Round Rock computer giant Dell Inc. and the National Federation of Independent Business are looking for a few good businesses, and they're willing to pay.
Dell and the NFIB are searching for small businesses in the Central Texas region to compete for the fourth annual Small Business Excellence Award.
Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) and the NFIB are looking for small businesses that apply information technology to help improve customer experience.
The winners of the program will receive prizes including $30,000 in Dell products and services, a lifetime NFIB membership and a day with Dell executives, including Chairman Michael Dell, at the company's headquarters in Round Rock. Additionally, each of the nine finalists will receive a Dell LatitudeTM notebook computer and a one-year membership to NFIB.
Entrants must be a small business with 100 or fewer employees. Each must show how it has used technology to drive a significant change or develop a competitive advantage in delivering superior customer value and experience, according to Dell.
For a full description of the criteria, rules and regulations, and to get an application, visit www.dell.com/ceaward.
Submissions will be accepted online through March 30. The winner will be announced in June.
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