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As a hospitality leader, you have been asked by your GM to focus specifically on sustainability initiatives to achicve LEED certification as part of a new casino expansion. The GM believes that marketing a commitment to sustainability will help locals accept the expansion as there are general concems since the casino/hotel resides in such a low income area. As part of this task, you have been asked to present industry best practices related to achieving LEED certification by showcasing what other large, full service facilities have done across the globe. Additionally, you must research to understand the potential impact of the decision to expand in a low income area and will sustainability gamer support. As part of your presentation at the special planning meeting with the board of directors yyou must bring the board and your colleagues up-to-date on what it means to be LEED certified; discuss industry best practices; and select initiatives that you want to peruse (explain the value to internal/external customers, the community, the environment, and local cconomy). This operation is located in Mississippi and is prone drought and flooding. Things to consider: - What are the general impacts of casino development for the community, environment, and economy? Are there examples? How will you mitigate the negative impacts? - What is LEED certification, how does the system work? - What LEED certification level do you believe is achievable, why? Who else has demonstrated success? - How will you sustain your initiatives? - What technologies may be available to you to support this initiative(s)? - What is your short-term and long-term plan to achieve your goal