BRE Goals & Objectives

There are two key goals for a business retention and expansion program:
  1. Removing local obstacles that prevent existing firms from remaining in operation in the community.
  2. Helping businesses become more competitive.

The Business Retention and Expansion of local business serves  several economic development objectives which include:

  • Maintaining and increasing employment opportunities.
  • Stabilizing and maintaining a vibrant economy.
  • Identifying problems that need attention and/or correction.
  • Identifying new business linkages and attraction opportunities.