In August, we announced the Export Video Contest, asking small businesses to submit their exporting stories through YouTube videos for a chance to win cash prizes and a monetary award towards a future export event. The contest, presented in partnership with Visa and the President’s National Export Initiative, recognizes successful small exporters and helps get the word out about federal tools available to help U.S. exporters expand into new markets, grow their companies and spur job creation.
You responded. We received entries from companies doing business around the globe, representing diverse industries from personal care products to healthcare innovations and residential water solutions.
The videos are in, and a panel of judges has selected the finalists in each of five categories. Now it’s your turn to vote for the best video on our YouTube channel and Facebook page!
Voting Instructions
There are two different ways to vote:
1.) You can "Like" your favorite contestant's video on the SBA Facebook page (www.facebook.com/sbagov), via the links provided under the "Videos" tab.
2.) You can "Like"(thumbs-up) your favorite contestant's video on the SBA YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/sba).
You may vote once per video per voting method, but you may vote for as many of the finalists’ videos as you wish. Voting closes at 12 Noon (Eastern Time) on Friday, October 28, 2011. Only votes cast through one of the official voting methods will count. "Likes" on videos posted on non-SBA YouTube channels, personal Facebook profiles, or any other website will NOT count toward the final tally. To find the videos, check out our Facebook and YouTube pages or click on the links below by business category:
Agribusiness category
Building Beyond Our Borders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLbFRRHnUzg
Consumer Products category
Grow Your Business One Country At A Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sIRpVXepuA
Manufacturing category
Exporting: Success Beyond Borders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4_s6fo1hYM
Professional Services category
From Small to International Business
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CngHp1qerQ0
Technology category
Exported from Detroit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO7uVnRsVaw
Please see our full Contest Rules for complete contest policies.
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