Allianz supports "The Good Entrepreneur"

The concept submission should be based on making a contribution to the protection of the environment. The competition kicks off at the beginning of June, and the individual named "The Good Entrepreneur of 2009" will receive a prize package worth more than 250,000 euros. The package includes exposure on CNBC as well as comprehensive business support from Allianz.

From June 8, 2009, anyone who is based in Europe can submit their entry through the website, www.goodentrepreneur.com. Participants will be asked fill out an application form and submit a 60 second video pitching their idea. Applications should be submitted by July 31, 2009. The three finalists will be announced in August 2009.

The finalists will then be filmed to feature in a four-part televised series on CNBC, documenting the progress of each person. In the series finale, a panel of high profile judges will reveal the winner of the competition. The series will be broadcast across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and in Asia during the autumn of 2009.

The Good Entrepreneur: Ideas for a sustainable future

The competition is a result of a strategic partnership between Allianz, one of the leading global financial services providers and CNBC, the leading business and financial news channel. It aligns with Allianz's sustainable development strategy and commitment to the pursuit of a sustainable world, through combining long-term economic value, environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

Steven Althaus, Vice President Global Brand Management and Strategic Partnerships at Allianz: "We are proud to partner with CNBC and to be able to drive one of our key strategic topics, sustainable development. At Allianz we work on the principle that with knowledge comes a responsibility to act. With this in mind the unique prize of The Good Entrepreneur competition, which includes Allianz expertise to the winner, will hopefully result in establishing a sustainable business."

 
 
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