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(25 August, 1999) The Association of Crafts & Creative Industries (ACCI) proudly announces its recently adopted mission statement:

"To provide innovative opportunities for the exchange of ideas, goods and services to grow the crafts and creative industries. "At the recent Board of Directors meeting for the Association of Crafts & Creative Industries (ACCI), the association's new Strategic Plan was reviewed and approved. The most significant portion of the plan was the Mission Statement with which ACCI will carry on their proposed goals for the next 18 months. The mission statement is a concise and inspiring description of the fundamental purpose for which ACCI exists as it pursues its new vision (goals). ACCI Executive Director, Marrijane Jones, commented, "This plan is focused and progressive. By following and achieving the goals set in this strategic plan, ACCI will progress as the leader in creativity. "ACCI's Board, committees, and staff have already begun work on the strategic plans' goals. These goals include creating excitement for the ACCI show, developing strategic alliances, and promoting industry awareness. ACCI is a 6,000 member international trade organization serving the creative industries.