Get Glam, Go Green!

Get your sexy on and get great ideas for making sustainable choices by purchasing your tickets now for the second-annual Green Ribbon Gala, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at one of Chicago’s hottest venues, American Junkie, 15 W. Illinois St. The new Green Ribbon Foundation in Illinois is the catalyst for connections and change, the tie between concept and practice that inspires entrepreneurial businesses to think, initiate and act sustainably.

Through education, consulting and funding sustainable projects in the Chicago area, Green Ribbon Foundation inspires new business leaders to embark on green initiatives, and provides encouragement and accountability to reach realistic sustainability goals. The eco-friendly evening showcases those businesses to illustrate that sustainability is fun and sexy – while spotlighting the importance of green commerce to Chicago’s economic health and vitality.

Dance to DJ Special K, sip green cocktails and sample foods made with locally-sourced ingredients, get easy lifestyle ideas and find out which businesses are making a sustainable difference in our area. The evening includes an eco-friendly fashion show, featuring designs and accessories from sustainably-minded designers and brands such as Allison Parris, Sararose and H.M. Organics by Heather Murphy, among others.

Get your sexy on and support sustainable Chicago-area businesses at Green Ribbon Gala, 7-10 p.m. at American Junkie, 15 W. Illinois St. in Chicago. For tickets, visit http://greenribbongala-efbevent.eventbrite.com/. (Photo courtesy Green Ribbon Foundation)

Proceeds from the Green Ribbon Gala benefit the Green Ribbon Foundation and its year-long initiatives to support area sustainable businesses. General tickets are $32. VIP tickets, which include private seating, gift bag and cocktail service, are $85. To order tickets, visit http://greenribbongala-efbevent.eventbrite.com/. For information about Green Ribbon Gala, please visit the Green Ribbon Gala Chicago on Facebook or follow the gala on Twitter.

Thanks,

Amber Autumn
Founder & President, Green Ribbon Foundation