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Most enterprises will find competitive advantage, new markets, reduced risk, and other value-adding opportunities through efforts to become more sustainable

Sustainable enterprise is the way of the (very near) future

Implementing sustainability principles in products, services and practices creates short- and long-term good for the economy, the environment, and society

Like-minded enterprises can profit from sharing information and expertise

Chicago is positioned to be a leader in cultivating such businesses

A vibrant community can foster important, mutually beneficial relationships  among such business