The JMU SBDC was established in 1989. Its service region consists of 15 counties and cities in the Shenandoah Valley and includes Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, Lexington, Buena Vista, Covington, Clifton Forge, Staunton, Rockingham County, Augusta County, Page County, Highland County, Bath County, and Alleghany County. The Center for Research in Accounting Education publishes books, monographs, and other publications on accounting education. This organization founded the Journal of Accounting Education. Interns are placed in public and private settings.
Data is available on specific regional and local demographic, industrial and employment trends.
A special focus of attention is economic activity in the Shenandoah Valley, including the city of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. ICPM offers standardized tests on the theory and practice of management to managers globally who meet eligibility requirements of education and experience. It monitors the certified individuals to ensure their continued study of management theory and practice. ICPM also sponsors faculty research on management topics.