Mission
The Wise Business Association was established in 1980 for the purpose of improving the quality of life in the Wise community through:
- Economic Development
- Cultural Advancement
- Creating a Sense of “Community”
- Revitalizing the Town of Wise
- Educational Advancement
- Health and Human Services
Our mission and responsibility to our membership is to add value to members by providing opportunities for:
- Personal & Professional Development
- Networking among Other Business Members
- Community Support of Local Business
- Service to the Community
- Marketing & Promotion of Local Businesses
Activities
The Wise Business Association is active in the community, we host the annual Wise County Famous Fall Fling, and we host a Thank You luncheon for Town of Wise employees. We provide recognition to teachers during National Education Week and we award two $100.00 bonds to J.J. Kelly High School Business and Distribution Education students.
Officers
(left to right) President Thomas Galyean, Vice President Opie Craft, Secretary Lisa Yates, At-Large Member Kasi Hubbard, Treasurer Bonnie Aker, At-Large Member Ray Lawson
Meetings
When: We meet every third Tuesday of each month at 6:00PM.
Where: A local area restaurant—Wise, VA.
Join WBA
The Wise Business Association exists to provide Wise area businesses with several opportunities for development. The Wise Business Association also hosts and sponsors community outreach events.
A collection of reasons to join the Wise Business Association:
- Communication & Networking with Other Wise Businesses
- Organizational Member Benefits (Members Only Benefits)
- Collective Voice for Businesses
- Group Advertising
- Community Involvement – A Physical Presence in Our Community
- Business Listing in the WBA Website
Membership in the Wise Business Association costs $50 per year for new members, and $100 per year for returning members.
To join the WBA, please contact us.
