A favorite contest at Green America each fall is the 2011 People’s Choice Award for the Green Business of the Year. Find out how to get nominated and spread the word in your community. 

Businesses, and local chambers, are now needed to sign the "The Chamber Doesn't Speak for Me" declaration. Why? The U.S.Chamber of Commerce continues to advocate against efforts to curb climate pollution. Your voice is needed as a green business leader to stand up for a comprehensive clean energy policy.

Action in Congress has stalled on clearing the way for PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy), a new financing tool that local governments can use to support green retrofits in their communities. PACE helps property owners overcome the upfront cost barrier of solar and energy efficiency improvements, and supports green businesses and the creation of new green jobs. Your voice is needed to move PACE forward.

Where can your business find new customers with a deal on your great green products? Hint: It’s not Groupon. Green consumers are trying out garden-grown skin care, handmade soap, stainless steel water bottles, children’s picture books, lunch boxes, acai smoothies, organic mattresses, bamboo fashion wear, and much more – all through GreenDeals.com.

Join the Green America team for Climate Ride California, a gorgeous cycling adventure from the redwoods near Eureka to the Golden Gate Bridge. More than a bike trip, it’s an inspiring journey with like-minded people who are united by their passion for sustainability, renewable energy, and bicycles - the ultimate carbon-free form of transportation.

The Environmental Paper Network (EPN) has released its annual report The State of the Paper Industry 2011, a comprehensive sustainability report on paper production and consumption in North America. Green America is one of over 100 non-profits that comprise the international network. 

Join us August 16 to find out how telling a great brand story can transform your business. Branding expert Susan Bierzychudek of Green Ideals Group will give you the tools you need to ramp up your success. Register now!

We’ve just launched a brand new service to answer your pressing green living questions. Ask Green America is our green help desk with over 1,000 answers to your green living questions. A great resource for your home, office or workplace!

From hundreds of nominees across the country, our members voted to award Green Grants to the top projects that combine both sides of the green-economy equation – projects that are good for both people AND the planet. Find out how who won.

Join financing expert Hadassah Hickman on Tues., July 12 to get connected to the capital you need for your small business. Register now - space is limited!