Today, Frontier Communications and DISH Network launched the America’s Best Communities Prize contest, a ground-breaking campaign, with over $10 million in cash and other rewards - that will drive economic development, revitalization and sustainable growth in small towns and rural communities. With a grand prize of $3 million, this competition taps into the competitive spirit of towns and cities across our 27 state footprint by challenging communities to dream big and improve lives. The challenge will unfold over three years, with multiple opportunities to win support: Up to 50 quarter-finalists will receive $35,000 to develop their business growth plans Up to 15 semi-finalists receive all-expenses-paid invitations to present their plans at the America’s Best Communities Summit Up to 8 finalists will win $100,000 to bring their plans to life Three grand prize winners will be named Americas Best Communities: First Place will receive $3 million Second Place will receive $2 million Third Place will receive $1 million What’s involved? An application, a vision, an actionable plan and a lot of hard work! There’s more than that, of course, and the details can be found at americasbestcommunities. Who wins? We all win, because the campaign will provide small communities through rural and mid-sized America with a wealth of creative ideas about how to revitalize towns and cities. https://americasbestcommunities
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:17:55 +0000