I have been thinking lately that the Chamber of Commerce in most cities should be evolving into what you are describing. They could provide co-working space, e

I have been thinking lately that the Chamber of Commerce in most cities should be evolving into what you are describing. They could provide co-working space, events, support, advisors, etc - they could be these mini-incubators and bring new businesses into their respective areas. In my dreams I see many small "silicon valleys" (or better put, centers for innovation and incubation) all over the US. I know the ones around where I live certainly don't do this enough, although they do try to help connect businesses in the community, and they do have some free presentations that are nice.