CLEARLAKE – Have you been working on the outside of your business to improve our community?

If your project is within the city of Clearlake and the project was started and completed between May 1 and Sept. 15, you can enter to win $500.

To enter, mail, email or drop by your entry information to the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, currently located at the Highlands Senior Center, 3245 Bowers Ave., Clearlake, telephone 707-994-3600 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Entries should include the business name, contact name, address, and a before and after photo of the project.

Projects will be judged after Sept. 15.

The winner will be announced Sept. 25 at the Friday Night Farmers Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake.

Current entries include FRESH Energy Systems LLC, Konocti Dance Academy, Main Street Café,

Jack in the Box, Tom Hewlett DDS, Foods Etc., Dr. Waddington, Ed & Linda’s, Cecil’s Pizza and Clearlake Stadium Cinema.

This contest is sponsored by the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.