Our Vision
People are thriving in vibrant, rural West Virginia communities by means
of culturally and ecologically sound small-scale enterprise.
Our Mission
Center for Economic Options (CEO) is a catalyst for West Virginia entrepreneurs to develop socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable enterprises that foster individual and community wealth.
CEO is an independent non profit organization that has a long history of developing innovative and replicable model programs. CEO supports people's initiatives to create sustainable* jobs for themselves and others and contribute to their local economies, the environment, and community wealth through business ownership. To do this, CEO targets failed market systems and helps create the missing pieces that help fill gaps and enable the natural flow and vitality of responsible, locally owned enterprise.
*Sustainable - meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Our Goals
Develop systems that encourage
people to engage in environmentally
sustainable business.
Advocate and facilitate policies and
practices that support community
sustainable development.
Identify, preserve, and build
financial, social and natural capital
in rural communities.
Our Strategies
Engage in special initiatives which facilitate sustainable business development.
Remain an independent voice in
discussions involving rural
enterprise and community
development, and environmentally
sustainable business opportunities.
Offer innovative and valuable program activities to address the mission, vision, and opportunities.
Educate the public about the importance of sustainable enterprise and local economies.
Incorporate triple-bottom line
(equity, environment, and economic)
results into communication and
plans.
Use collaboration and relationships
to help reach objectives.
Maintain a small, committed, core
staff to keep the organization agile.
Be a leader in the field through
creativity, knowledge, and
positioning.
Develop a diverse
funding base including earned
income, appropriate corporate support, individual donors, and
grants.
We want to hear from you.
If you have questions, comments or suggestions
about us or our web site, please let us know.
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