As an integral part of the community, Gardner-Webb University builds effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external constituents to advance the mutual educational, social, and economic needs of the University and the community. Gardner-Webb University provides economic and cultural programs designed to enrich the quality of life for local citizens.

Gardner-Webb engages the community by extending community service, providing tuition credits for companies that create new jobs, hosting a Small Business & Technology Development Center, sponsoring events for the community, offering degree completion and graduate classes and presenting continuing professional education opportunities.