Vision

Create and implement programs that will engage the community and university in cooperative dialog and sharing of resources which stimulate business, enhance the quality of life and ignite community spirit in the High Country.

Mission:

• Create mutually beneficial partnerships among education and business leaders, students, governmental officials, and area residents.
• Promote activities, programs, projects and events that foster understanding and awareness of campus/community connections.
• Increase business owner’s knowledge and understanding of opportunities to be successful in a global marketplace.
• Foster mentoring opportunities for community college and university students in area businesses.
• Support beautification projects of the Town and County that enhance community aesthetic and quality of life.

Activities:

• Promote business-beneficial ASU programs
• CEO Lecture Series
• Center for Entrepreneurship
• Global Opportunities Conference
• Appalachian Community Together (ACT)
• Small Business Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
• Appalachian Enterprise Center
• Family Business Forum
• Web-based community/university information sharing (www.community.appstate.edu)
  
• Sponsor the Wade E. Brown Community Recognition Award honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the community.
• Sponsor the Award of Merit for Development program, recognizing outstanding commercial development projects that exemplify best building practices.