Outreach and Economic Development
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.
For assistance with identifying University resources related to business problems or community and economic development, please contact someone below.
Mr. Michael Almond
Director of ARDI
Appalachian Enterprise Center
130 Poplar Grove Connector
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-6161
Email Michael
Ms. Chilton Rogers
Assistant Director of ARDI
Appalachian Enterprise Center
130 Poplar Grove Connector
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608-2131
(828) 262-6662
Email Chilton
Mr. Kinney Baughman
Director of Information Technology Instruction and Research
Appalachian Enterprise Center
130 Poplar Grove Connector
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-6523
Email Kinney
Ms. Sharon Yates
Administrative Assistant
Appalachian Enterprise Center
130 Poplar Grove Connector
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608-2131
(828) 262-2907
Email Sharon