Top six platinum winners across Raleigh, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and Toronto to receive local billboard advertisements featuring Queen Latifah.
Top Six Platinum Winners Across Raleigh, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and Toronto to Receive Local Billboard Advertisements Featuring Queen Latifah
Raleigh, NC – Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, is proud to announce the 2024 cohort of small businesses selected to receive the coveted platinum and gold grant offerings of its Evolve Small initiative. Created to promote and support small businesses across North America – particularly those owned by women, minorities, and people with disabilities – this year’s initiative offered the top six businesses selected the opportunity to receive $15,000 in grants, a $10,000 technology package, specialized mentorship for entrepreneurs from CWC Coaching and Therapy, and the chance to promote their brands on billboards and social media platforms in their local areas of operation – featuring AI-customized ads with fellow small business owner and Evolve Small ambassador, Queen Latifah.
“We are honored to announce the winners of the Evolve Small initiative and extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of our small business participants,” said Gerald Youngblood, Chief Marketing Officer of Lenovo North America. “These remarkable small businesses exemplify the spirit of innovation and resilience that defines the entrepreneurial community. We are committed to the role technology plays in their journey towards success and look forward to witnessing their continued growth and impact.”
After an extensive selection process in partnership with AMD, Microsoft, and with entrepreneurship and community building non-profit, Goodie Nation, these six businesses have been selected to receive the Platinum package:
In addition, the following 12 companies have been awarded the Gold Package, with which they’ll each receive a $15,000 grant along with Lenovo technology to help power their businesses:
As part of their recognition and in addition to the elements, each winning small business will receive a comprehensive professional development from Goodie Nation and access to Lenovo’s network of industry experts and mentorship opportunities.
In recent years, Lenovo has transformed from a top device maker into a technology solutions leader powered by AI. Championed by the belief that Hybrid AI is the future, the Evolve Small initiative underscores Lenovo’s unwavering commitment to fostering a future of “AI for All,” driving economic growth, and empowering small businesses to succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace. Through mentorship, resources, and strategic partnerships, Lenovo aims to provide invaluable support to entrepreneurs as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital age. To date, Lenovo’s Evolve Small has provided over $2,000,000 worth of small business grants and technology donations to small businesses in the U.S. and Canada, all with the goal of propelling them forward, connecting them to new markets, and empowering resilience.
For more information about the Evolve Small initiative and Lenovo’s commitment to empowering small businesses, please visit Lenovo.com/EvolveSmall.
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