( ATLANTA, GA) January 7, 2009 - The still-sluggish economy may be hampering a lot of things, but it certainly isn't slowing the momentum of the green & sustainable engine. Businesses of all sizes are being affected daily. While many larger companies have budgets set aside to establish strategic and sustainability plans, and designated staff to ensure success, many of our members and visitors don't have such a budget or spare hands. The price tag of a consulting team to help craft such plans is beyond reach, yet the need to create and execute effective business plans grows more urgent each passing day.

“We believe that entering 2010, any business without a plan for the convergence of their core business with green will be in a highly vulnerable position. Some of our members and visitors, like so many small businesses, are struggling to navigate that intersection, and we are pleased to bring this incredible resource to them,” offered Sandra Cummins, Southeast Green President. “The team at Our Green Value and their guest experts provide regularly updated sales tools, classes and resources to help our members and visitors not only survive, but prepare to thrive as the economy comes around. The fact that they've made access to these resources so affordable demonstrates their commitment to the success of small businesses everywhere.”

“We've had the opportunity to experience these tools and resources first hand. Working with Our Green Value has been a tremendous asset to our overall business planning. By working with them not only have we cemented our goals and mission, but we have also grown into a stronger company,” said Beth Bond, Editor of Southeast Green.

This new members-only site eliminates scheduling conflicts (common with webinars and on-site seminars) with 24/7 access from anywhere the Internet is available. Members select the sales tools they need from a variety of formats – PDF, MP3, video, etc. Most importantly, each resource is designed to help answer the question, “how will this affect my business and how can I make it an opportunity instead of a burden?”

The Our Green Value team regularly adds new tools and educational opportunities to the resource bank. And, as new green developments spring up, they provide timely insights and related immediately useable sales tools for members to add to their strategic, sustainability plans.

To receive the special discount we've negotiated for our members and visitors, please visit the site to learn more.

About SoutheastGreen.com
SoutheastGreen.com started in late 2007 with the goal to become the business and consumer connection location for all things green and sustainable in the Southeast. The website covers a wide variety of news from business to development to consumer information. Blogs, photo journals, tips and how to's and a community calendar are also features of the website. SoutheastGreen.com has a robust business directory where businesses and consumers alike can find services to green their offices and lifestyles. For more information, please visit www.southeastgreen.com

About Our Green Value™
Our team of seasoned business experts go far beyond simply understanding today's green and sustainable issues. By applying core business principles, infused with the nuances of today's green forces, we'll help you take advantage of the changing landscape rather than get left behind. Whether a green business or simply a business now being affected by green, we see the opportunities, and so will you. If you're willing do to the work, we'll open up our toolbox (through our membership site). If you need more help, we'll bring our toolbox to you (through consulting and coaching). Either way, from green basics to business growth and sustainability, visit www.ourgreenvalue.com where we'll help you put your new knowledge, insights and skills to use immediately to build “green value” in your life, your career and our collective world.

For more information, media inquiries, contact:
Beth Bond, Editor
Southeast Green
(404) 578-2414
beth@southeastgreen.com

Julie Scher, Principal
Our Green Value, a division of Peak Focus, LLC
404-591-5707
julie@ourgreenvalue.com