MISSION

The MTG SBA supports members in integrating sustainable business principles to generate a more profitable, environmentally respectful, and socially responsible MIddle Tennessee economy.
 
This mission is achieved through:

• Networking to create business opportunities
• Education to enable informed decision-making
• Promotion of a more sustainable business environment with the government, media, and public
• Fostering a community of information, referrals, and peer-based learning

1. Implementing sustainable priciples in products, services and practices creates short and long term good for the economy, environment and society
2. Sustainable enterprise is the (very near) future
3. Most enterprises will find competitive advantage, new markets, reduced risk, and other value adding opportunities through efforts to become more sustainable
4. Like-minded enterprises can profit from sharing information and expertise
5. Middle Tennessee is positioned to become a leader in the Sustainable Business field

The extensive programs of the MTG Sustainable Business Alliance provide a forum for peer-based learning, networking, and business development, and for brainstorming solutions to the major challenges of reaching sustainability. 

The community will create a critical mass of activity and momentum that can be a major catalyst in the transformation of the sustainability of Middle Tennessee. 

The Alliance will serve as a representative of the interests of its members during interaction with City governments, its advisory committees, and with the media.