Economic Development

Western Carolina University Institute for Economy and Future (www.ief.wcu.edu): Mr Dunn is a Fellow for IEF. In this role, he develops and leads initiatives for sponsored regional and community-based economic development, develops industry sponsorship of IEF programs, and conrtibutes to the Business School for MBA curriculim development.

Mountain BizWorks (www.mountaonbizwork.org): Mr. Dunn coaches business developers for this micro-enterprise develpment organization and assists in evaluation of requests for financial assistance.

AB Tech Small Business Center (www.aabtech,edu/sbc/): Mr. Dunn is part of a cadre of professional services advisors available to resident incubator companies where he focuses on improving business operations..

Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce (www.ashevillechamber.org): Mr. Dunn teaches "Strategies for Growth' to Chamber members and other business people.

Advantage West North Carolina (www.awnc.org); Mr. Dunn is an advisory resource to this regional economic development organization and teaches "Doing More With What You Have" to forums of AWNC's Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council.