From Ozarks Small Business Incubator:
[West Plains, MO] – The Ozark Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) is excited to announce the launch of the Brand Building Scholarship & Discount and the Website Development Digital Impact Scholarship, made possible through a small grant from Rural LISC and Mastercard Strive.
The Brand Building Scholarship & Discount Programs were created in partnership with Ozark Marketing and give business owners the opportunity to launch a radio marketing campaign through one of two cost-saving opportunities. The Brand Building Scholarship & Discount Programs are designed to give business owners the opportunity to launch professional brand building radio campaigns at a reduced cost. The Brand Building Discount provides approved businesses with expert brand guidance and a 12-month radio campaign at a lower monthly rate designed for OzSBI clients and Members. The Brand Building Scholarship will be awarded to twelve area businesses and includes an additional discount in the form of a monthly bill credit and can be combined with the Brand Building Discount for significant savings.
OzSBI is also offering twelve $1,000 Website Development Digital Impact Scholarships to assist small businesses in website development projects, which is an essential component of brand recognition in today’s economy. We have partnered with two local website developers who specialize in small business websites, Idyllic Solutions in West Plains and Rural Marketing Service in Success, for this program.
Both programs were officially launched by OzSBI at its Brand Building Funding for Business Lunch & Learn during Innovate SOMO week. Since then, there have been several applicants for both programs, and interest has been very high. “We are thrilled at the level of interest from our clients and members” said Autumn Shirley, Business Development Specialist at OzSBI “we know many small businesses struggle to budget for marketing and branding, both of which are essential for success, and this program was designed to help alleviate some of the financial burden.”
