Innovation & Entrepreneurship Encouraging innovation at every stage is key to any thriving business community — from supporting high-tech start-ups to new ideas for our existing businesses. MBA works with start-up companies and small businesses to build a diverse pipeline of new ideas and businesses. Attract, Retain & Expand The MBA is dedicated to building a diversified business community that supports retention and expansion of existing businesses and supports the attraction and creation of new businesses and business sectors. Attract & Develop Talent Talk to anyone in the local business community and you’ll find one common struggle: workforce. Finding high-quality, qualified workers is a challenge, and we want to help. Advocate for Business Being the voice for Midland’s businesses means the MBA advocates for business issues at every level. The MBA will advance pro-business platforms at the local and state level.