MISSION STATEMENT: Technology Village supports the growth of emerging technology-based businesses within an entrepreneurial environment that encourages collaboration, fosters job creation and provides connections to local & regional resources. With multiple support services and a professional office environment, the Technology Village Business Accelerator program offers emerging technology businesses the support and assistance necessary to nurture and accelerate business development. Technology Village provides clients with an affordable and customized lease, furnished offices, development assistance, guidance from experienced business professionals, shared conference rooms and office equipment, networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs and community organizations, education programs, and access to local lenders interested in working with start-up businesses. Not only do clients of the Technology Village Program benefit, but the community of Prior Lake benefits through greater economic development activity, new employment opportunities, enhanced community image, increased entrepreneurialism and additional tax revenues that support services.