Check Out Bristol’s Competition In The ‘Small Business Revolution’ Contest

Bristol Borough is hot in the competition for Deluxe Corporation’s Small Business Revolution contest.

Voting started Thursday, February 9 and will end Thursday, February 16. Voters can cast their ballet for Bristol once a day from each browser on each device. This means that if a person has a phone, a tablet and a computer, they can vote from each internet browser on each device once every day.

To vote, visit smallbusinessrevolution.org.

If Bristol wins the competition, the town will get the boost of a $500,000 grant and be featured on Hulu’s “Small Business Revolution” TV show, which is hosted by Amanda Brinkman and investor Robert Herjavec of “Shark Tank” fame.

Locally, we’ve heard and seen a lot about Bristol and it’s rejuvenated business district, but what about the other four towns Bristol is squaring off against in the contest? LevittownNow.com below has provided a brief overview of the four other towns that are finalists in the Small Business Revolution competition.

Georgetown, South Carolina

Population: 9,163

Nearest large town/city: Charleston (60 miles)

Distance from Bristol: 526 miles

A little about destination: The seaport city that was first settled by Europeans around 1526 features a variety of entertainment and dining options for visitors and locals. The town features the historic Winyah Auditorium, Strand Cinema, Low Country riverboat tours and the South Carolina Maritime Museum. The town’s central business district is Front Street and has suffered various flooding over the past several years but has numerous popular shops and restaurants.

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Kingsburg, California

A photo posted by Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce (@kingsburgchamber) on May 1, 2015 at 10:29am PDT

Population: 11,382

Nearest large town/city: Fresno (22 miles)

Distance from Bristol: 2,413 miles

A little about destination: The railroad town that was founded in 1873 is home the annual Swedish Festival and a Valkommen, a Swedish-centered tourist attraction. In addition, the town has a classic car show and a popular Julgranfest Christmas tree lighting.

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North Adams, Massachusetts

Population: 13,708

Nearest large town/city: Pittsfield, Massachusetts (20 miles)

Distance from Bristol: 201 miles

A little about destination: Massachusetts’ smallest city, which was founded during King George’s War in 1745, features the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), which took the empty property of two large employers when they closed. The opening of MASS MoCA has helped turn the area’s economic fortunes around and helped spur the development of new eateries and tourist attractions. The area is known for its bicycling tour and the FreshGrass Bluegrass Festival.

https://vimeo.com/203033175

Red Wing, Minnesota

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Population: 16,459

Nearest large town/city: Saint Paul and Minneapolis (About 40 miles)

Distance from Bristol: 953 miles

A little about destination: The Mississippi River town is the home to the famous Red Wing Shoe brand and is a great spot for outdoor lovers in every season. The town hosts the annual Rolling River Music Festival and Falls Arts Festival. Some popular destinations include the town’s historic architecture, the American Ski Jumping Museum and Hall of Fame, Red Wing Shoe Store and Museum, Sheldon Theater, the nearby parks and Barn Bluff and the various river-related tours.

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