VBIA 2010 Annual Conference

Stonewall Jackson Hotel & Conference Center, Staunton, Virginia
October 25-26, 2010

Building Entrepreneurial Communities

The theme of the 2010 VBIA Annual Conference is “Building Entrepreneurial Communities”.  VBIA will raise the level of discussion beyond “how can we help entrepreneurs” and discuss the much broader and more inspiring question – “how can we build entrepreneurial communities?”  Join us as we investigate this economic development strategy and learn how your community can benefit. 

Small entrepreneurial companies have been important drivers for growth in our country.  They have been change agents in the economy and the society, forcing the country to new productivity levels and radically transforming whole industries.  According to the Small Business Administration an estimated 44 percent of all new jobs in the US are created by startup companies that often begin with only a few employees and grow into large successful firms. 

Member Savings

If you are not a member, consider joining now and assist VBIA in furthering the art of business incubation in Virginia.  By becoming a member, you will receive member savings on admission to the 2010 Annual Conference.

	Members	Non-Members
Early Bird (by 10/1)	$145	$175
Late (after 10/1)	$175	$210

Hotel Registration

Reserve your room at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel by September 24, 2010 to receive the special rate of $70 for single or double occupancy. You must mention you are attending the VBIA Conference to receive the discount.  Rooms are limited - call toll free at 1-866-880-0024.