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3M : Enter to Win $10,000 in National Gift-Wrapping Contest

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^{Published in Business and Finance on Wednesday, June 24th 2009 at 7:42 GMT, Last Modified on 2009-06-24 07:43:17 by Market Wire}  

ST. PAUL, MN--(Marketwire - June 24, 2009) - If your desire for crisp, straight edges and perfectly tied bows has you pegged as the "go-to gift wrapper," it is time you penned an entry for the 13th annual [ Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest ], sponsored by 3M. Eight finalists -- four amateurs and four professionals -- will be selected to receive a three-day, three-night all-expense paid trip to New York City to compete for $10,000 and the title of Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper. The contest will take place on December 4, 2009 at Rockefeller Center -- the quintessential holiday locale.

Contest details are as follows:

• Enter by describing in 100 words or less why you or someone you know has what it takes -- passion, creativity, experience -- to compete in the Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest. The person who nominates the grand-prize winner will also receive $1,000 for his/her winning recommendation.
  
  
• Entries should include:
• Name, home address, city, state, zip code, daytime phone number, fax number and e-mail address (if available).
• Nominee's name, home address, city, state, zip code, daytime phone number, fax number and e-mail address (if available).
• Whether the nominee is entering as a professional or amateur. Note that anyone who is currently or has previously earned income as a gift wrapper at a department store, specialty store, etc. is considered a professional.



• Entries must be received no later than October 5, 2009 and can be submitted by:
• Mail: Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest, c/o Hunter Public Relations, 41 Madison Ave, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10010
• E-mail: [ giftedwrapper@hunterpr.com ]
• Fax: (212) 679-6607



• For a complete set of contest rules visit [ www.ScotchBrand.com ].

ABOUT 3M
A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M's core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms -- often in combination -- to a wide array of customer needs. With $25 billion in sales, 3M employs 76,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit [ www.3M.com ].