Vision:

The MSIA, a partnership of member incubators and affiliates, is a recognized and effective advocate of business incubation and entrepreneurship resulting in regional economic growth within the five-state Appalachian region of North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

Goals:

• To provide professional staff development and networking opportunities
• To share best practices, knowledge and access to resources such as documents and metrics
• To promote Tenant business development training/programs
• To establish opportunities for cross-member access to facilities and programs
• To influence policy development supporting regional entrepreneurship
• To educate the public about the benefits of business incubation and entrepreneurship

Mission:

Mountain South Incubator Alliance promotes regional economic growth through collaborative initiatives, policy advocacy, and public education.