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A Great GREEN Idea Could Get You Some GREEN

To increase awareness of becoming “Greenified™” and all its benefits, Green Business Alliance and Farmers’ Almanac™ have teamed up for the “Best Greenified Business Idea Contest.” The contest seeks the most unique, effective, and innovative environmentally-friendly business practice that has been successfully implemented in a company.

Businesses wishing to enter may submit an idea in 350 words or less to:

http://www.greenbusinessalliance.com/greenified-contest.aspx

• Grand prize - $500 gift card
• Second place - $250 gift card
• Third place - $100 gift card

A donation will be made in the name of all winners to the Nature Conservancy. The winning Greenified idea will be featured on Green Business Alliance and Farmers’ Almanac web sites. The grand prize will also include 500 promotional versions of the Farmers’ Almanac customized with the winning company’s marketing/green message. Deadline for entries is July 15, 2008. No purchase necessary. Winners (and the winning idea) will be announced here and on Green Business Alliance's web site on July 28, 2008.

“By conducting a Best Greenified Business Idea Contest, Green Business Alliance and the Farmers’ Almanac add another means to keep the concept of ‘Greenified’ at the forefront of our daily lives. We believe that there are a number of great ideas waiting for a stage, and we hope this contest will stimulate environmental creativity,” said Hilary Kusel, Executive Director of Green Business Alliance.

“Farmers’ Almanac has been the authority on green and sustainable living long before those words became trendy,” states Sandi Duncan, Philom., Managing Editor of Farmers’ Almanac. “Today more than ever, we need to share ideas and find the best green business practices so we can all learn and be inspired to work in businesses that are more resourceful and green. We are excited to be working with Green Business Alliance on this contest and believe it will uncover some very creative green ideas.”

About Green Business Alliance
Green Business Alliance is a national firm helping companies “Go Green.” They have assumed a leading role in enabling organizations to Greenify™ their daily business practices. Their proprietary Guidelines give specific direction to companies who are looking to be environmentally responsible. Upon completion of their Guidelines to Greenify, member organizations receive the “Greenified” seal, placement in the GreenVisibility™ Directory, and recognition premiums. The organization is based in Boca Raton, Florida, and online at 

http://www.greenbusinessalliance.com/