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Newsletter | February 21, 2017

Give Your Business a Boost with the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest Entering its fifth year, the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest awards tens of thousands of dollars to passionate small business owners across the country. Share what inspired you and your core mission and you could be the next winner. The entry period for the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest runs from February 21 to March 29. Learn more and submit your story at fedex.com/grantcontest and you could win a $25,000 grant and $7,500 in FedEx Office print and business services for your small business.

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Twitter Chat: How to Grow an Online Business Feb 22 - Online Join in this Twitter chat at #Smallbizchat on Wednesday, February 22 from 8PM to 9PM EST to learn how to grow an online business. Chat discussion will include topics such as first steps, blogging and social media, promotion, online traffic, finances and seed funds and more. Sponsored by FedEx (#FedExGrant). Read More Microsoft National Entrepreneurship Week, List of Events Feb 25 - Microsoft, in collaboration with others, are joining together to shine a spotlight on Entrepreneurs. Throughout the week, a variety of events, resources and offers are provided to help Entrepreneurs launch, grow and succeed. Join Microsoft and an extensive roster of community supporters and proud entrepreneurs nationwide as we celebrate the business ownership journey. You'll find both in person and online events throughout the United States offered in our list of events. Read More National Entrepreneurship Week Feb 25 - How are you celebrating National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW) Feb. 18-25? Post a description of what you have planned to to the right and we will feature it on our site. Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

Spotlight: Get inspired by successful small business owners

Spotlight: 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza Stands Out in a Crowded Market The company in this week's Small Biz Spotlight is turning up the heat, literally, on a crowded pizza industry. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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