Grand Prize (1): $50,000; the Grand Prize winning business will be involved in a feature episode of AT&T content alongside #ShesConnected talent with paid media support; one only of the following: a cellular phone tablet and one year of AT&T Business Services with additional services provided; and mentorship from either an individual connected with a previous AT&T’s “She’s Connected” program or an AT&T corporate employee based on the needs of the business. After one year of service, the Grand Prize winner will have the opportunity to transfer the service to a personal account or cancel the service. ARV of the Grand Prize is $55,000.

Runner-Up Prizes (4): Each Runner-Up Prize shall consist of $5,000 awarded in the form of a check.

Total ARV of all Prizes in the Contest is $75,000.

Open only to legal residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, who as of the date of their entry into the Contest are the age of majority or older and the sole or majority owner of a small business located within the Eligibility Area and with a limit of fifty or less full or part-time employees.

ONE CONTEST ENTRY PER ELIGIBLE BUSINESS

Develop your 1st unique essay in 750 words or less that details the overall vision / mission of your business, the impact it makes on your community, how receiving $50k would impact your business and how would you use these funds. In addition, in 750 words or less, develop a 2nd essay stating how your business embodies Connecting Changes Everything.