Go Green Chicago wants you to stay clean, but just not by greenwashing. The public is becoming more and more skeptical by green claims and sooner than later will be able to call out the businesses that are making these false assertions. And the backlash in the press would be more detrimental than having done nothing at all.

With our hands-on approach, our Certified Green Consultant^TM will become a member of your team and get you on a path to green that is trustworthy, simple and ultimately, profitable. In today's volatile economy, businesses are looking to cut corners in every way imaginable—usually resulting in lay-offs—but one area that seems to get neglected is daily operations and the direct impact in creating a green atmosphere. For one, you will save money. Second, your employees will be healthier and have higher job satisfaction. And lastly, with a green business certification, your public profile will skyrocket by showing your commitment to a cleaner, safer and healthier environment.

And we believe the lasting effects of going green will not only help your immediate situation, but it will build over time. Your employees will feel more empowered to think, contribute and innovate because their values will match up and they'll feel a sense of pride, which essentially leads to long-term relationships. Also, considering a recent Monster.com poll found that 92% of the undergrads they surveyed wanted to work for a green company, there really is no time to wait. Essentially the best of the best graduates each year are going to work for already thriving green-minded companies.

Bottom line, with our zero-cost consulting, you will recruit the best new employees and retain your top employees, and that commitment and loyalty will inevitably result in increased productivity.

In this severe marketplace, you need every advantage you can get, and by proving that you are truly green by earning your Green Business Certification, and not just greenwashing, you are demonstrating your commitment to creating healthier, more innovative and more profitable business. And Go Green Chicago will help you achieve your goals and get your business at the front of the green wave.