"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors we borrow it from our children.” Chief Seattle, circa 1854 "To Our Children’s ... Children’s Children”- The Moody Blues, November 1969 For Bob Desautels, Founder of The Neighbourhood Group of Companies (NGC), Chief Seattle’s quote and the classic Moody Blues’ album summarizes not only his personal beliefs and operating values but also those of the NGC. "To me the message of this quote and this album are very clear and poignant,” says Desautels. "Both expressed visions that were clearly ahead of their times! These messages made me always think of the future in dictating what I do today! My overall guiding philosophy and decision making processes personally and professionally are best summed-up by this philosophy. I believe that we have no alternative as ‘There is No Planet B!’ Acting locally with environmentally sustainable business practices is really for our Children’s Children’s Children from whom we are borrowing this earth.” Bob Desautels, Founder The Neighbourhood Group of Companies Ltd. read more