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Google reaffirms commitment to digitally empower Small and Medium Businesses in Kolkata
Kolkata, Mar 9 (IBNS): Google India on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to digitally empower Indias small and medium business community by announcing the launch of SMB Heroes, a nationwide program designed to recognize and celebrate SMBs that have embraced digital to grow their business.
A nationwide program in partnership with FICCI, SMB Heroes will comprise of three categories - Business Innovation through Digital, Impacting Change through Digital and Woman Business Leader.
Starting today, businesses from across the country can submit their nominations on the SMB Heroes website <g.co/smbheroes> The last date for entries is April 24, 2017. Following this, one winner from each category will be shortlisted from five major zones, culminating in a national finale in Delhi later this year.
Talking about the 2017 SMB Heroes challenge, Shalini Girish, Director - Google Marketing Solutions said; “Small and medium businesses are the backbone of Indian economy and are powering the next wave of the country’s growth. We are deeply committed to partnering these businesses in accelerating their growth through high quality digital training and tools. Our new initiative, SMB Heroes celebrates small and medium businesses that have successfully embraced digital and will provide a roadmap to businesses that are yet to embark on this journey.”
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