TELUS recently announced the winners of its fifth #StandWithOwners contest.
Chosen from thousands of applications from across Canada are 20 outstanding businesses being recognized for having a unique aspect and for using technology to drive innovation.
Since 2020, TELUS has invested $5 million through the #StandWithOwners program, which the company now claims is the largest small business contest in Canada.
Six of the 20 winners were each awarded a grand prize, receiving over $200,000 in funding and technology with the remaining 14 winners each getting $20,000.
“Small business owners put it all on the line with an unwavering belief that it’s worth the risk to create a better future for themselves, their families, employees, customers and communities,” said Roi Ross, President of Small and Medium Business at TELUS.
“In a year marked by our highest number of applications ever, our grand prize winners stood out for their dedication to continually grow and innovate their businesses with passion, purpose and perseverance,” Ross continued.
Among the winners are two from Alberta: Calgary’s ZS2 Technologies and Edmonton’s Jack59.
Founded by Scott Jenkins, Kristin Davis, and Doug Brown, ZS2 is seeking to revolutionize the construction industry by tackling the challenge of decarbonization.
Their solution? Combining material science with advanced manufacturing processes, ZS2 produces low-carbon building materials designed to withstand extreme environments.
For example, a proprietary magnesium-based cement product offers superior fire and mold resistance and a smaller carbon footprint. And in addition to innovating cement, ZS2 also offers an eco-friendly alternative to brick.
Meanwhile, Certified B Corp Jack59 is dedicated to producing high-performance haircare products and uses technology to drive growth. TELUS admired how the company leverages e-commerce and data analytics to optimize digital marketing strategies.
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