VBIA MISSION

The Virginia Business Incubation Association (VBIA) promotes, encourages, and supports the successful establishment and operation of small business incubation programs to stimulate economic development activity in Virginia through the creation of new jobs, new investment and new business formation.

2012 VBIA Roundtables

The purpose of the 2012 roundtable discussions will be to share the knowledge gained at the 2011 VBIA conference on "Economic Gardening: An Entrepreneurial Approach to Economic Development." Participants will engage in a discussion about the tools and techniques used in economic gardening to grow second stage companies. In addition, VBIA will ask everyone to discuss the tools and techniques they believe are readily available to them to identify and assist second stage growth companies. Attendees will be provided with takeaway materials they can use to assist their locality and region. Sign Up Today

SAVE THE DATE – VBIA 2012 Conference

Growing Your Own – Nurturing Entrepreneurial Skills & Small Business Potential

Repeated studies have shown that the majority of a region's economic growth comes from within and from new or expanding businesses. While business relocations are satisfying, they are not the driving force for success. Learn how to identify and develop the foundations for entrepreneurial success at the 2012 VBIA conference to be held at the Double Tree Hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia, on October 22-23, 2012. Come and explore leading ideas to increase entrepreneurial and small business vitality in your community. Attendees will be exposed to innovative concepts and best practices from leading practitioners who will provide you with a framework on how to encourage economic growth from within.