Mission Statement:

The mission of EVA is to use electronic technologies to improve the quality of life within its Abingdon and Washington County service area. To this end, EVA will develop, maintain and operate electronic communications systems that:

• Help people to understand and harness the power of electronic communication and information technology, as well as:
• Assist in economic development in Abingdon, Washington County and Southwest Virginia.
• Provide technological and research assistance to the business community.
• Increase the vitality of civic and cultural discourse.
• Promote a national image of the region as a desirable place to live and work.
• Revitalize interest in citizen participation in the community, and create new avenues for such participation through technology
• Facilitate electronic communication among individuals and organizations, including:
  • One-to-one private communication
  • Private small group discussions
  • Public discussions
• Provide individuals, organizations and businesses with opportunities to publish information and conduct commerce electronically. Provide free or low-cost access to the electronic community for individuals who otherwise could not afford to participate.
• Enhance the variety of educational opportunities

EVA SERVICES: EVA will offer a variety of information services to our community. These services include:

• Access to databases on a global scale.
• Ability to download information from other sources.
• Access to Internet for EVA users via private vendors.
• Access by Internet users to EVA.
• Facilitate training in electronic communications.
• Electronic mail and forums.
• Information research and development.
• On-line educational opportunities.
• Information about: Government Business, commerce and industry Educational and cultural events and programs
• Community, church and civic information