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Is BR&E right for your community? - Business Retention& Expansion Strategies -Unive... Page 1 of 4 <br /> Zit U of M Home I U of M Directories I Search U of M <br /> • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA eft ri.Ol c..fit`/f`tltt. <br /> EXTENSI0N ' <br /> F7,7 <br /> 4,,,in on g Search <br /> Home > Community> Business Retention&Expansion > Is BR&E right for your community? <br /> -7.-47-7.-- Business Retention a Expansion Related <br /> Strategies <br /> Success Stories <br /> e ' Is BREtE right for your community? Case Studies about <br /> r f'+dtc 1?" ,.a a� BR&E projects <br /> "":.1'(i ' °'4 s Program Objectives I Types of BR&E Strategies Programs <br /> Main Community Players I How we help I Benefits of the Research on BR&E <br /> ',0 ar*Ir°'' 44Program Program Costs and Financing Visitation Programs <br /> Agriculture The BR&E Strategies program has been used by over 60 <br /> Community Minnesota communities, including neighborhoods,cities, Related Websites <br /> Environment counties,and groups of counties. Programs have focused on Business Retention& <br /> Familymanufacturing; combinations of manufacturing, retail,and <br /> services; tourism; livestock; farming; and technology. Expansion International <br /> Garden IEDC(International <br /> Living Although there is considerable flexibility in the type of BR&E Economic Development <br /> Youth program a community may select to do, a high level of local Council) <br /> interest and involvement is necessary to ensure the program's <br /> v.�'+ success in a community. Tourism and Business <br /> `-' +ri , Retention and <br /> Find convenient educational An educator will meet with you to talk about the BR&E Expansion <br /> . offerings and e-learning Strategies Program. <br /> 2007 Atlas Now Online <br /> i si Program Objectives <br /> Make back-to-school shopping In the News <br /> a teachable moment The BR&E Strategies Program focuses on both short-term and <br /> Business retentionlan <br /> a_k long-term objectives. p <br /> Receive carbon credits for land underway in Big Lake <br /> practices that store carbon Short-Term Objectives: <br /> Attend"Living on the Land...An Demonstrate community support for local businesses Related Resources <br /> Expo for Rural Property Solve immediate short-term problems <br /> Owners" Find materials on these <br /> Link to Media Library <br /> Long-Term Objectives: topics. <br /> Citizenship <br /> Increase the competitiveness of local businesses <br /> More. .. Economic&Community <br /> Establish and implement a community strategic plan for <br /> Development <br /> l, _,. `t, ; tp. 7r".a economic development <br /> Governments. State& <br /> Shop Extension for The BR&E Strategies Program makes local businesses more Local <br /> '` educational materials. competitive by evaluating and addressing some of their key Leadership <br /> needs and concerns. By addressing common business <br /> ll <br /> concerns,the community insures a healthier future for itself. Public Policy <br /> Colorful photos for Tourism <br /> your Computer desktop Businesses that stay competitive are more likely to remain in <br /> the community and possibly expand. The program also <br /> establishes an economic development plan for the community <br /> and a broad-based community coalition to sustain long term Related Programs <br /> economic development efforts. Access E.Info <br /> At Your Service <br /> Types of BR£tE Strategies Programs Public Finance <br /> Minnesota BR&E Strategies Programs currently cover the Retail Analysis and <br /> IIIfollowing industries: Development <br /> —"41111111.1101 <br /> � U Connect <br /> Manufacturing <br /> U-Facilitate <br /> Tourism <br /> U-Lead <br /> Dairy �. <br /> http://www.extension.umn.edu/BusinessRetention/isitright.html 8/12/2008 <br />