Stacey Cummings
Director, Marketing, Purolator
Purolator is helping power Canada’s entrepreneurial spirit with its True North Small Business Grant Contest.
Small business is big business in Canada. Of the more than one million businesses in Canada, 98 percent are small enterprises, employing almost six million Canadians1. They are a significant contributor to the country’s economic output, with more than half our GDP generated by small businesses. Despite these big numbers, small business ownership remains challenging.
The backing small businesses need
If a thriving economy and Canada’s prosperity relies on the growth and success of small businesses—and it does, then supporting them is the answer. As a proudly owned and operated Canadian business for 65 years, Purolator, one of Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics providers delivers vital support through its True North Small Business Grant contest, which is now open and offering its largest-ever funding to assist Canadian small businesses. The grant helps businesses scale by improving operations, accessing new market opportunities, and increasing brand visibility, which expands their impact in communities across Canada.
Purolator has always been committed to helping businesses move forward, and our True North Small Business Grant Contest is one way we’re doing even more
Stacey Cummings, Director Marketing, Purolator
“Canadian small businesses are showing remarkable strength, as they navigate increasing economic and political challenges. Purolator has always been committed to helping businesses move forward, and our True North Small Business Grant Contest is one way we’re doing even more,” said Stacey Cummings, Director, Marketing, Purolator. “This year, we’ve increased our support to amplify the impact of entrepreneurs whose work helps shape vibrant communities and strengthen Canada’s economy.”
Creating positive change
Five Canadian small businesses will each receive $25,000 in cash and $500 to ship with Purolator. Two of the grants will be reserved for Purolator customers. Additionally, 33 finalists and 12 nominators will each receive a $500 gift card. The deadline for nominations is November 5, 2025.
First Indigenous Biomass Future Inc., a 2023 True North Small Business Grant Contest recipient knows first-hand the benefits of support for small businesses. “Purolator’s commitment to investing in small businesses through the True North Small Business Grant is the kind of support that helps businesses like ours grow with purpose and continue to create positive change in our communities,” said Melissa Minks, the company’s President. “If you know a small business making a meaningful difference for Canadians, nominate them—it’s a chance to bring awareness to the impact they’re having every day.”
Purolator’s True North Small Business Grant Contest began in 2021. Including this year’s grant funding, almost half a million dollars has been awarded to small businesses and members of their community.
Apply today and learn more about the True North Small Business Grant Contest at purolator.com/small-business-grant.
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