How do we impress upon our students the value of ethical writing?--of community involvement?--of civic activism? We must do more than prepare them for their roles as community members and future employees; we must show them in what way they are prepared, as well as how and why to maintain community connections. This paper details the creation of a pilot course and its revision into a repeatedly offered 200-level English class intended to close the gap between students and the wider business and civic community. (Contains 1 note.)