About the Firm Philosophy People In The Press Non-Profits		Our Mission Each client we meet and project we undertake is unique. We strive to understand this uniqueness and develop solutions that exceed expectations and reach beyond the project limits. Project by project we seek to respect the natural systems, build trust in our clients, advance our profession and glean satisfaction in what we collectively accomplish. Our Vision We cannot exist without our clients, nor can we be successful without our committed staff. As the land development process becomes politically and technically more challenging, we must continue our commitment to equip, train and mentor our staff. Only in this way can we provide our clients with the added value we seek and they have come to expect. We must embrace teamwork as the process that allows us to maximize our accomplishments. Whether teaming with clients, other consultants or as internal groups, we must always demonstrate integrity, reliability, respect and professionalism. We must also not forget what drew us to our work and seek ways to advance our individual professions through projects, relationships and the sharing of our knowledge with the next generation. Each project shall respect the surrounding environment and add some value to society. Profitability is measured in more than financial terms. We must continue to diversify our services and expand beyond our regional area to enhance our position in the profession and allow us to remain profitable during challenging economic times. Through it all, we must not compromise our personal or professional ethics. Our Commitment We will... be honest with our commitments and deliver on our promises. treat you with the utmost respect and professional courtesy. listen to your recommendations in our ongoing effort for improvement. understand your particular needs and always keep them in focus. be consistent in our level of service to you no matter the situation. continue to explore new technologies and ideas for getting things done. give you more than you have come to expect. "... Meridian has come up with creative solutions to overcome site constraints and satisfy environmental permitting requirements for proposed projects... Meridian has been very responsive to comments and input regarding potential environmental impacts of project designs." Mary Rimmer Principal/Wetland Ecologist Rimmer Environmental Consulting