SJF Advisory Services and Green For All are pleased to announce the first Green Jobs Award program. With support from the Citi Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation, SJF Advisory Services and Green For All seek to identify, recognize, and promote private companies that are leaders in quality green job creation.

Bonny Moellenbrock, SJF Advisory Services Executive Director said, "We are excited to partner with Green For All on this inaugural Award Program. We hope that by acknowledging the tremendous work these companies are doing, we can support their growth, and inspire other business leaders to follow their lead."

The program will honor businesses that are making valuable contributions to both the economy and the environment. Privately held companies with at least $500,000 in revenue, and a business model that preserves or enhances environmental quality are eligible to apply. Applicants will be judged on the quality of their jobs and benefits, the diversity of employment opportunities, and their level of community engagement.

According to Green For All CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, "The Green Jobs Award will provide clarity around what constitutes a 'green job.' By highlighting companies whose business models are focused on the health of the environment and their employees, we will provide real-world examples of green jobs that exist across the country."

Winners will receive a package of complimentary business services and be recognized in New York City on November 16th at an awards event and in a supplement in Sustainable Industries Trendwatch 2011 edition. Data on all applicants will also be compiled, creating a database of innovative green job creators that help tell the story of the green economy's potential. Online award applications can be downloaded from www.greenjobsaward.org and submitted until August 31st.

SJF Advisory Services is a nonprofit organization that connects, inspires, and accelerates sustainable entrepreneurs and the fields that support them.

Green For All is a national organization working to build a green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty.

Investors' Circle - SJF Institute

Investors' Circle - SJF Institute

SJF Institute was founded in 2001 as an independent nonprofit affiliate of SJF Ventures, a leading national impact investment venture capital fund. SJFI develops national and regional programs to connect, inspire and accelerate impact entrepreneurs and the fields that support them. SJFI has provided direct technical assistance to over 1500 impact entrepreneurs and has helped hundreds of others through its signature programs, including Getting Ready for Equity™, CleanLinks networking events, the SJF Cleantech Mentorship Program, the Green Jobs Award, and field-building reports such as Employees Matter: Maximizing Company Value Through Workforce Engagement.

Since 1992 Investors' Circle has built a network of over 150 angel investors, professional venture capitalists, foundations and family offices who are using private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable economy. During that time Investors' Circle has facilitated the flow of over $145 million into more than 220 companies and small funds addressing social and environmental issues. Members in IC's network of impact investors include some of the most experienced angels, early-stage and growth funds working to change the world.

Together, SJF Institute and Investors' Circle will increase entrepreneurs' access to capital, resources and networks, and will provide more opportunities for collaboration among impact investors.

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