
I agree with Matt too. I'm not an environmental consultant, but it seems like there's no need to go to a "hated competitor."

I'm all for optimism, even if it's "cautious." Thanks for the thoughtful post.

What constitutes "good" EP training? How would a bank, especially a community bank that might not have a great deal of experience hiring EPs, know whether the training was good?

I'm thinking of turning this discussion into a feature article. Great topic, Dianne!
Do banks care whether EPs have a designation, say from NREP? How important is it?

Noel sounds like a great guy! Sometimes there are disadvantages to working for yourself and by yourself...no office camaraderie. Although I did throw myself a small office party. :-)

Some positive news at last. Thanks for the insight.

Excellent news on reusing brownfields. Anything that reduces urban sprawl is a plus in my book. In my town (Cheshire, CT), we have two abandoned properties right in the center of the community that are huge eyesores. One is a former gas station; the other a ball and socket manufacturing facility. I wish Mr. Montgomery would come to Connecticut.

Impressive! Does Elizabeth have any time left over for herself? Couldn't agree more on the manners front.

Great post, Mark. I enjoy the troublemakers. They make the discussions lively and fun and definitely keep those of us who strive to post helpful information on our toes.

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. Do you also check your child's school/daycare? How would you go about doing that, with some sort of historical report?