Here's a great way to get your name in front of customers and prospects while also supporting two worthy causes!

The Hubbardston Business Association (HBA) is proud to be launching FROZEN ASSETS, a program that will put the "fun" in "fundraising"! In February 2009, we'll be setting an outhouse on Bent's Pond in Hubbardston, Massachusetts. Participants in the fundraiser guess the date and time that the ice will thaw enough that the outhouse breaks through. The person whose guess comes closest to the actual sinking date and time will win cash or a valuable prize!

We're taking over this project from the Wachusett Area Rotary Club, which for the past several years has seen this become one of their most successful fundraisers. Major sponsors have enjoyed having their companies' logos featured prominently on the outhouse door and the outhouse Web site. Before being set out on the ice, the outhouse will be moved to several prominent locations in Hubbardston to garner interest in the fundraiser. And Bent's Pond is clearly visible from Route 68 in Hubbardston, a major high-traffic road. This is a great way to get exposure for your business while doing good for the community.

The proceeds from FROZEN ASSETS will allow the HBA to continue its mission of promoting Hubbardston-area businesses. We will also be donating part of the proceeds to two worthy causes: the Hubbardston Public Library, whose budget was cut 100% this summer, and the Templeton Regional Animal Shelter, which serves Hubbardston and Templeton in its mission to protect animals and citizens from harm and to educate citizens about animal safety and responsible pet care.

We are seeking prize sponsors from area businesses like yours to help make this fundraiser a success.

The more sponsors we get, the higher the cash prize we'll be able to offer and the greater the donation to the Hubbardston Public Library and the Templeton Regional Animal Shelter.