Contemporary projects encounter all types of hurdles, including funding. To overcome financial obstacles a clear understanding of all available economic development and infrastructure funding programs is necessary.

A prime example of a project that utilized a diverse funding packet is the Saltville and Allison Gap wastewater improvements. Smyth County, the Town of Saltville, the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission, and Anderson & Associates worked together extensively and were able to secure multiple funding sources to contribute to the $8.19 million price tag. These agencies coordinated with Congressman Rick Boucher’s office and secured funding from five agencies: the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development grants and loans, a Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development grant, a Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project (SE-R/CAP) grant, a Virginia Department of Environmental Quality grant, and a Virginia Tobacco Commission grant. This diverse funding packet enabled the localities to extend service to 255 residential connections without burdening citizens with high rate increases.

Answering phones, running errands, providing office support; this is a typical day at the office for Jimeetre Miller, Administrative Assistant. Jimeetre has excelled in this position at Anderson & Associates’ Greensboro office for five years, helping the entire Greensboro staff and assuming marketing responsibilities. She knew immediately following the interview that the position would be perfect for her, and after several years remains positive about her job with A&A. She said, "I’m here because of the people, the flexibility that is offered, and the benefits."

Jimeetre has always been eager to learn new skills that will advance her in her career. "I’m always trying to grow in my career and master more skills," she said. While further developing her computer knowledge and successfully multi-tasking, she found that a huge part of her job is responding to people. She said, "In a job like this you interact with all types of people. You have to learn how to treat different individuals and adapt to their needs."

She is an active member of her church, the United House of Prayer for all People. She works regularly with the children’s choir and directs songs. Her church group travels up and down the east coast attending conventions throughout the year. She has traveled with the church to New York, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.