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Lenovo continues to support small businesses through Evolve Small initiative



09/28/2022

As part of this initiative Lenovo has given $1,000,000 in subsidies to small business in the US and Canada.


Lenovo continues to support small businesses through Evolve Small initiative
In a statement Lenovo announced a new iteration of its Evolve Small initiative that champions the case for small business in North America.

Its Evolve Small initiative aims to provide financial support, technological resources, community support, and business mentorship to local business across North America.

Launched in the summer of 2021, Lenovo has provided more than $1,000,000 in subsidies for small businesses and minor companies in the United States and Canada.

The company’s Evolve Small initiative builds on last year's success with a focus on minority- and women-owned businesses, recognizing the challenges small businesses still face in today's economic environment. and small shops".

"Small businesses continue to face significant challenges," said Gerald Youngblood, Chief Marketing Officer, Lenovo North America. “Lenovo recognizes that these businesses play an important role in the vitality of the local economy and the needs of the communities they serve. Evolve Small enables small businesses to contribute, giving them the level of support they need to not only survive, but ultimately thrive.”

As part of this initiative, Lenovo will continue to work with Microsoft and AMD to fund grants, technology upgrades and mentoring for small businesses in the US and Canada. Selected small businesses will have the opportunity to collaborate with famous celebrities. They can take advantage of special marketing materials and mentoring opportunities from renowned partners and Lenovo Evolve Little Ambassadors.

These small businesses will receive the technical support they need to implement systems and processes to improve day-to-day operations.

Lenovo is also partnering with Goodie Nation, an entrepreneurship and community-building nonprofit, to provide additional grants and support to small businesses.

“We are very excited to partner with Lenovo and the Evolve Small initiatives. At Godie Nation, we are dedicated to helping a few founders bridge the communication gap that often exists to empower a small number of male and female entrepreneurs to access capital, mentorship, sales promotion and community," said Joey Womack, CEO and founder of Goodie Nation.

Applications for the Evolve Small program will be accepted beginning October 13, 2022 at www.Lenovo.com/EvolveSmall.