The Community & Economic Development Outreach Program of Appalachian State University
The Appalachian Regional Development Institute (ARDI) is an applied research and public service program of Appalachian State University. Through ARDI, the University makes its resources, faculty and professional staff available to address economic, business, government, and social issues and problems related to regional development.
ARDI focuses University resources on issues of regional development with emphasis on the development opportunities and problems of western North Carolina. Within all its areas of emphasis, ARDI also provides a broad range of training and continuing education programs, including workshops, courses, seminars, and conferences. Although its primary geographic area of operation is western North Carolina, ARDI also tackles national and global issues relevant to regional development.
For assistance with identifying University resources related to business problems or community and economic development issues go to Outreach and Economic Development.