Overview Quality of life issues - Minimize ecological impact Earth friendly community development

Food Production/Distribution Organic Foods - Control distribution process Encourage healthy eating - Reduce packaging	Self - Community - Sharing Cooperative ownership - Community centered activities Community service projects - Responsibility/Reliance
Homes and Buildings Minimize land speculation - Integrated habitat Ecological design - Flexible ownership options	Economic Development - Franchise Opportunities Holistic Programing, Product, Retail and Services Residentail Community, Research, Light Industrial

Overview Sustainable Living o Utilization of local products and services o Integration: personal goals/social concerns o Assessment of quality of life issues o Minimize ecological impact o Earth friendly community development o Integrative dynamics: wellbeing, relationships, economic, ecological, spiritual o Awareness of optimum growth models Food Production/Distribution o Encourage local/organic food production and consumption cycles o Greater control of food distribution process o Minimize dependency on packaging and food processing Self - Community - Sharing Cooperation and Sharing o Cooperative ownership/utilization: equipment, tools, appliances, household products o Community involved management and administration process o Personal services: community center, shared cooking, childcare, games, theater, music/library, crafts, food distribution, quiet space, continuing education classes Balance: Personal and Community Values o Wellness, spirituality, life learning, personal growth, childcare o Community service, political involvement, life assessment, personal growth o Self motivated, self reliant, responsible o Environmental impact of expenditures o Balance: career, business, values, personal mission, investments Homes and Buildings Land Use - Green Space o Land Trust; minimize land/real estate speculation o Integrated plan; clustered home sights, crop/land management, gardens, tree protection o Integrated habitat; animals, birds, plants, humans, endangered plants, wetlands, wildlife corridors o Road design; reduce/slow traffic, retain natural contours, walking paths Housing, Real Estate Development o Cooperation: property development, management, administration o Small, quality units: singles, senior person, senior couples, one child households, expanded family households o Ecological design: building methods, materials, thermal performance o Flexible ownership: resident, sweat equity involvement, rent/buy options o Additional possibilities: compost toilets, septic systems, power generation, solar hot water, photovoltaic cells, greenhouses, cold frames, fishponds Holistic Site Development Franchise Opportunities Holistic Site Development Overview The programming dynamics of Change Facilitation, Faith Spirituality, Integrated Healing and The Wellness Spa nurtures dialogue, wellness, and sustainability. Our intent is this experiential learning environment will be a catalyst for fun, community events, income opportunities, and philanthropy pursuits; along with providing an atmosphere for awareness, self discovery, and healing. Our vision is to encourage groups of individuals to form communities, and to develop physical locations which support a wide range of holistic services and products; and inspire economic and residential opportunities Holistic Practitioner Services The possibilities are infinite. Our goal is to have available office space for professional practitioners, consultants, educators and facilitators with a supportive, ambient atmosphere for their clients, prospects, and themselves. Products, Retail, Home Business, and Light Industrial Crafts, clothes, and business support services; technology, website development and online services; urban farming and low impact manufacturing. A Residential Community Our vision includes walk paths, bikeways, green space, community gardens, a common meeting area; and personal residences to accommodate a broad spectrum of families. Additional possibilities are: Retreats, work/study programs, short stay visits, festivals, and demonstration projects Health (Wellness) Insurance (Assurance) Plan Coverage might include hospital expenses, medical and wellness practitioner services, and facilitation specialists. Additionally the plan supports holistic health, experience learning, wellbeing, healing, vibrant wellness, and personal transformation. Research and analysis will focus on wellness spa and sanctuary programming and study the affect membership has on personal wellbeing, illness, sick care, healing, and health care cost. Franchise Opportunities A: An Overview This website includes many holistic involvement opportunities that are potential franchise possibilities. Franchise benefits include: On-going product and program development; Training and site selection; Management and marketing support. B: Administrative Benefits o Owner/manager; no employed managers o Owner/manager reduces costs, increases efficiency o Franchising networks; reach smaller markets o Franchisee is source of great ideas o Simpler, more efficient management structure o Franchisor expertise - Long-term planning o Opportunities for employees to acquire franchises o On-going product development C: Start-Up Support o Site selection and lease negotiations o Space layout, floor plan, interior design o Atmosphere creation and ambiance o Opening ceremony – Public media relations D: Managerial Support o Professional development programs o Marketing and public relations o Internet-based training and resources o Regional meetings - Operations manuals Introductory Meeting Sustainable Living Purpose and Intention Options o Our vision for sustainable living o Linkage of personal values and quality of life issues o Visions related to land use, housing, and community Dialogue and Discussion o Balancing local involvement with global concerns o Balancing earth stewardship with practicality o Environmental impact shopping o Community economic development o Service projects and pubic policy issues Additional Options Top of Page - HLQ Home - Contact Us