We believe quality, livable housing is essential for every person and are working with community organizations, housing authorities, and government agencies to make that a reality.

United Ability is a nonprofit that provides innovative services connecting people with disabilities to their communities and empowering individuals to live full and meaningful lives. We envision a world where disability is neither defining nor limiting and help unite people with unique abilities in achieving a successful future.

DAEOC is a private not-for-profit Community Action Agency serving Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Scott and Stoddard Counties in Southeast Missouri. DAEOC administers programs designed to combat poverty and provide economic opportunities in the Bootheel.

Agricultural Board specifically authorized pursuant to acts of Congress which operates under the oversight and direction of the USDA. Primary mission is to promote the cotton industry at the production and retail levels.

Established in 1996 through the vision of U.S. Congressman Harold "Hal"​ Rogers, (KY-05), and other leaders, The Center for Rural Development is a nonprofit organization fueled by a mission to provide leadership that stimulates innovative and sustainable economic development solutions and a better way of life in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. The Center also strives to be the national model for economic development. In its 45-county primary service region--and throughout Kentucky and the nation--The Center: Helps people feel safer through public safety initiatives; lets people tap into their creative spirit through the arts; empowers people through leadership education opportunities; and gives people access through advanced technology. We change people's lives.

KCEOC COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP is a nonprofit organization management company based out of PO BOX 490, BARBOURVILLE, Kentucky, United States.

Convention and Visitors Bureau Vision Statement: To be the preeminent marketing organization for Gatlinburg, resulting in a vibrant economy, a sense of pride, and an enhanced quality of life. Our organization serves as the marketing arm of the City of Gatlinburg.

We provide professional management services to trade associations, membership societies and not-for-profit organizations. Association Services Group (ASG) is accredited under the ANSI/AMC Institute’s Standard of Good Practices for the Association Management Industry.

Rea Ventures has developed over 4,600 units of multi-family housing throughout the Southeast using conventional and public financing sources. As Vice President of Development, I was responsible for identifying and completing new development opportunities in Georgia and North Carolina. I developed 1,826 units of affordable housing (both 4% and 9% LIHTC) in Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina. Primary responsibility on these projects carried from initial site selection through underwriting/funding application to debt/equity closing. Funding experience includes 9% and 4% LIHTC equity, RAD and PBV rental assistance, USDA 538 debt, private placement bonds, Freddie TEL, and HUD 221d4 debt along with numerous local gap financing awards in Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina.

At the Blount County Public Library, we serve as a vital participant in the community as a gathering place--for connections with information, digital technology, people and entertainment resources. Serving a community of 137,000+, we lend from an excellent print materials collection of more than 240,000 items (E-books, new-release movie DVDs, music CDs audiobooks on CD & MP3 & more). Multiple Internet databases (Reference USA, Gale Courses - free online noncredit courses with instructors, Lynda.com, PowerSpeak Languages, Tennessee Electronic Library and many more). Ancestry.com and HertitageQuest are genealogy databases offered in addition to an excellent genealogy collection which is a tourist destination for folks from all over the United States. To connect people with community resources, the library hosts many types of events--informational programs, travelogues, author presentations, concerts and festivals--heritage, international, book, Hispanic. To be the best resource we can be, staff members serve on community service organization boards and participate in community forums to share information.

The St. Matthews Area Business Association “SMABA” was organized in 1955. A dedicated group of members drafted bylaws and formulated programs and activities that promoted the businesses that served the community. Our first meeting was held Tuesday August 9th at the Canary Cottage and the formal organization of such an association was unanimously authorized. A short time later, a meeting was set up to draft a constitution and bylaws; select officers and formulate a program of activity in the community. At that time SMABA had 81 founding members, and its mission was “to develop and promote the growth and welfare of all business in the St. Matthews area through a better serving of the consuming public, and to actively participate in all things that may ensure the accomplishment of that purpose.” With strong leadership, active members, and effective business programming and events, by 2008 the St. Matthews Area Business Association became the largest business association in the Louisville (KY) metropolitan area. In 2011 the Board of Directors presented the opportunity to its members to transition SMABA into a Chamber of Commerce in 2012. Today, the St. Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce is a powerful and effective advocate; full of resources, opportunities and synergies for its members including retail, business services, for-profit, non-profit, manufacturers, healthcare and more. Our members have always led the success of the organization. Our Board of Directors is committed, our committees are filled with passionate members and our networking events are some of the most well-attended, even better than organizations twice our size. Our members are based throughout the region. They join to share in the economic development opportunities made available through engagement with The Chamber.