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Our annual Big Thank You Contest launches at 7:00 am on June 29th!

Thank your favourite Canadian small business for a chance to win cash prizes for you and the business you thank.

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Congratulations to our 2024 winners. We hope you enjoyed your prizes!

Brantford Surplus storefront with staff standing in front of it

Brantford, ON

Brantford Surplus

“This is one of our favorite stores. We love that you are dog-friendly...Whenever we need something, this is our first go-to store as the prices are so reasonable. Thank you for being so friendly and for keeping the cost of items reasonable. We love your store and so does Bentley - our dog.”

From: Cheryl Colton
Once Upon a Tea Leaf storefront with staff standing in front of it

Maple Ridge, BC

Once Upon a Tea Leaf

“[Once Upon a Tea Leaf] is amazing at supporting the local community. Charities, sports groups, you name it, they have done it. They are also lovely people that run a lovely shop.”  

From: Valerie Morrison
Scott's Nursery storefront with staff standing in the greenhouse surrounded by healthy green plants

Fredericton, NB

Scott’s Nursery

"Huge thank you to George Scott and his amazing team! This business offers a wide selection of plants and gardening materials year-round. If they don’t have what you want, they will try to get it for you. Management and staff are knowledgeable and friendly and bend over backwards to help their customers. Keep up the good work, George!"

From: Anita Legere
Bee's Knees General Store and Bakery storefront with view of interior

Lawrencetown, NS

Bee's Knees General Store and Bakery

"Sue and Kenny, you have created so much more than just a business. You have created a welcoming, inclusive community hub. Lawrencetown is a much warmer place since you set up shop. On top of that, you serve delicious food and coffee and support other local enterprises. You are an example of symbiosis at its best!"

From: Patty Saunders

Congratulations to our 2023 winners. We hope you enjoyed your prizes!

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open June 29, 2026 at 7:00 am ET to July 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET to legal residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence. Three (3) total prizes available. Two (2) weekly prizes available, one (1) awarded each week. Each weekly prize consists of: one (1) cash prize of $1,500 CAD, for winner and one (1) cash prize of $4,000 CAD and a 1-year CFIB membership, for nominated independent Canadian business (approximate value of $408 plus an additional $36 per employee, up to a maximum of $7,500 for one year). Total approximate retail value of each weekly prize is $5,908 to $13,000. Winners of weekly prizes are determined by random draw. The number of weekly prizes will diminish as awarded each week during the contest period.  One (1) bonus prize available, consisting of a cash prize of $4,000 CAD for a nominated independent Canadian business. The bonus prize will be awarded at the end of the contest period to the business with the most nominations received over the contest period, excluding businesses who have won a weekly prize. Each nominated business can only win a maximum of one (1) prize. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received, and for bonus prizes, number of nominations. Math skill test and internet access required. CFIB is wholly responsible for the rules, administration, and execution of the contest, including awarding and distribution of all prizing.  Product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks featured are the property of their respective trademark holders. Full rules: cfib.ca/sbedrules