Green Bay, Wis. (Oct. 6, 2008) –   The BBJ, the magazine of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, this year has evolved its annual “People You Should Know” program to the “40 People Under 40” You Should Know and is now accepting nominations.

The awards program is intended to honor the most promising and business savvy of Green Bay’s younger generations. These 40 will remain true to the original concept of “People You Should Know” because they are compelling, interesting and amazing people who deserve their time in the limelight.

Nominees will receive ratings based on the following criteria:
• Work accomplishments and performance
• Innovativeness and creativity
• Community impact in their free time (outside their paid job)
• Spirit, drive and ambition
• Accomplishments, results and impact of their efforts (volunteer or paid role)

Nomination forms are available now at www.titletown.org under the “What’s New” section in the center of the page. Nominations are due no later than Oct. 27. All nominees will be reviewed by an independent panel of judges and selected honorees will be profiled in the February/March 2009 issue of the BBJ.

Questions? Contact Lori Kaye Lodes, Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, at (920) 593-3423 or llodes@titletown.org.
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Established in 1882, the mission of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic and community development. Chamber programs include Advance, Partners in Education, Leadership Green Bay, Brown County Teen Leadership, Current--the Young Professionals Network, Good Government Council, the International Business Development Consortium and the Small Business Council.
For more information about the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and its programs, call 437-8704 or visit www.titletown.org.
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