Roanoke Valley small business owners have until midnight tonight to enter a contest that offers $25,000 in cash and promotional awards. The “Expand!” contest is sponsored by the Roanoke Regional Entrepreneur Center, and organizers say more than 140 business owners have already entered. Organizers say there are benefits for anyone who does so. Lynda McNutt Foster is President of “Synergize My Business”.

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Organizers are looking for the best proposal to start or expand a business — and create new jobs. Click here for more information and the contest application web page.