- Leadership

     * Time and resources, belief in possibilities

- Creation of a resource

     * County Commissioners and staff have a resource to

        help navigate complexities of U of M structure

     * U of M administrators and leaders have a

        resource to bridge the gap to the world of

        government

     * Current model works best for staff and faculty

        who know how to take advantage

- Building relationships with "point people"

- New research program established

     * Area of significant interest to local policy

       makers and staff

     * U of M response: senior faculty PI;

        new faculty added to address

        research interests

     * Possible interest from federal government