The Williamsport/Lycoming Keystone Innovation Zone is coordinating the first-ever Central Pennsylvania Greenovation Competition.

Entries are due September 5.

The competition is open to local companies and inventors with an original idea for a "green" product. Finalists will present to a panel of judges at the Green Expo, to be held September 13 in the Pickelner Arena.

The winner will be announced live on the radio at the Green Expo and will receive a complete prize package, including:

· $500 cash from Williamsport/Lycoming KIZ;

· Free patent review and free filing from ZALE Patent Law, Scranton;

· Six months of free workshop attendance from Lock Haven Small Business Development Center;

· Free one-year membership to the Manufacturers' Association of Central PA;

· Free design consultation and eight hours of product design or prototyping through the Keystone Innovation Grant program at Pennsylvania College of Technology; and

· Up to 8 hours of free consulting services for marketing assistance/product design from IMC, Inc.; and additional partner prizes may be added .

KIZ decided to launch this competition because "green" is a very important topic now, as is innovation. This is a way to spur "greenovation" in the region and also highlight the many partners who are available to help pursue such ideas.

To learn more, visit the Central Pennsylvania Greenovation Competition webpage to enter or contact the Williamsport/Lycoming KIZ at 570-329-3200 or send email to: info@wlkiz.com .

8/15/2008