• Support healthy sustainable economies
  
  
• Collaborate in the design and customization of programs to meet individual community needs
  
  
• Expand opportunities for locally owned businesses
  
  
• Include citizens in the benefits of a thriving community
  
  
• Increase affinity between citizens and local businesses
  
  
• Generate greater connectivity within affiliated social networks
  
  
• Nurture non-traditional approaches to economic challenges
  
  
• Foster shared learning and ongoing education
  
  
• Advocate higher standards and practices in the implementation of complementary currencies