Project Strengths

	Core Mission - serves the greater good of society and addresses critical issues - environmental stewardship, sustainability, corporate social responsibility and healthy lifestyle education
	Brings together key business leaders, educators, visionaries in a common goal
	Promotes social capital
	Creates community involvement, stimulates innovation - green technology initiatives and new career opportunities
	Creates opportunities for various levels of funding support: grants, gift endowments, private business sponsorships, state and government support
	Model for future "sustainable communities and centers"