Appalachian Investors Alliance

The Appalachian Investors Alliance (AIA) is a non-profit educational foundation based in Knoxville, TN, dedicated to revitalizing the economy of the Appalachian region. Through their work, they facilitate community-based economic and workforce development by providing technical services to angel investors and entrepreneurs, organizing capital, and offering entrepreneurial training. Supported by the Appalachian Regional Commission's POWER Grant program, the AIA has successfully launched angel impact funds in multiple Appalachian states, resulting in significant private investments and job creation.

With a focus on Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and artificial intelligence ventures, the AIA aims to educate and assess entrepreneurs to ensure they are investment-ready. By forming new angel funds and providing strategic counsel to impact-minded investors, the AIA acts as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth in the region. Their efforts have demonstrated the potential for a new regional technology economy and have shifted resources from Wall Street to Main Street, creating a positive impact on communities, investors, and entrepreneurs in Appalachia.

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