"Communication Transformation"

Several businesses and a statewide association have teamed up to provide a contest to mid-Michigan small businesses that need a communications makeover. Local small businesses can enter the contest by filling out the entry form at www.TransformYour.biz and by telling why they feel their business would benefit from adding state-of-the-art communication tools. The winning company will receive over $100,000 worth of equipment, services and advertising.

Any business located in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton or Jackson county that has 500 or fewer employees is eligible to enter. The entry deadline is May 31 at www.TransformYour.biz. The winner will be announced June 19 at the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) annual meeting in East Lansing. Winner does not have to be present.

The winning company will receive a brand makeover, Cisco phone system and installation, voice and data service and installation, multi-function office equipment, exposure on radio and TV spots including the Big Show, hosted statewide by Michaels Patrick Sheils; and a feature in the Greater Lansing Business Monthly, In addition, all contest entrants will receive a 90 day free membership in SBAM, the top 10 entrants will receive a 1-year membership in SBAM and the winner will be featured in an article in SBAM’s publication, Focus on Small Business.

The contest is sponsored by American Office Solutions, Citadel Broadcasting, the Greater Lansing Business Monthly, NuWave Technology Partners, the Small Business Association of Michigan, TDS Metrocom and Vision Creative. Enter before May 31 atwww.TransformYour.biz.