The link is now open for Citizens’ Small Business Community Champion Awards 2025 contest.
The bank invites applicants to bring their big ideas about growing their business and supporting their community to life, according to a news release.
This year 25 businesses will win $10,000 and one year of professional support and networking, through Luminary, worth $2,500. Entering takes only a few minutes and is exclusively for Citizens Business Banking customers, according to the release.
Chuck Ondo, owner of Valor Men’s Grooming in Ross and co-founder and president of Semper Fi Mission, won one the 2024 grants. To date, the program has awarded more than $1.5 million, helping 142 small businesses to further expand their operations, offer customers valuable products and services, and support community growth, according to the release.
More information and to learn about last year’s awardees, follow this link: Small Business Community Champion | Citizens.
Applications will be open until 5 p.m. Jan. 31.
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