KNOXVILLE – On ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank,” great entrepreneurs come from everywhere – which is why U.S. Cellular teamed up with the show for a multi-faceted, first-of-its-kind campaign to provide access for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in a way like never before.

As part of this collaboration, U.S. Cellular has announced the “Shadow Shark Tank” sweepstakes, which provides one lucky winner the opportunity to spend the day on the set of “Shark Tank” to observe aspiring entrepreneurs make their pitches, meet show insiders and ask questions. Entry is open to residents of select states between now and Oct. 31 at www.ShadowSharkTank.com.

“At U.S. Cellular we support small business owners and entrepreneurs, and this sweepstakes will provide the winner with the unique experience of learning from some of the most determined business owners in the country,” said Cristel Turner, director of brand strategy and advertising for U.S. Cellular. “By teaming with ABC’s “Shark Tank” this summer for casting calls, we encountered inspiring entrepreneurs from around the country. Now we encourage all fans of the show to enter the sweepstakes for this exclusive opportunity.”

As part of its commitment to supporting small businesses, this summer U.S. Cellular sponsored three “Shark Tank” Casting Calls in cities the show had never been before: Milwaukee, Des Moines, Iowa, and Greenville, N.C. Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage captured at these casting calls will provide “Shark Tank” fans with an inside look at the casting experience through custom television advertising in key markets during the first three episodes of the new season (Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 10). Additional behind-the-scenes content will also be available at www.ShadowSharkTank.com.

“We were excited to hit the road this summer with U.S. Cellular to hear from entrepreneurs in and around smaller towns, and we were impressed by the quality of the unique business ideas we heard,” said Clay Newbill, “Shark Tank” Executive Producer. “We look forward to giving “Shark Tank” fans a glimpse into the casting process through the behind-the-scenes footage.”

No purchase is necessary to enter the sweepstakes. Official sweepstakes rules, prize limitations and eligibility requirements are available at www.ShadowSharkTank.com. Void outside select states and where prohibited.