Most small businesses are open to better business practices that are environmentally-friendly. In fact, many small business owners prove to be quite innovative when it comes to making companies more green. If you fall into that category, you’ll want to know about a recently announced contest that could recognize your efforts. To increase awareness of becoming "GreenifiedTM" and all its benefits, Green Business Alliance and Farmers' AlmanacTM 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. Awards are as follows: - 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 Websites.
- 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, and no purchase is necessary. "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." To learn more about Green Business Alliance and this contest, go to http://www.greenbusinessalliance.com. | 
