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BankUnited Launches “Small Business, Big Dreams” Women in Business Challenge

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BankUnited has launched the inaugural "Small Business, Big Dreams" Women in Business Challenge, offering a $10,000 cash prize to empower women business owners. Open to applications until September 23, 2021, participants must submit a three-minute elevator pitch. Finalists will showcase their business ideas at a summit on October 27, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This initiative aligns with BankUnited's commitment to support small businesses and recognizes the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.

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$10,000 cash prize to be awarded to winner of inaugural pitch contest

MIAMI LAKES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Women business owners with big dreams are invited to share their story with BankUnited for a chance to win $10,000 to help grow their business. The inaugural BankUnited “Small Business, Big Dreams” Women in Business Challenge is open for entries at https://www.bankunited.com/small-business/small-business-big-dreams-challenge/, and will close Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.

BankUnited presents the "Small Business, Big Dreams" Women in Business Challenge. (Graphic: Business Wire)

BankUnited presents the "Small Business, Big Dreams" Women in Business Challenge. (Graphic: Business Wire)

“As champions of small business, we at BankUnited know that small businesses are the heart and backbone of any community,” said Lisa Shim, BankUnited executive vice president, head of consumer and small business banking. “While women business owners drive innovation, they often face particular challenges on their path toward success. Through BankUnited’s ‘Small Business, Big Dreams' Women in Business Challenge, we hope to elevate women business owners by recognizing their contributions and providing them with tools to turn their dreams into reality.”

The Women in Business Challenge culminates in a live pitch event and business summit during National Women’s Small Business Month in October.

To enter, eligible business owners must complete an application and submit an elevator video pitch of up to three minutes by the contest closing date of September 23. Businesses must be based in Florida or New York, and must be at least 51 percent women-owned. Four finalists will be selected and required to attend the BankUnited “Small Business, Big Dreams” Women in Business Summit on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where they will have an opportunity to present their case before a panel of judges.

Official contest rules and entry forms are available at https://www.bankunited.com/small-business/small-business-big-dreams-challenge/.

About BankUnited, N.A.

BankUnited, N.A., a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida, provides a full range of banking and related services to individual and corporate customers through banking centers in Florida and the New York metropolitan area. BankUnited, N.A. also provides certain commercial lending and deposit products through national platforms. BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU), with total assets of $35.7 billion at June 30, 2021, is the bank holding company for BankUnited, N.A. For additional information, call (877) 779-2265 or visit www.BankUnited.com. BankUnited can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/BankUnited.Official and on Twitter @BankUnited.

Donna Crump-Butler, (305) 231-6707

dbutler@BankUnited.com

Savannah Whaley, (954) 776-1999, x225

swhaley@piersongrant.com

Source: BankUnited, N.A.

FAQ

What is the BankUnited Women in Business Challenge?

It is an initiative offering a $10,000 cash prize for women business owners to support their business growth.

When is the deadline to apply for the Women in Business Challenge?

The deadline to apply is September 23, 2021.

Where will the finalists present their pitches?

Finalists will present their pitches at the BankUnited Women in Business Summit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on October 27, 2021.

Who can participate in the BankUnited Women in Business Challenge?

Women-owned businesses based in Florida or New York that are at least 51% women-owned can participate.

What is the main goal of the Women in Business Challenge?

The goal is to elevate and support women business owners by recognizing their contributions and providing financial assistance.

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