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EVA Mission Statement
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| 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:
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- 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:
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- One-to-one private communication
- Private small group discussions
- Public discussions
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- 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
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| EVA SERVICES: EVA will
offer a variety of information services to our community. These services
include:
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- 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
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