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- ↑ Atlanta Business Journals: "Atlanta to join cutting edge of ‘net zero’ buildings" by Maria Saporta September 18, 2015
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- ↑ The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation: "Kenny Blank, Director" retrieved February 5, 2017
- ↑ The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation: "Nancy Blank, Director" retrieved February 5, 2017
- ↑ The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation: "Dena Blank, Director" retrieved February 5, 2017
- ↑ The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation: "Josh Kimball, Director" retrieved February 5, 2017