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Finalist in UPS Small Biz Challenge One of 5 Finalists in the Country

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community conversationsJuly 14, 2021 4:58 pm

Finalist in UPS Small Biz Challenge One of 5 Finalists in the Country

The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge is putting entrepreneurs’ business skills to the test anD offering up a chance to win $25,000. A North Texan is one of the five finalists in the country. NBC 5’s Kristi Nelson spoke with Founder of Digital Marketing Maven Sammi Bivens to give her elevator pitch.

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