Working with others, working toward our future
Smithson Mills' participation in the community through service on boards and committees has increased his awareness and understanding of economic needs in western North Carolina as well as the global community. Mills has served with the following associations, boards, and commissions:
- Board Member, Grove Arcade Public Market, 2006-2007
- Board Treasurer, WNC World Affairs Council, 2006-2007
- Grant Committee, Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Fund, 2002-2007
- Co-founder and Board Member, North Carolina Natural Products Association, 2002-2006
- Member, North Carolina-Moldova Parnership, 1998-2005
- Member, North Carolina Economic Developers Association, 2001-2004
- Grant Committee, NCDA & CS Pasteurizer Loan Program, 2003-2004
- Grant Committee, Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, 2002-2003
- Grant Committee, NCDA&CS Mountain Micro-grants Program, 2001-2002
- Chapter Board Member, North Carolina World Trade Association, 1999-2001