FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009
Contact:
Mallory Jarrell,
Marshall University,
304-696-3490
Pets and Things is first winner of Marshall’s Green Fridays business contest
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The first winner of the Green Fridays business contest sponsored by Marshall University is Pets and Things, located at 100 8th Ave. W. in Huntington.
The business was chosen on Friday, Sept. 4 from nearly 40 that registered for the Green Fridays business contest. The employees of local businesses and the entire Marshall community are encouraged to wear green on Fridays and show their support for the university throughout the promotion. The contest recognizes a business each Friday before a home football game and is still open for registration.
Pets and Things received four tickets to the Marshall football game with Southern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 5; recognition in The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper; and recognition on the video board during the football game. Prizes also were given to all of their employees.
The next home game is Saturday, Sept. 19 against Bowling Green State University.
For more information on the contest, persons may contact Mallory Jarrell at 304-696-3490 or by e-mail at haye1@marshall.edu.
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