The summit's mission statement is typical in its length and denseness of thought but atypical in its ability to distill a singular vision: help entrepreneurs and small businesses grow.
"Our enduring mission is to contribute to the economic and business development of the region (on behalf of Johnson City/Jonesborough/Washington County). We strive to serve as an advocate for small business and entrepreneurs and aspire to provide critical information on recources to businesses either coming into the area or needing additional resources to support their business growth."
The summit is split up in to a number of working groups focused on the development of business, infrastructure, tourism and workforce, with others focused on enhancing health and medicine as well as livable communities.
The Business Development Group is "comprised of individuals and entities representing the interests of area entrepreneurs, city, county, university, and private efforts; unified by a shared vision of improving and promoting Johnson City, Jonesborough, and Washington County as an economically vibrant and viable business-friendly community."
Again, another mouthful, but the public-private partnership approach - when applied to the improvement of the community as a whole - is a worthwhile goal that any local entrepreneur should consider participating in.
The event is set for October 20, 2009, and details can be found on the LaunchPin calendar.
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