NBIA advances the business creation process to increase entrepreneurial success and individual opportunity, strengthening communities worldwide. To accomplish this mission, NBIA serves as a clearinghouse of information on incubator management and development issues. The association engages in many activities that support members’ professional development, including -Organizing conferences and specialized trainings -Conducting research and compiling statistics on the incubation industry -Producing publications that describe practical approaches to business incubation -Consulting with governments and corporations on incubator development