BAIA is an independent, nonprofit, member-based network of business professionals. BAIA mission is to create tangible business value by establishing a professional forum through which information, knowledge and opportunities can be exchanged between the business community operating in the Bay Area and Italian business interests. BAIA aggregates representatives from a variety of different industry sectors.

The BAIA approach to business networking is based on an Open Source Governance model.
BAIA is open to all individuals, companies and other associations who have an interest in aggregating and promoting business networking and opportunities between Italy and the US. The value of BAIA lies in its participants and affiliates and in the enhanced networking opportunities associated with creating interlocking relationships in a concentric network with broad power and deep reach. BAIA operates through the means of a nonprofit corporation and aims to enjoy the support of anyone who shares the BAIA vision of an open exchange network.

BAIA helps its members uncover and develop business opportunities. BAIA Members can tap into a broad network of contacts and resources. They have access to an online database of individuals and corporations, an on-line business forum, a program of industry specific seminars, and regular business networking events.