California-based Intuit will host a "Love a Local Business" event in Sacramento, where residents passionately support small businesses. In a recent Intuit survey, 90 percent of the state capitol's residents said small business is vital to building strong communities and neighborhoods. Additionally, 65 percent wished there were more small businesses in their area.

The free event will be held on March 12 - 13 in Sacramento's Midtown Business District, at 1801 L St., Suite 70. Local businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to receive cash grants, win free Intuit products and services, get advice from business experts, network with other small business owners and celebrate the Sacramento local business community. Organizations that support Sacramento businesses, such as the Small Business Development Center - Greater Sacramento and SAFE Credit Union, will be present. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 12, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on March 13. Additional details are available at http://business.intuit.com/directory/love-a-local-business/l732-sacramento-ca

Love a Local Business - Sacramento Sweepstakes

Sacramento businesses that are entered in the Love a Local Business Grant Competition will have special opportunities to win more grants. Those attending and checking in at the Sacramento event will be eligible to win one of five $1,000 cash grants, plus free Intuit products and services. Additionally, each week from now until the event, three participating businesses will be randomly selected to win $500 cash grants. Additional details can be found at http://business.intuit.com/directory/love-a-local-business/l732-sacramento-ca