Dick Pond Athletics Wins National Contest

Dick Pond Athletics, the nation’s oldest running specialty store and located in Park Ridge, 29 S. Prospect Ave., has been named a winner in the “Big Break for Small Business” national contest sponsored by American Express’ OPEN and Facebook.

 “This is truly an honor,” Dick Pond Athletics owner Kirsten Pond said. “To have so many vote and support our efforts is both humbling and motivating. We look forward to continuing to build relationships with our customers, partners, and fellow small businesses.”

As a contest winner, Dick Pond will receive a one-on-one consultation from American Express OPEN and Facebook branding experts as well as $25,000 to launch strategic actions aimed at building and marketing the company’s brand.

Last month, Dick Pond Athletics was named one of the contest’s 10 finalists, distinguishing itself from more than 12,000 small businesses across the United States with its 43-year-old grassroots approach to business, unrelenting focus on fitness with free group training programs, and continued support of community cornerstones, including a campaign that reinvests in the cross country and track and field programs at local schools

And for our readers –

As an added perk of Dick Pond’s win, local American Express cardholders can register their card for a $20 rebate on purchases at qualifying small businesses Sept. 29–Oct. 7.