012.
Details on the contest, which runs through June 29, can be found on The Bank of Missouri's
website or their
Facebook page.