RFP-05-0331-7 - BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION

Summary of Specifications:
§ Establishing and organize a Business Retention and Expansion Program. § Create and implement effective models for business and job retention and expansion. § Foster and strengthen business and government alliances. § Conduct industry retention and expansion visits to provide resource information, referrals and technical assistance. 

§ Foster regional cooperation & coordination between governmental units to enhance the quality of life of citizens. § Assist in identifying/addressing local development assets. § Develop communication tools & economic impact data for business community, government programs. § Research, develop and implement a program to stop the loss of jobs in the community by strengthening the existing business and industry base and diversifying the economy of the region. § Provide a supportive environment for retention and expansion of existing job base. § Develop an information database on community assets vital to the retention of area business and industry.