Invest Today for a Stronger Tomorrow
“Our family business is blessed to have such deep roots in a region where thoughtful infrastructure investment is being made while maintaining a keen eye on livability and workability for our employees and surrounding communities.”
Become an Investor
To drive operational sustainability, Thrive maintains a diverse funding portfolio of private, public, and philanthropic contributions which fund:
Active collaboration
on the issues facing the region now and in the future.
Innovative programs and research
that empower local decision-makers to make smart development choices
Advocacy for best practices
that offer long-term solutions for our region’s growth.
Communications and outreach
that amplify transformational local and regional change.
Long-term, balanced approaches to growth
that ensure the prosperity of the region’s people and the preservation of its cherished natural treasures.
Darren Bakkestuen
April Cameron
Mike Costa
Noel Durant
Carey Garland
Mike Griffin
Terry Hart
Amy Jackson
Beth Jones
Mark McKnight
Dan Merriman
Jason Mock
Rick Roden
Mike Shirey
Robert Sivick
Harriette Stokes
Debra Stone
John Squires
Dr. Edna Varner
Connie Vaughan
Greg Vital
Invest in Thrive
We welcome individual investments in any amount. Use our donor processing form to make a one-time or recurring contribution. If your gift is above $500, we recommend contributing by check or ACH to maximize your investment and avoid processing fees.
See Our Current Initiatives
Thrive Regional Resource Hub
Appalachian Digital Accelerator
