Beginning March 3rd, Rockland Trust will accept submissions from local businesses for the exciting chance to win $25,000 to help their dreams come true!*
There are two steps to the Small Business, Big Dreams Contest application process:
Step 1: You must qualify! Our qualification survey will be available beginning on March 3 at 9:00 a.m. EST. You do not need to be a Rockland Trust customer to apply!
Step 2: If your business qualifies, you will complete a written business overview with detailed responses to questions requested by Rockland Trust. We just ask that you keep your submission to no more than five (5) pages.
You’ve submitted your entry. Now what?
Rockland Trust will select and interview eight (8) semifinalists. Based on these interviews, three (3) finalists will be selected and partnered with a Rockland Trust business banker to develop a business plan for review by our panel of judges. The panel will deliberate and select one lucky business owner to be the winner of the $25,000 grand prize! Both runners-up will each receive $5,000.
Follow along with us!
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March 3 at 9:00 a.m. ET |
Contest Submission Period Opens |
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March 31 at 5:00 p.m. ET |
Contest Submission Period Closes |
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April 7 |
Semifinalists Selections |
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April 28 |
Finalist Selections |
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June 9 |
Final Contest Judging |
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Frequently asked questions
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How do I know if my business qualifies to enter? |
Beginning March 3, you can take our qualification survey using the “Get Started” button! |
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Why was my business disqualified? |
If your business was disqualified during the survey, please review our “Terms & Conditions”. There are a number of reasons this may have happened, such as the location of the business or how long it has been in operation. If you're applying on behalf of a non-profit (501(c)(3), you may be eligible for support through our Charitable Foundation HERE. If you have questions regarding your disqualification, please email SmallBusiness@RocklandTrust.com. |
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My business qualified - how do I send in my final submission? |
After completing the survey, you will receive an email with a link to the required submission questions. From there, you will upload your final submission in as a Word/PDF file. Submissions must not be over five (5) pages in length. If you do not receive an email after completing the survey, please email SmallBusiness@RocklandTrust.com. |
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I uploaded my final submission, when will I know if I am a semifinalist? |
Rockland Trust will notify all applicants by email before May 5 with an update on their submission status. |
*No purchase necessary. An account will not increase chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of MA, RI, and the NH counties of Hillsborough and Rockingham who meet eligibility criteria set forth in the Official Rules. Entrant must be an authorized agent of a for-profit small business that is headquartered in these areas, with continuous operations under the same majority ownership for at least two (2) years and annual revenues under $3,000,000. One (1) entry per business. Entrant must be 18 or older. Sponsor reserves the right to modify dates. Additional restrictions apply; Official Rules coming soon.
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