Mission
Capital Area Development Corporation of West Virginia dba Charleston Area Alliance serves as a catalyst for change for Charleston, Kanawha County, and the surrounding area, leading with innovative and collaborative approaches to shape a prosperous economy that fosters growth and attracts people and investment. We are a community and economic development organization that connects businesses, entrepreneurs and young talent with the resources needed to succeed. Our strategic plan will stimulate job creation, attract new industries, bolster the region's economic resilience, and support energetic and effective local efforts to renew our capital city as strong and vibrant.