Better Business Challenge

Smart. Sustainable. Successful.

Visit the Challenge website.

Watch the CBS19 news story.

Small and big companies alike agree that incorporating sustainability into their core business model and operations is a better, smarter way of doing business. From energy efficiency to purchasing, recycling and more, opportunities abound for businesses to improve their profitability by cutting costs and making smart investments.

But where to start? Start here! Become more competitive in the marketplace AND have a positive impact on our local community.

LEAP and Better World Betty are excited to announce the Charlottesville Area Better Business Challenge, a unique opportunity for local businesses to compete in a friendly challenge that also empowers participants with the resources they need to succeed. The Challenge includes:

• a points-based scorecard
• access to an extensive resource list
• online benchmarking tools
• local case studies
• lunch and learns
• avenues for networking and collaboration
• public recognition!!
• at the contest’s conclusion we will host an awards ceremony

Local businesses of all shapes and sizes are invited to compete in the Better Business Challenge. Registration closes September 15. The Challenge then runs through May 2012 with an awards luncheon in June 2012.

Get in the game! Learn, grow, and show your customers you care about their well-being, your employees, the community, and of course, your bottom line.

For more information or to get involved, visit the Challenge website or email info@cvillebetterbiz.org.