vbw and its members work together to compile the positions that are then purposefully and effectively advocated by the association. These positions are designed to strengthen the viability of Bavaria's companies and to enhance their sense of responsibility towards society.

To attain these goals, vbw elicits and pools the skills and experience of Bavaria's companies. The association views itself as being a proactive stakeholder in its pluralistic society. In order to facilitate the business community's participation in the formulation of policies forming the parameters of public sector operation, vbw compiles briefs serving as the basis for economic, social, legal and educational policy-making.

vbw also provides briefings and consulting services to its members. The association also stages get-togethers serving as the venues for intensive exchanges of experiences and opinions. vbw disseminates facts on, demands of and stances of Bavaria's business community to politicians, to members of society, to the media and to the general public.