{"id":8339,"date":"2023-10-03T03:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T03:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ownrblog-preprod.go-vip.net\/?p=8339"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:14:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:14:28","slug":"standwithowners-grant-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/standwithowners-grant-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Ownr is Proud to Support the Telus #StandWithOwners Grant Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re excited to announce that our partners at Telus are launching the <\/span>#StandWithOwners<\/span><\/a> campaign to help bring awareness and funding to small business owners and entrepreneurs across Canada!<\/span><\/p>\n

The last two years have been challenging for many entrepreneurs and business owners across Canada. With COVID-19 lockdowns and business closures, funding has been a major challenge. Over <\/span>40 per cent of entrepreneurs<\/span><\/a> in Canada say they face challenges in starting or continuing their business. One of the primary reasons for this is inadequate funding, which has been exacerbated by the pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With even more Canadians turning to entrepreneurship, the <\/span>gig economy booming, and the desire to continue <\/span>working from home<\/span><\/a>, Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs are crucial to revitalizing the economy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But the future looks bright and business owners are proud of what they\u2019ve accomplished, excited and passionate about their future. In a <\/span>recent survey<\/span><\/a>, over 41 per cent of participants said they were going to develop a new product or service in the next six months, and a whopping 65 per cent of entrepreneurs registered their business or incorporated in the past year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s where Ownr and Telus are striving to help revitalize and grow businesses, just like yours.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is #StandWithOwners?<\/span><\/h1>\n

#StandWithOwners is a funding, marketing, and mentorship grant program brought together by Telus. Telus has committed $1M in funding, local advertising, and mentorships to showcase local and small Canadian businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

#StandWithOwners couldn\u2019t have come at a better time. After more than a year into the pandemic, Canadian small business owners are facing unique challenges. But are also hopeful and resilient. With an infusion of funding, a targeted marketing campaign, and industry-leading expertise, #StandWithOwners will help champion a multitude of small business owners across Canada.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each week, between June 22, 2021 and October 17, 2021, a winner will be selected. Selected recipients will receive:<\/span><\/p>\n