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Business Assistance Centers

One-stop centers that provide information about business registration and incorporation; one-on-one business counseling; customized training; information about enterprise and empowerment zones for tax credits; access to government contracts; access to credit and financing resources; minority business development assistance; small business loan information; loan form preparation assistance; technical assistance on market research, marketing plans and business plans; and other support services for business owners and employers.

• Service code: TB-0900.0600
• 1 provider

Business Assistance Services

Programs that provide information, technical assistance, training, contract acquisition assistance and other types of services that support the start-up, competitiveness and growth of local businesses.

• Service code: TB-0900.0650
• 1 provider

Business Retention and Expansion

Programs that encourage capital investment and employment in communities and increase overall economic vitality by focusing on the retention and growth of existing businesses. Business retention and expansion programs monitor the health and expectations of existing businesses, take steps to understand the problems that adversely impact their growth and provide the support that is required to enable these businesses to expand and prosper. Specific strategies may include low-interest loans for land purchase, building refurbishment or new equipment acquisition; bond programs to help lower the cost of borrowing for businesses; use of zoning to encourage desirable business expansion and retention; workforce development programs; tax credits; one-stop permitting centers which allow businesses to begin or expand operations quickly; and a wide variety of other incentives relating to finances, taxes, real estate, workforce issues, regulations and technology.

• Service code: TB-0900.1200
• 1 provider