Thompson Local News

Shortys Upcycling Studio Once Again Up For Award

A Thompsonite is once again up for a prairie-wide entrepreneurial award.

 

Don Glenn won the start-up entrepreneur category in the “Just Watch Me” video contest for his business, Shorty’s Upcylcing Studio.

 

Glenn, or Shorty as many people call him, started his business back in 2016 when he could no longer provide for his family due to his disability.

 

Glenn has once again entered the contest, this time in the seasoned entrepreneur category. Since winning last year, Glenn has grown his brand in different ways, such as trade shows, a storefront and motivational speaking.

 

Shorty's video and entry, as well as all the other entries, can be found here.

 

In order to enter the "Just Watch Me" contest, you have to self-identify as a person with a disability or health condition and own or operate a business in a region serviced by Community Futures office.

 

Voting will start on February 1st, 2018. First prize is $1,000.

 

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