Vision

The people of the Clinch-Powell Enterprise Community are a unique community with a rich cultural heritage and diversity, abundant natural resources, strong work and family ethic, and a warm and friendly rural life. As we pioneer into the 21st century, we are determined to enhance these strengths while improving living conditions for all.

We envision a community that: Promotes economic development while        maintaining the natural and social        environment. Pioneers innovative and comprehensive        workforce, business, and career development        programs. Starts and strengthens local businesses and        family farms using new methods, knowledge        and technology. Promotes successful marketing of local arts        and crafts. Supports and encourages carefully planned,        environmentally sound tourism and        recreational development. Builds exciting and creative educational        partnerships, which produce a wider array of        opportunities for youth and adults. Improves water, solid waste and roadways. Creates innovative programs for youth,        including early intervention and substance        abuse prevention programs. Develops programs to honor and protect        elders. Provides access to adequate health care,        transportation and housing.

Two members of our Tourism Task Force discuss local sites in front of Elrod Falls.

Manages inevitable growth.
Sustains ongoing leadership development programs, which build greater involvement,         teamwork, communication and better community leaders.

Values

We hold these values to be important for they are the principles that will guide our
       way as we work together toward our common vision.
We are dedicated to the regional concept and to encouraging free and open        participation in all activities
We will work to ensure that benefits are universal to all, that they contribute
       to self-reliance and independence, and that they foster a sense of pride and self-       respect.
We will preserve our heritage and make certain that there is harmony between
       economic development and environmental quality.
We will treasure our children, our families, and our role models.
We will fight for democracy, justice, and independence.
We will honor our spirituality, honesty, thrift, and practicality.
We will work together and value education, volunteerism, and a strong work ethic

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