Opportunity 2011! Apply to win a Clean Air Franchise!

What is Opportunity 2011?
A once in a lifetime opportunity to start your own Clean Air Lawn Care business with tools provided for you to succeed. Opportunity 2011 is a contest designed to give a 2nd chance to someone that deserves it to win a Clean Air Lawn Care franchise.

Why Opportunity 2011?
Our country is emerging from challenging economic times. There are many hard-working Americans who are currently recovering from unexpected events. At the same time, we are undergoing a climate crisis and a need to re-examine our values as a nation toward living and working sustainably. Opportunity 2011 is designed to give a 2nd chance to someone who has the skills, passion and determination to be successful and do something positive for themselves and their environment, but who doesn’t have the means.

Who is the Ideal Candidate?
The ideal candidate will be business-savvy, environmentally minded, and passionate about improving his/her life and the environment in their community.
AND
This candidate would have had a financially challenging year in 2010 (complete financial screening will be performed after submission before choosing semi-finalists).

How Will Candidates Be Chosen
The candidates will be chosen based on an online submission process which will culminate with a public vote among 5 finalists. The winner will be notified on New Year’s Day (January 1st) 2011.

What Will Winner of Opportunity 2011 Receive?
The winner of Opportunity 2011 will receive a Clean Air Lawn Care franchise and start-up package worth $35k +. This will include:

Clean Air Lawn Care

Clean Air Lawn Care franchise, complete with training and ongoing support (35k value)

Black & Decker

Black & Decker Electric Lawn Equipment (1k)

Patagonia Patagonia Clean Air Clothing (~ $200)
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Click here to fill out the submission form for Opportunity 2011.

Contest Launched: Oct 11, 2010
Deadline for Submission: Nov 8, 2010 at 5 PM MST
Semi-Finalists Notified: Nov 15, 2010
Semi-Finalists' Videos due: Nov 29, 2010
Finalists Notified: Dec 1, 2010
Live Vote begins: Dec 3, 2010
Live Vote ends: Dec 31, 2010 at 5 PM MST
Winner notified: New Year’s Day (Jan 1), 2011
Winner announced publicly: on or about Jan 5, 2011

Profile of a Winner - James Turner, Wilmington, NC

News story covering James during the contest: http://www.wect.com/Global/story.asp?S=12099569
Winner of Opportunity 2010 shares his experience:
Listen to James' experience here OR Read about James' experience here

Click here to view all finalist videos from Opportunity 2010