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National Business Incubation Association
The National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) is an international organization advancing business incubation and entrepreneurship.
Mission
According to the organization's website, its mission is to provide training and a clearinghouse for information on incubator management and development issues and on tools for assisting start-up and fledgling firms.
Activities
Throughout the year, NBIA offers development activities and specialized training to help business assistance professionals create and administer effective incubation programs. NBIA also conducts research, compiles statistics and produces publications that provide hands-on approaches to developing and managing effective programs. In addition, the association tracks relevant legislative initiatives and maintains a speakers' bureau and referral service. It creates partnerships with leading private-sector and public-sector entities to further the interests of the industry and its members.
Membership
$375 Incubation Professional (up to 3 members included)
$250 Associate (1 member included)
$525 Consultant/Vendor (up to 2 members included)
$1,050 Corporate (up to 3 members included)
Contact:
NBIA
20 E. Circle Drive, #37198
Athens, OH 45701-3571 USA
Telephone: (740) 593 4331
Fax: (740) 593-1996
Se also
SmallBusiness.com Directory: Associations
