Our Values

in·teg·ri·ty n. 1. Rigid adherence to a code or standard of values; probity. 2. The state of being unimpaired; soundness. 3. The quality or condition of being whole or undivided; completeness.

in·no·va·tion n. 1. The act of innovating. 2. Something newly introduced.

ad·ap·ta·tion n. 1. a. The state of being adapted. b. The act or process of adapting. 2. Something that is changed or changes so as to become suitable to a new or special use or situation. 3. An alteration of adjustment, often hereditary, by which a species or individual improves its condition in relationship to its environment. 4. The responsive alteration of a sense organ to repeated stimuli. 5. Change in behavior of an individual or group in adjustment to new or modified cultural surroundings.

qual·i·ty n. 1. The essential character of something; nature. 2. a. An inherent or distinguishing characteristic; property. b. A personal trait, esp. a character trait. 3. a. Superiority of kind. b. Degree or grade of excellence. 4. High social position. 5. Mus. Timbre, as determined by overtones.

part·ner·ship n. 1. The state of being a partner; an association of partners. 2. a. A legal contract entered into by two or more persons in which each agrees to furnish a part of the capital and labor for a business enterprise, and by which each shares a fixed proportion of profits and losses. b. The persons bound by such a contract. 3. A relationship between individuals or groups that is characterized by mutual cooperation and responsibility, as for the achievement of a specified goal.