In other words, business development and job creation, retention, and expansion happen in a physical place-the community. Business requires direct assistance from the state and local government to remove barriers to economic vitality. The community and the State share the role of enhancing the business climate and nurturing business survival and growth.
Communities have their own needs in organizing to provide business assistance.
The state and federal governments can support communities in their efforts by coordinating and leveraging resources to help communities plan and implement economic development services. Expand and coordinate information dissemination efforts. Link training and education programs to employer needs. Continue to support cooperative alliances advancing new technology. Advocate continued state and federal funding for critical technologies.